The ‘Jesus’ wine barrel, the largest in the world

by Miquel Hudin | 27-07-2023

Woe be the sommelier student who must remember the names of all the various bottle sizes lest they bring a diner a three liter Jeroboam of Moët et Chandon when in fact it was the... more »

Graševina & the wines of Slavonija, Croatia

by Miquel Hudin | 10-07-2023

Being formed of several old realms, the modern state of Croatia is a bit of a curious shape. It’s impossible to look at a map and not think otherwise as there are these two large... more »

Croatia’s other side: Josić Graševina Superior 2017

by Miquel Hudin | 26-09-2018

Maybe I’m wrong, but I feel the coastal wines of Croatia need far less introduction at this point than they did 15 years ago. A warm, Mediterranean/Adriatic climate makes for easily-approachable, open wines with a... more »

Croatian wine tasting at the Barrel Room

by Miquel Hudin | 23-08-2011

Last night we had the pleasure to attend a nice overview of Croatian wines at newly-opened the Barrel Room (more) in San Francisco. We were mainly along for the ride given that we focus on... more »