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La Vinyeta Mig Mig 2010
by Miquel Hudin | 29-06-2012
After enjoying the Mig Mig 2009 from *lavinyeta some time back, I have to say that it's amazing at the consistency between it and the new 2010 vintage. Obviously, the 2010 has its own character,... more »
What to do with Vi Ranci?
by Miquel Hudin | 25-06-2012 ~ 1 Comment
In Catalunya, vi ranci is a wine made via an oxidation process. It can be, well, an acquired tasted. When it's good, it's interesting with this kind of burnt quality to it that is actually... more »
The Crljenak/Tribidrag Showdown
by Miquel Hudin | 22-06-2012 ~ 2 Comments
Some time back, we had our first taste of the newly-invigorated Crljenak being released by Zlatan Plenković. Again, as quick fly-by primer, Crljenak (or Crljenak Kaštelanski or Tribidrag/Pribidrag) is the genetically identical grape to Zinfandel... more »
The blind tasting the blind
by Miquel Hudin | 20-06-2012
Recently the topic has again been re-opened as to whether we can taste the difference between red and white wines or cheap from expensive when blindfolded. It's a good question that piques my interest to... more »
Experiencing Perelada’s Finca Garbet 2005
by Miquel Hudin | 18-06-2012
The general trend of wineries in Empordà is to have an array of wines ranging from lower end to higher end. The definition of what these price points are can vary a great deal. In... more »
Plavac Mali on Korčula?
by Miquel Hudin | 13-06-2012 ~ 3 Comments
It's generally assumed that the island of Korčula is heavily invested in making lots of Pošip. This full-bodied, delectable, native white grape has been happily growing on Croatia's coast for ages. While the grape does... more »
In the Glass: Bodegas Mas Alta – Els Pics 2009
by Miquel Hudin | 11-06-2012
It's easy to fall in to the trap of the familiar when it comes to your nightly meal wine. Drinking what you know you like is always the easy way out and we guiltily ascribe... more »
The island wines of Menorca
by Miquel Hudin | 08-06-2012
Menorca, a veritable all-you-can-eat smorgasbord of beaches around a compact island, is more than just its sand and sun. There is a fantastic dose of history on the island, dating back thousands of years. There's... more »