Croatian Wines
Vinarija Dingač, the other Dingač
by Miquel Hudin | 22-11-2011
This winery (Croatian: vinarija), is the biggest producer in the area. They are able to churn out 1.5 million liters of wine a year, which is more than all the other producers combined. Of course,... more »
To Potomje and Kiridžija
by Miquel Hudin | 15-11-2011
When you drive around for a half hour in a village with a population less than a metropolitan city block, you start to get frustrated when you can't find one single vintner. Then, all of... more »
Pošip Čara
by Miquel Hudin | 01-11-2011
When driving from East to West on Korčula, it's quite easy to nearly miss Čara. A small, pleasant village of less than 600 people in the middle of the island, most don't realize that if... more »
Vina Bibich: The wines of Bibich
by Miquel Hudin | 19-10-2011
With a recent visit from Anthony Bourdain & No Reservations, Bibich is a name (not to be confused with Babić or Babich) that is getting the attention it deserves. Oddly though, the wines that winemaker... more »
Baković on Brač
by Miquel Hudin | 14-10-2011 ~ 3 Comments
While located in Supetar, Hrvoje Baković is tough to find because he doesn't have a proper tasting room and unfortunately the listing for his business is his home address. He's quite a character who worked... more »
The “Vinski Puti” of Vis
by Miquel Hudin | 08-10-2011
Vis Island has had a storied military history that ultimately led to a great deal of isolation. In WWII, it was the staging ground for British troops as well as the hideout for Tito and... more »
Anthony Bourdain heads to Croatia
by Miquel Hudin | 06-10-2011
And by simply stating, "To Croatia!" Anthony Bourdain of No Reservations announced his newest trip, heading to Croatia and more specifically to the Dalmatian Coast, although in later tweets he went on about traveling through... more »
Defining Prošek
by Miquel Hudin | 26-09-2011 ~ 3 Comments
It's often the case that Dalmatian Prošek is confused with Italian Prosecco, but they are nothing alike (Prošek is a sweet, dessert wine while Prosecco is a sparkling wine) and they share no grapes in... more »
On drinking, ćevapi, etc. in Portland
by Miquel Hudin | 23-09-2011
It's often the case that wherever we go, we're always on the lookout for ćevapi. These tasty little Balkan sausages can be rather elusive and despite the large diaspora, nearly impossible to find in the... more »
Matošević Malvazija Alba Barrique 2007
by Miquel Hudin | 08-09-2011 ~ 2 Comments
Malvazija is one of the most-produced and generally delicious white wines in Istria. Note that I just wrote Malvazija and not Malvasia. Until someone gets busy with deep DNA profiling, there is going to be... more »