Famille Quiot, Southern France

by Miquel Hudin | 25-06-2026

Accompanying this article is a small portfolio tasting of the wines from Famille Quiot, a family that lays claim to a winemaking history since the mid-18th century. I say ‘small’ as the parent company seems... more »

Hispano Suizas, València, Spain

by Miquel Hudin | 23-06-2026

Here’s a refreshed look at Hispano Suizas that picks up on the new vintages since the previous tasting. Overall the wines are showing quite well, even varieties such as Pinot Noir and Sauvingon Blanc which... more »

Viña Salceda Entresierras, Rioja

by Miquel Hudin | 19-06-2026

While I’ve previously reviewed the wines of Viña Salceda here, when it comes to their white offer, to date it’s only been the more general ‘Blanco’. This bottle of Entresierras shifts things up a great... more »

Alba en Ribera, Ribera del Duero

by Miquel Hudin | 11-06-2026

These are part of a new project called, Alba en Ribera in DO Ribera del Duero. Both of the wines present a lighter take on the more typical heavier-bodied wines found in the region which... more »

Familia Torres Pirene, Costers del Segre

by Miquel Hudin | 11-05-2026

This is an interesting wine of note from Torres as it’s from the larger Costers del Segre Tasting Report but was tasted after the fact. It’s noteworthy as, unless one is very deep into the... more »

Les Freses, Alicante, Spain

by Miquel Hudin | 05-05-2026

Let’s have a new look at this project in Alicante called, Les Freses that’s in a small area call, Jesús Pobre. I reviewed a selection of these wines last year, which were dominated by the... more »

Bodega Severino Sanz, Ribera del Duero

by Miquel Hudin | 22-04-2026

While I’ve previously tasted the wines of Severino Sanz, it was ages ago and this new tasting formed a rediscovery of their wines for me and a greater appreciation for their work. For those who... more »

Penine Istenič, Štajerska, Slovenija

by Miquel Hudin | 30-03-2026

These wines of Penine Istenič were tasted during the recent Vinart fair in Zagreb, Croatia during the first week of March, 2026. While there were a good number of sparkling producers present from Croatia, they... more »

Macchie Santa Maria, Campania, Italy

by Miquel Hudin | 18-02-2026

While there were several notable producers in the recent Campania & Taurasi Report, I wanted to single out Macchie Santa Maria. It’s a relatively newish winery being founded in 2010 by Oreste De Santis, but... more »

Vins Petxina, Catalunya

by Miquel Hudin | 23-01-2026

This is a longer list that comprises the bulk of the portfolio produced by Vins Petxina, who I initially got to know via owner Oleguer Brunet as they’re part of the Vi Novell group. That... more »