Articles
Meet DO Terra Alta and the 2015 harvest
by Miquel Hudin | 13-01-2016
So, where to start with DO Terra Alta? It's probably best to say that they're the most southern of Catalonia's denominations of origin. They're also one of the highest in terms of altitude with elevations... more »
Catalan wines in 2016
by Miquel Hudin | 04-01-2016
With the start of January comes that typical moment in the wine world of retrospection, reflection, and prediction. I think that most of this due to winemakers not having much to do in the cellars... more »
Terra Alta & Lafou’s White Grenache
by Miquel Hudin | 05-05-2015
As the furthest south Denomination of Origin in Catalonia, Terra Alta is oft unknown by most. Admittedly I was quite daft as to what they were doing down there until 2012 when I happened upon... more »
A meeting of Grenaches, Les Printemps de Châteauneuf 2015
by Miquel Hudin | 20-04-2015
This past 11-13th of April was the sixth edition of Les Printemps de Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Organized by the association of young winegrowers, this year it showcased 86 of the local domaines. The atmosphere is overall quite... more »
La cuesta de enero
by Miquel Hudin | 02-01-2015
Broken, battered, spent--and that's before we get in to the state of our wallets after the holidays. In January, we always find ourselves at the point wherein we have to dig ourselves out of what... more »
10 Sentits is back with Cat Negre 2012
by Miquel Hudin | 11-12-2014
In Catalonia there exists a a marauding group of enologs who go anonymously as the "10 sentits" or "10 senses". I've met some who know a member or two, but it seems that no one... more »
In The Glass: Rebels de Batea 2013
by Miquel Hudin | 08-07-2014
These new wines called, "Rebels de Batea" are part of a larger series called, 7 Magnifics or the "Magnificent Seven". It's a project of überwinery, Torres to create smaller wines in unique locations with the... more »
For a fresh summer, White Grenache
by Miquel Hudin | 24-06-2014
As if to emphasize just how "fresh" summer can be, it's pouring rain and about 24C while I write this article, which is a slightly adapted version from my wine column. But, suffice to say,... more »
Of brothers Coca i Fitó
by Miquel Hudin | 27-01-2014 ~ 1 Comment
When talking about the power family duo of Toni & Miquel, it's best to quote a bit from our forthcoming DO Montsant guide: Growing up in the Catalan wine heartland of Alt Penedès, it's amazing... more »
Living Wine in Reus or #ReusViuelVi (Day 2)
by Elia VS | 17-06-2013 ~ 1 Comment
Read Part 1 of #ReusViuelVi Early in the morning on Saturday (June 8th) I was woken up by the loudest thunder and a tropical storm followed. That's it, I thought, I was enjoying Reus too... more »