Articles
Kosovo wines getting seen
by Miquel Hudin | 31-10-2011
So, it appears that either Stone Castle winery in Kosovo sponsored a press tour or a few journalists have managed to find their way down to Kosovo and taste the wines that they're producing there... more »
Giovanni Rosso tasting with the winemaker
by Miquel Hudin | 28-10-2011
It's pretty much a guarantee that whatever winery Biondivino chooses to host for a tasting, the offer will be great. And such was the case with David Rosso of Giovanni Ross pouring a few bottles... more »
Simply Italian tasting in San Francisco
by Miquel Hudin | 27-10-2011
Yesterday, was a large-scale tasting called Simply Italian. These types of tastings are a mixed blessing as they give people in the "industry" the chance to taste a broad range of wines; many of which... more »
Banhoek Valley’s Zorgvielt
by Miquel Hudin | 26-10-2011
The feeling often comes over you when visiting wineries around Cape Town that as you drift from one to another, they're all in some form of competition to be established in the most incredible settings... more »
In The Glass: Pigato di Albenga – Ma Renè 2010
by Miquel Hudin | 25-10-2011
We walked in to Biondivino and said, "We need a white wine to go with paella!" Off the top of her head, the owner, Ceri said, "Pigato di Albenga" and as we found out the... more »
Gangaš-Vitai Vino
by Miquel Hudin | 23-10-2011
For those who haven't been, Čitluk in Bosnia & Herzegovina is a small town, down in the south of the country rather near to Croatia. While something of a crossroads town with large, leafy trees... more »
Vina Bibich: The wines of Bibich
by Miquel Hudin | 19-10-2011
With a recent visit from Anthony Bourdain & No Reservations, Bibich is a name (not to be confused with Babić or Babich) that is getting the attention it deserves. Oddly though, the wines that winemaker... more »
The Hidden Vine reopens on Merchant Street
by Miquel Hudin | 18-10-2011
For some reason, the Jackson Square District in San Francisco generally doesn't get a lot of love. While a wonderful area full of 19th century, Gold Rush-era buildings, it's completely dead after 6-7PM. The area... more »
Visiting Goede Hoop Winery
by Miquel Hudin | 17-10-2011
The Bottelary Kloof area of the greater Stellenbosch wine region of Cape Town is indeed lovely to drive through. While not the staggering peaks seen in other parts of the region, the gently-rolling hills carry... more »
Baković on Brač
by Miquel Hudin | 14-10-2011 ~ 3 Comments
While located in Supetar, Hrvoje Baković is tough to find because he doesn't have a proper tasting room and unfortunately the listing for his business is his home address. He's quite a character who worked... more »