Articles
Recaredo – Homenatge a Josep Mata Capellades 2004
by Miquel Hudin | 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... more »
The wines of Crémant de Bourgogne 2024
by Miquel Hudin | 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... more »
Corpinnat jumps to 13 with addition of Cisteller
by Miquel Hudin | 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... more »
A look at Burgundy 2024
by Miquel Hudin | 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... more »
Pepe Raventós – Clos del Serral & Clos Petit 2013
by Miquel Hudin | 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... more »
Tasta Porrera, Priorat 2024
by Miquel Hudin | 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... more »
New Basque Denomination of Origin annulled by high court
by Miquel Hudin | 12-11-2024
In what is a great deal of finality to the ongoing conflict between the creation of the DO Viñedos de Álava/Arabako Mahastiak and DOC Rioja, a high court... more »
Torelló – ANL/21
by Miquel Hudin | 07-11-2024
I had one of those “a black sheriff?” from Blazing Saddles moments when I received notice of this new wine from sparkling producer, Torelló, one of the founding... more »
Ramón Bilbao’s 100th & The Spanish Wine Master
by Miquel Hudin | 04-11-2024
I had the pleasure of attending the 100th anniversary celebration of the winery, Ramón Bilbao in Rioja this past week. Given that 100th anniversaries don’t come along all... more »
How to understand any DOQ Priorat vintage
by Miquel Hudin | 30-10-2024
One can’t know every wine in the world no matter what may be claimed on social media. Even knowing a great many of the regions of the world... more »