In The Glass: Raúl Pérez – Ultreia Saint Jacques 2017

by Miquel Hudin | 25-09-2020

For those coming around to DO Bierzo and the charm of the variety, Mencía, Raúl Pérez has long been hailed as one of the star winemakers of the region and its primary grape. Bierzo is... more »

In The Glass: Veronica Ortega – Cobrana 2016

by Miquel Hudin | 10-05-2019

For some time, Mencía, a grape native to the Bierzo region, was the “Pinot Noir of the moment” for Spain. The comparison seems to always be made with any grape, Spanish or not, that’s red,... more »

The 4€ Bierzo Mencía experience

by Miquel Hudin | 12-10-2017

I have something of a Modern Art-like fascination with the grocery store chain, Lidl. The implementation of their stores varies wildly from one country to another and in some stores, such as those in the... more »

Descendientes de J. Palacios – Pétalos 2015

by Miquel Hudin | 21-08-2017

Living where I do, I know the wines of Álvaro Palacios very well as his winery is one of the most dominant in the region. Something like 15% of all the grapes grown in DOQ... more »

The dangers of making wine

by Editorial | 30-09-2014 ~ 1 Comment

Despite Russell Crowe wandering around vineyards and the work of making wine being seen through rose tinted glasses, it's actually damned tough and at times, very dangerous. The earthquake in Napa Valley shook things up... more »