Articles
The wines from Malvasia de Sitges 2022
by Miquel Hudin | 28-09-2022
That there are 10,000 grape varieties in the world is daunting. That there are also the countless synonyms, madness. Here is the story of but one finding new... more »
A book review of “To Fall in Love, Drink This”
by Miquel Hudin | 26-09-2022
There are few writers such as Alice Feiring that can achieve such an impressive level of discussions and heated debates in the world of wine without having to... more »
Herdade Barranco do Vale, a tasty bit of the Algarve
by Miquel Hudin | 23-09-2022
I’m in something of a bind. I’ve been seeing the points awarded by some lately and wondering where on earth they’re coming from? Obviously, it’s a highly subjective... more »
Five white wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape to know right now
by Miquel Hudin | 21-09-2022
Who would opt for a Pinot Noir from Coteaux Champenois instead of a zippy, bubbling Champagne? Are there any people who even know that Syrah from Rueda instead... more »
Capçanes & the wines of ‘La Nit de les Garnatxes’
by Miquel Hudin | 19-09-2022
In the annual Fira del Vi for the Priorat region, there are really two tasting events that you can’t miss. The only problem is that they happen on... more »
A new Rioja Viñedo Singular… that’s sparkling?
by Miquel Hudin | 14-09-2022
Bodegas Valdemar in the village of Oyón in Rioja, Spain have released, “Finca Alto Cantabria Gran Añada” which is the first sparkling wine in the region to be... more »
Food Through Wine: Terra Olea, Córdoba, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 12-09-2022
A regular series that reviews dining through the lens of wine both good… and bad. It was something of an ominous statement by my brother in-law that I... more »
Quinta do Vallado, excellence in the modern Port department
by Miquel Hudin | 09-09-2022
It really surprises me as to the popularity of Port and how this doesn’t carry over to Sherry. Sure, there are about five different types of dry Sherry... more »
Tasting Parés Baltà’s future, from 2021
by Miquel Hudin | 07-09-2022
In cleaning up my tasting notes, I came across this, en primeur tasting of wines that I did in the early spring at Parés Baltà with the winemaker,... more »
Torres grows in Galicia
by Miquel Hudin | 05-09-2022
The winemaking family Torres doesn’t seem to do anything small and has recently announced that they’ve purchased Bodegas Valdamor in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain, a 3,000 square meter... more »