What to do with Vi Ranci?

by Miquel Hudin | 25-06-2012 ~ 1 Comment

In Catalunya, vi ranci is a wine made via an oxidation process. It can be, well, an acquired tasted. When it's good, it's interesting with this kind of burnt quality to it that is actually... more »

Experiencing Perelada’s Finca Garbet 2005

by Miquel Hudin | 18-06-2012

The general trend of wineries in Empordà is to have an array of wines ranging from lower end to higher end. The definition of what these price points are can vary a great deal. In... more »

In the Glass: Bodegas Mas Alta – Els Pics 2009

by Miquel Hudin | 11-06-2012

It's easy to fall in to the trap of the familiar when it comes to your nightly meal wine. Drinking what you know you like is always the easy way out and we guiltily ascribe... more »

Wine from a stone: Vins de Pedra

by Miquel Hudin | 30-05-2012

It's always great to be around to witness the birth of a new winery. As we were there in the early beginnings of la Vinyeta, it's only fitting that we see the latest grape-based venture... more »

The goodness of Celler Frisach

by Miquel Hudin | 25-05-2012 ~ 6 Comments

Another winery we were pleased to make the acquaintance of at the DO Terra Alta tasting in Barcelona two weeks ago was Celler Frisach. They're a three year-old winery with a lengthy family tradition of... more »

The high taste of Altavins

by Miquel Hudin | 24-05-2012

We managed to get a tasting of Altavins at the DO Terra Alta tasting in Barcelona two weeks ago. They were one of the stand-outs of the wineries and presented some quite enjoyable wines at... more »

The down low on DO Terra Alta

by Miquel Hudin | 13-05-2012

Yesterday afternoon we attended a tasting of 12 wineries from the Terra Alta region that took place in Pla de Palau, Barcelona to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their DO. This is a region that's... more »

Microvins, the smaller they are, the bigger they taste

by Miquel Hudin | 07-05-2012

In Catalonia, single varietal wines aren't the norm. Typically, what you get in a bottle, is a blend of several different varietals and is an artform performed by the enologs in the area. These blends... more »

Apetit, Blue, Brava, & Piquentum

by Miquel Hudin | 23-04-2012

After Mr. Bibich's Friday night pouring, there was another winemaker tasting event at Apetit, on Saturday. I almost didn't go as I was, well, rather "soft" after Friday night and had missed a number of... more »

Wine in the Costa Brava & Empordà

by Miquel Hudin | 10-04-2012

It became official with National Geographic listing the Costa Brava as one of their Best Trips of 2012. But wait, Spain (and more to the point, Catalonia) has been welcoming tourists for decades. Isn't this... more »