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 »

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 »

Zagreb Wine Gourmet Weekend Day III

by Miquel Hudin | 15-04-2012 ~ 4 Comments

In many cultures, Sunday is a day of rest. For the attendees, exhibitors, and staff at the Zagreb Wine Gourmet Weekend, after Days I & II it was indeed this, as well as a day... more »

Zagreb Wine Gourmet Weekend Day II

by Miquel Hudin | 14-04-2012

Coming from Day I, naturally Day II of the Zagreb Wine Gourmet Weekend was a more smoothly-oiled machine. Everyone had settled in to their tables and more signs had been put up to make sure... more »

Zagreb Wine Gourmet Weekend Day I

by Miquel Hudin | 13-04-2012

Today was the opening day of the Zagreb wine Gourmet Weekend, a three day event to showcase not only the wines of Croatia, but also the foods. While there are now several regional events, this... more »

Biondivino Vinicola Benanti tasting

by Miquel Hudin | 11-11-2011

It's one of those rare gems in the wine world when you're afforded the chance to do a true vertical tastings. Sure, you can get a glimpse of this when you visit a winery and... more »

Giovanni Rosso tasting with the winemaker

by Miquel Hudin | 28-10-2011

It's pretty much a guarantee that whatever winery Biondivino chooses to host for a tasting, the offer will be great. And such was the case with David Rosso of Giovanni Ross pouring a few bottles... more »

Simply Italian tasting in San Francisco

by Miquel Hudin | 27-10-2011

Yesterday, was a large-scale tasting called Simply Italian. These types of tastings are a mixed blessing as they give people in the "industry" the chance to taste a broad range of wines; many of which... more »