Going for some Vin’Aquí in Roussillon

by Editorial | 27-03-2015

While there are many wine fairs in Spain, they’re generally a spotty affair wherein the winemakers pay a great deal to attend, the attendees have to buy booklets of “drinking” tickets that make each tasting... more »

Torelló’s Cava & the Cabernet Sauvignon problem

by Miquel Hudin | 22-03-2015

The Girona chapter of the Catalan Sommelier Association was gracious enough to invite me to attend one of their vertical tastings of a Cava and a red from the cellar Torelló in DO Penedès last... more »

In The Glass – Lo Coster Blanc 2013

by Miquel Hudin | 10-12-2014

There is something of a misconception with this white from Priorat. Those who encounter it (production is less than 500 bottles a year) usually think that it’s the white from Sangenís i Vaqué. The truth... 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 »

In The Glass: Marco Abella – Òlbia 2012

by Editorial | 24-09-2013

Since releasing our Priorat guide a few months ago, we’ve had the chance to taste some of the new vintages that have come out after publication which of course has been a delight, especially when... more »

Tasting at Espelt

by Miquel Hudin | 03-01-2011

This is an article from our archives that was previously run on another site in May, 2007. Espelt is a youngish winery that was founded in 2000 on a family property in Vilajuïga in northeastern... more »