Articles
The official release of the Gigondas white wines
by Miquel Hudin | 08-07-2024
If there was ever an all-encompassing case of “Good things come to those who wait”, then it would be the Southern Rhône appellation of Gigondas finally being approved... more »
Pinea, Ribera del Duero, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 03-07-2024
Pinea is a relatively new project from Ribera del Duero that’s based in the northern part of the region, in Quintanamanvirgo, founded by childhood friends, Vicente Pliego and... more »
Terroir al Límit – Pedra de Guix 2022
by Miquel Hudin | 01-07-2024
It’s as much a daunting challenge as it is a pure joy when I begin to taste the wines for the annual DOQ Priorat report. It isn’t the... more »
Hispano-Suizas, València, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 27-06-2024
This is a new tasting that picks up from the previous one of Hispano-Suizas in the València region. The main takeaway from this is how vintage-dependent their wines... more »
Drinking Well, Beyond Dubrovnik
by Miquel Hudin | 26-06-2024
An ongoing series that looks at how to enjoy a drink in less obvious and at times, exotic destinations for the European or North American traveler. It’s quite... more »
Famille Perrin – Domaine du Clos de Tourelles – 2021
by Miquel Hudin | 25-06-2024
When working on the Gigondas Report I discovered that the region, as is usually the case, has a great deal more to offer than what one might originally... more »
Trash Natural
by Miquel Hudin | 20-06-2024
Bread made from Rye flour is interesting as it basically makes itself. You just sort of mix it up, let it sit for a while, bake, and that’s... more »
The wines of Moldova 2024
by Miquel Hudin | 18-06-2024
Moldova has for some time been a “country of interest” for me. I can’t exactly tell you why, but I suppose it’s due to my having absolutely zero... more »
Rioja to continue with harvest reductions for 2024
by Miquel Hudin | 15-06-2024
For the 2024 harvest, the governing council of DOC Rioja has officially endorsed harvest yields for red grape varieties that are at 90% of what is allowed while... more »
Celler Credo, Penedès, Catalunya
by Miquel Hudin | 13-06-2024
There was something missing from the recent Penedès report and it was celler Credo. For those unfamiliar with it, these are the still white wines produced by famed... more »