Articles
How to get wine in Spain during the quarantine
by Miquel Hudin | 30-03-2020
Trying to keep one’s composure ain’t easy these days and in no way should alcohol be turned to as a full-on escape from the troubles that surround us. Not only is this unhealthy but it’s... more »
A review of “Uncorked” (2020)
by Miquel Hudin | 28-03-2020
When a friend of mine opened “The Barrel Room” in San Francisco I asked her, “What’s the background on the name? Big barrel fan?” She just shrugged, sighed, and said, “There’s really no point trying... more »
What you might not have known about Georgian wine & food, Part II
by Daria Kholodilina | 27-03-2020
Daria Kholodilina is the co-author of Georgia: A Guide to the Cradle of Wine. Here she breaks down a number of lesser-known facts about the food and wine of this delicious country. See Part I... more »
A new Carignan at a new project in the Montsant: Bell Cros – El Tracte 2017
by Miquel Hudin | 23-03-2020
DOQ Priorat has the lead over DO Montsant in terms of overall cellars (nearly double at 110 vs 60 respectively) but it’s important to keep in mind that DO Montsant is less than 1/3 as... more »
The demise of “Atwater & Clough”, a cautionary enotourism tale
by Miquel Hudin | 17-03-2020
The bankruptcy of Thomas Cook in later 2019 was the biggest news to hit the travel industry in a long time--until of course COVID-19 emerged. This large, venerable travel agency collapsing meant tens of thousands... more »
Woe be the soul who must memorize declared years of Vintage Ports
by Miquel Hudin | 13-03-2020
A less glamorous aspect of advanced wine studies–especially when it comes to the of the Court of Master Sommeliers–is the requirement to have at the ready, all the years where Vintage Ports were declared. “Oh... more »
Torres brings Forcada to the forefront
by Miquel Hudin | 11-03-2020
Spanish winemaking stalwart, Torres has announced an expansion of Forcada grape plantings near the village of la Llacuna in Alt Penedès. Embracing their overall plan to reintroduce this grape into production, they’ve planted the vines... more »
What you might not have known about Georgian wine & food, Part I
by Daria Kholodilina | 09-03-2020
Daria Kholodilina is the co-author of Georgia: A Guide to the Cradle. Here she breaks down a number of lesser-known facts about the food and wine of this delicious country. See Part II for more.... more »
DO Empordà first region in Spain to allow the Carinyena Blanca grape
by Miquel Hudin | 04-03-2020
It has finally been announced in the almighty, Official Spanish State Bulletin (Boletín Oficial del Estado) that Carinyena Blanca (White Carignan) will be allowed for use in DO Empordà starting with the 2020 harvest, making... more »
A hop across the Douro: Quinta de Tourais
by Miquel Hudin | 02-03-2020
When heading to the Douro Valley for The New Douro tasting last year, I came across a little hotel called, Original Douro Hotel in Peso da Régua. It was a touch more expensive than some... more »