Spanish Wines

Remírez de Ganuza, Rioja, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 31-03-2023
While established in 1989, this is a rather classic producer located in the Álava of Rioja. By “classic” I mean that it’s the Rioja we’ve all come to know and love. This is embodied perfectly... more »

Can Calopa, Barcelona, Catalunya
by Miquel Hudin | 24-03-2023
A very unique project as the vineyard and winery sit on the old farming estate of Can Calopa that’s just within the boundaries of the city of Barcelona. It’s been under the management of the... more »

U Més U, Penedès, Catalunya
by Miquel Hudin | 23-02-2023
A pair of Penedès Cavas from the overall line of U Més U that are quite representative for the region both in terms of price as well as profile. Note that they also produce quite... more »

Charles Collin, Champagne, France
by Miquel Hudin | 15-02-2023
Having a look at some of the current releases from Charles Collin, a Champagne house that has some 140 growers providing grapes from 330ha and a strong focus on Pinot Noir which makes up 92%... more »

Heretat Laverna, Penedès, Catalunya
by Miquel Hudin | 08-02-2023
Heretat Laverna is working in the Penedès region and producing all their wines organically as is inline with the region as a whole. These wines are from local/traditional varieties with the exception of the Merlot... more »

From the Tasting Bench
by Miquel Hudin |
The fact that things in life can’t always be placed into a specific box applies as much to wine as anything else. I mention this as today sees the addition of a new section on... more »

Bodegas Alcardet, Castilla La Mancha, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 27-12-2022
Alcardet is working with the exceedingly-vast DO La Mancha to carve out a unique space for themselves. The sparkling wines were unexpected, made with Airén, which was Spain’s most-planted variety until Tempranillo took over a... more »

Cline, Jacuzzi, Gust, North Coast, California
by Miquel Hudin | 15-01-2022
A selection of wines from the various lines of the Cline family that were tasted on premises when working on the Petaluma Gap Report. Each has a direct target market, but overall it was the... more »

Keller Estate, Sonoma County, California
by Miquel Hudin | 10-01-2022
A selection of wines from the various lines of the Keller Estate that were tasted on premises when working on the Petaluma Gap Report. There were additional Pinot Noir-based wines tasted but these will all... more »