An introduction to Israeli wine

by Miquel Hudin | 30-03-2014 ~ 5 Comments

It's no secret that wine is made in Israeli. In fact, it's been going on for thousands of years, but if you were to ask most wine writers about it, they would likely scoff at... more »

In search of that almighty wine app

by Miquel Hudin | 05-03-2014

We are some ungodly amount of years in to the App Epoch of Civilization and as of yet, I've not been able to find the almighty "wine app" that doesn't bug the crap out of... more »

There is no shortage

by Miquel Hudin | 21-12-2013

Anyone who follows the world of wine in the slightest most likely heard about the supposed "global wine shortage" that was soon to befall us. If you haven't read the article (or the subsequent rehashes... more »

Extractions

by Editorial | 07-07-2013

A collection of nifty wine and travel bits from around the interwebs. Celler de Can Roca The new wine list of the world's best restaurant makes us happy not only because we see that they... more »

Extractions

by Editorial | 28-05-2013

A collection of nifty wine and travel bits from around the interwebs. BBC News "Global flight paths" shows where the planes are heading. Obviously not a coincidence how the busiest area also has the best... more »

Malbec in opposite poles of the world: Bordeaux and New Zealand

by Editorial | 14-03-2013 ~ 2 Comments

This was originally posted on El Solà d'Ares, a blog by Catalan wine and olive oil craftsman, Antoni Sánchez-Ortiz who is working in New Zealand right now. He's also the enolog behind the fantastic Melis... more »

Napa Valley after journalism

by Miquel Hudin | 13-03-2013 ~ 2 Comments

An article came out in Spain's El País newspaper on Sunday which is now available to read online. The title is "Napa después de ‘Entre copas’" which in English is "Napa after Sideways" given that... more »

Muscadet! Hemming decries as the hipsters re-tumblrate

by Miquel Hudin | 04-03-2013

In a recent article, Richard Hemming on Jancis Robinson's site stated, "Every cheap Pinot Grigio or branded Sauvignon Blanc we default to is a vote against Muscadet". His point wasn't so much that Muscadet is... more »

A wine educator that’s certifiable?

by Miquel Hudin | 16-10-2012

Certification programs whether they be Sommelier, Master Taster, Supreme Wine... I don't know... Drinker, seem to be popping up faster than CO2 during initial fermentation these days. In the US, random certifications are like opinions... more »

A Game of Wine?

by Miquel Hudin | 09-08-2012

Like any good lover of all things sword fighting, I've finally all caught up on Game of Thrones. I bring this up because there doesn't seem to be episode where the characters aren't drinking. Much... more »