In The Glass: Rebels de Batea 2013

by Miquel Hudin | 08-07-2014

These new wines called, "Rebels de Batea" are part of a larger series called, 7 Magnifics or the "Magnificent Seven". It's a project of überwinery, Torres to create smaller wines in unique locations with the... more »

For a fresh summer, White Grenache

by Miquel Hudin | 24-06-2014

As if to emphasize just how "fresh" summer can be, it's pouring rain and about 24C while I write this article, which is a slightly adapted version from my wine column. But, suffice to say,... more »

The tastes of Priorat

by Miquel Hudin | 04-06-2014

I'm often in the Catalan comarca of Priorat. A large part of the reason is due to the Priorat book, new Montsant book, or taking small groups of visitors around on the occasional wine tours.... more »

Tast del Decenni of 2004 in 2014

by Miquel Hudin | 10-05-2014

Last week I was one of the lucky few to be invited to the annual Tast del Decenni in the Priorat comarca. Essentially what this is, is a taste of the wines from a decade... more »

Last chance to order Vinologue Montsant!

by Editorial | 28-04-2014

As we head in this wonderful time in Priorat with the annual Fira del Vi it's a good moment to remind everyone who'd like to get their hands on our latest and greatest book for... more »

A wine run: The first Priorat marathon

by Miquel Hudin | 14-04-2014

There will indeed be grunting, cursing, and probably very little drinking as the runners in the first Priorat Marathon make their way from Falset over to the village of Porrera on October 4th. Then, after... more »

Vi Ranci finally gets its due

by Editorial | 01-03-2014

Vi Ranci is often avoided by people. We suppose it has to do with the name which directly translates from Catalan as "rancid wine". Admittedly that's not too appealing and sounds downright repulsive. The taste... more »

One very old Iberian wine cellar

by Miquel Hudin | 23-02-2014 ~ 1 Comment

For those who might have seen or remembered it, there was a great line from the 1980s TV series ALF which was, "You crawl under houses, you hear things." The same can be said in... more »

Far flung Mas de les Vinyes

by Miquel Hudin | 16-02-2014

It's often the case when working on a new book (as we are currently for Montsant) that you come across a winery that is incredibly surprising. It doesn't always happen, but when it does it... more »

Of brothers Coca i Fitó

by Miquel Hudin | 27-01-2014 ~ 1 Comment

When talking about the power family duo of Toni & Miquel, it's best to quote a bit from our forthcoming DO Montsant guide: Growing up in the Catalan wine heartland of Alt Penedès, it's amazing... more »