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 »

Kopke, Porto, Portgual

by Miquel Hudin | 19-01-2026

This is a ‘recent’ selection from the esteemed producer of Port wines, Kopke. Interestingly, in my last large tasting for the region, the Kopke wines weren’t represented. I suppose to some extent they can do... more »

Dominio de Elbio, Ribera del Duero, Spain

by Miquel Hudin | 21-12-2025

This is a newer project in the Ribera del Duero region called, Dominio del Elbio and is owned from the group of Perelada-Chivite who have 13 wineries and/or brands across Spain. I say ‘newer’ as... more »

U Més U, Penedès, Catalunya

by Miquel Hudin | 20-12-2025

This is a fun release from this winery celebrating their 25th anniversary. Produced under the auspices of DO Cava, it’s 100% Pinot Noir. They’re not the only producer in the region to use this variety... more »

Viña Salceda, Rioja, Spain

by Miquel Hudin | 18-11-2025

Here are two of the top cuvées from the Viña Salceda winery which is owned by Perelada-Chivite. It’s been an interesting evolution to watch as they started with the basic wines, namely a Blanca and... more »