Articles
Speaking of Herència Altés
by Miquel Hudin | 18-02-2019
In Spain, judgment of a person is regularly passed based upon their given name. If you can figure out the origin of either of the family names, you base your conclusions upon that. If the... more »
DO Terra Alta – 2019: A southern kind of lovely
by Miquel Hudin | 04-02-2019
A Spanish wine region with great vineyards and wines that are just starting to show a brilliance that’s been hiding in plain site is most assuredly not a new story–although it’s one I’m always happy... more »
Mas Doix goes Blanc
by Miquel Hudin | 14-01-2019
It’s no secret that I love the wines produced in DOQ Priorat to no end. But, there are good producers and then there are those who reach that “moreish” level of enjoyment of which, Mas... more »
Best Catalan wine of 2018
by Miquel Hudin | 27-12-2018
“So, what’s the best wine in _____?” This question in slightly varying forms is one I’m asked often. I have to admit that while I appreciate people thinking my opinion worth something, I cringe a... more »
The wines of Terroir Sense Fronteres
by Miquel Hudin | 12-12-2018
I’ve not been seen outside my tasting room much this year as it was one of those periods when I again took on all the wines of both DOQ Priorat and DO Montsant. The end... more »
A Priorat amber wine to blow the mind – Les Brugueres Antecessor 1997
by Miquel Hudin | 18-09-2018
Over the summer I tasted and scored over 400 wines from DOQ Priorat & DO Montsant. Anyone can receive the full results now for free when buying the books (també en català). It includes a... more »
Introducing Cal Bessó
by Miquel Hudin | 13-12-2017
It was a hot July because it’d been a hot year and the weather in 2017 hadn’t given much of a damn as to the comfort of human beings, let alone grapes. But one day... more »
A soirée of White Grenache
by Miquel Hudin | 30-11-2017
Starting in October, we’ve been seeing a roll out of events to lead up to the next edition of Grenaches du Monde in April. If you’ve not heard of this event that’s because it rather... more »
The best of Catalan white wines
by Miquel Hudin | 07-02-2017
Last fall, I received a commission from Decanter to do a report on the white wines of Catalonia for the March issue of a publication in the UK. You of course may be asking yourself,... more »
The white wines of Terra Alta
by Miquel Hudin |
Terra Alta is a region that I’ve been tasting regularly for nearly a decade and the changes they’ve been making are impressive. This really all came to head with the election of a DO president... more »