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

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

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 »

Living Wine in Reus or #ReusViuelVi (Day 1)

by Elia VS | 16-06-2013

Thanks to friend and blogger extraordinarie, Ruth Troyano I was lucky to be invited to the wine fair Reus Viu el Vi last weekend in, yes you’ve guessed it, the city of Reus about 130km... more »

In The Glass: Celler Tern Garnatxa Blanca 2012

by Miquel Hudin | 10-03-2013

We were recently the lucky winners of a bottle of Garnatxa Blanca (White Grenache) 2012 by Celler Tern down in the Terra Alta region of Catalonia, in a giveaway at the Circ de Tarragona website.... more »

The goodness of Celler Frisach

by Miquel Hudin | 25-05-2012 ~ 6 Comments

Another winery we were pleased to make the acquaintance of at the DO Terra Alta tasting in Barcelona two weeks ago was Celler Frisach. They're a three year-old winery with a lengthy family tradition of... more »

The high taste of Altavins

by Miquel Hudin | 24-05-2012

We managed to get a tasting of Altavins at the DO Terra Alta tasting in Barcelona two weeks ago. They were one of the stand-outs of the wineries and presented some quite enjoyable wines at... more »