Articles
Mike Grgich / Miljenko Grgić
by Miquel Hudin | 18-12-2023
Two notable humans reached a century of existence this year, only to then depart from this crazy world. But, despite this tenuous link of both living to 100 years of age, I would however posit... more »
Paso Primero, Somontano, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 15-12-2023
Here’s a look at the latest vintages from Paso Primero a project in DO Somontano started by Brits, Tom & Emma Holt with the help of locals, at Batan de Salas. I’ve come across their... more »
Largest expansion of Catalan ‘Vi de Finca’ wines to date
by Miquel Hudin | 13-12-2023
At the stately Palau de Pedralbes in Barcelona, INCAVI, the Catalan Wine Agency, presented the latest wines approved for the Vi de Finca classification. With a total of five new wines entering the list, it’s... more »
Hudin Top 100 Wines 2023
by Editorial | 11-12-2023
The Hudin Top 100 - 2023 is out now! Yes, today marks the arrival of our annual collection of the best wines in Spain. If curious what's been selected in the past, do have a... more »
Académie du Vin acquires the Classic Wine Library
by Miquel Hudin | 06-12-2023
In what is quite large news in the wine book world, Académie du Vin Library (AdV) has acquired the collection of the Classic Wine Library (CWL) from publisher, Infinite Ideas. In the regular world, news... more »
The wines of DO Ribera del Duero 2023
by Miquel Hudin | 04-12-2023
For years now, DO Ribera del Duero has fascinated me. At face value it’s “simply” another one of the Tempranillo-dominated Denominations of Origin in Spain such as DO Toro, DO Cigales, and of course, DOC... more »
Bodegas Frontonio 2020s
by Miquel Hudin | 01-12-2023
In addition to getting an update on the wines of Verónica Ortega, the Vinos OFF The Record in Madrid allowed for an update of Bodegas Frontonio and their current releases. Recall that this winery was... more »
How did Cava get so small?
by Miquel Hudin | 29-11-2023
"la DO Cava es mucho más que Corpinnat" “DO Cava is much more than Corpinnat” This was part of a declaration made by DO Cava president Javier Pagés at the beginning of February, 2019 when... more »
Sparkling wines of Catalunya 2024
by Miquel Hudin | 27-11-2023
There is no hard date, but there definitely was a time in Spain when the concept of sparkling wine was “easier” as, from 1986 onwards, it was simply, “Cava”. It was easier even if it... more »
Talking ‘Massal Selection’ with Álvaro Ribalta
by Miquel Hudin | 24-11-2023
It's the biggest irony that to get access to the most interesting wines from across Europe, you're best off going to anywhere in Europe where they don't produce wine (or at least not a lot... more »