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Penedès sparkling wines

by  |  17-12-2024

These are a couple of fine sparkling wines from the Penedès region of Catalunya with one being a surprise and the other, not. First, the non-surprise which is the Gran Torelló from Torelló within the... more »
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Pazo de la Cuesta, Ribeira Sacra

by  |  12-12-2024

Here’s a look at the line of wines currently available from Pazo de la Cuesta. This is a very old estate in the Ribeira Sacra region of Galicia, Spain that traces its founding back to... more »

Hudin Top 100 Wines 2024

by  |  10-12-2024

The Hudin Top 100 - 2024 is out now! To date, 2024 is a year that saw reviews and coverage at their highest levels with nearly 4,000 wines reviewed from Spain, France, and Eastern Europe... more »
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Southern French Selections

by  |  06-12-2024

Following are a few recent wines from the South of France that have been tasted. The Citius wines from Château Gasqui were quite reliable in delivering a fine balance of flavor and crispness. The white... more »

Recaredo – Homenatge a Josep Mata Capellades 2004

by  |  05-12-2024

I’m not sure why, but for some reason I recently went back and watched “The Big Lebowski” again and, in addition to the stellar cast’s ability to play such unstated comedic roles, I have to... more »

The wines of Crémant de Bourgogne 2024

by  |  03-12-2024

Over six years ago, it came to the attention of most everyone I knew in Spain that there was a Crémant de Bourgogne wine from Lidl at what seemed to be a very smart price... more »

Corpinnat jumps to 13 with addition of Cisteller

by  |  27-11-2024

The sparkling wine association, Corpinnat has now reached 13 wineries in total with the addition of Cisteller. This has admittedly been one of the more open secrets in the Penedès region for some time. When... more »

A look at Burgundy 2024

by  |  20-11-2024

The news is out for the 2024 harvest in Burgundy and it's pretty stark. "Scarce, yet flavourful" reads the lead line from the regional press release. In what has gotten to be rather typical situation... more »

Pepe Raventós – Clos del Serral & Clos Petit 2013

by  |  18-11-2024

If for some reason you’ve never watched the mockumentary that essentially founded the genre, do go and enjoy ‘This is Spinal Tap‘ which is a but a mere 40 years young now in 2024. If... more »

Tasta Porrera, Priorat 2024

by  |  14-11-2024

There’s a very specific snap of cold that ripples through the air at the start of November in the Priorat region. When this moment arrives, you know that it’s time for the annual Tasta Porrera... more »