In The Glass

Bodegas San Alejandro – Evodia 2023

by  |  10-03-2025

What goes around comes around and I mention that as this is not the first time that Evodia has been featured on the site for an In The Glass segment. The first time that it... more »

César Márquez – Parajes 2022

by  |  27-02-2025

So, what’s a paraje/paratge? Well, whether it’s in Castilian (*) or Catalan (respectively), it’s like, you know, a lieux dit or climat. This explanation is of course only useful if you a) speak French and... more »

Domaine de la Grange des Pères 2010

by  |  04-02-2025

I was pondering the late 1990s recently and I fully admit that this is a strange moment to have in one’s mind. But, it was there that I suddenly remembered a radio contest where I... more »

Tres Sabores – Rutherford Perspective Zinfandel 2022

by  |  14-01-2025

I’ve surfed many waves in San Francisco. Unfortunately none of them were in the water, but instead economically in this expensively-fickle city. I think it was perhaps the Big One in 2008/09 that really did... more »

Recaredo – Homenatge a Josep Mata Capellades 2004

by  |  05-12-2024

I’m not sure why, but for some reason I recently went back and watched “The Big Lebowski” again and, in addition to the stellar cast’s ability to play such unstated comedic roles, I have to... more »

Pepe Raventós – Clos del Serral & Clos Petit 2013

by  |  18-11-2024

If for some reason you’ve never watched the mockumentary that essentially founded the genre, do go and enjoy ‘This is Spinal Tap‘ which is a but a mere 40 years young now in 2024. If... more »

Torelló – ANL/21

by  |  07-11-2024

I had one of those “a black sheriff?” from Blazing Saddles moments when I received notice of this new wine from sparkling producer, Torelló, one of the founding members of Corpinnat. I mention the surprise... more »

Lafou – Els Amelers 2022

by  |  14-10-2024

I’ve often wondered if being fascinated by the origin of words is a truly academic pursuit or merely laying the groundwork as a future creator of “dad jokes”. For instance, I get a chuckle that,... more »

Dalamára – Kapnistos 2019

by  |  02-10-2024

It goes without saying that some days are just bad days, but for those days, thankfully there’s Assyrtiko. Much like a Dirty Martini on a muggy day, Assyrtiko just changes the energy in the room.... more »

Terroir al Límit – Pedra de Guix 2022

by  |  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 volume that seems a bit overwhelming as... more »