Vi Ranci finally gets its due

by Editorial | 01-03-2014

Vi Ranci is often avoided by people. We suppose it has to do with the name which directly translates from Catalan as "rancid wine". Admittedly that's not too appealing and sounds downright repulsive. The taste... 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 »

A Night of Carignan

by Editorial | 22-05-2013

For many wine drinkers in the US, Carignan has a bad name. Eric Asimov even went off in search of some potentially good bottles back in 2009 but didn't find many. There is in fact... more »

‘Tis the season for Tasta Porrera

by Editorial | 16-11-2012 ~ 1 Comment

This past Saturday was the Tasta Porrera event in, yes you've guessed it, the small village of Porrera in Priorat, Catalonia. It was put on by the very sensibly named, Association of the wineries of... more »

And Fall comes to the Priorat

by Editorial | 15-11-2012

A couple of days ago, we were taking an evening stroll through the old vineyards of Celler Castellet when some lingering grapes amongst the fading leaves presented themselves for a photo. As the research time... more »

The Priorat wine glass

by Editorial | 28-10-2012

There is something to be said for a wine region's fame when it even has stemware specifically designed for it. This is the case of DOQ Priorat in Catalonia, a region that now enjoys its... more »