Spanish Wines
Marqués de Griñón, Dominio de Valdepusa, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 21-12-2023
This represents a tasting of what seems to be most of the portfolio for Marqués de Griñón who are located right in the center of Spain, halfway between Madrid and Toledo. While this forms this... more »
Mastinell, Penedès, Catalunya
by Miquel Hudin | 19-12-2023
When requesting wines for the large sparkling wine report, the winery, Mastinell sent in bottles for the Cava portion but also some still wine samples classified under DO Penedès. People who have been to the... more »
Paso Primero, Somontano, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 15-12-2023
Here’s a look at the latest vintages from Paso Primero a project in DO Somontano started by Brits, Tom & Emma Holt with the help of locals, at Batan de Salas. I’ve come across their... more »
La Carbonera, Malpastor 2020, DOC Rioja, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 11-10-2023
The winery of la Carbonera is the Torres family’s project in DOC Rioja which is locally referred to as Bodega Soto de Torres in Labastida, Álava and is a quite a massive structure in the... more »
Terra Remota, Empordà, Catalunya
by Miquel Hudin | 06-10-2023
Here we have a couple of wines from what has become quite an extensive portfolio of Terra Remota up in DO Empordà. It’s an interesting project as first and foremost, the winery itself is striking... more »
Château d’Arche, Bordeaux, France
by Miquel Hudin | 28-08-2023
Bordeaux can be tricky to wrap one’s head around which is why it’s wonderful when you receive wines to taste that are simply very good and happen to be from Bordeaux as was the case... more »
Domaine Boisson, Cairanne, France
by Miquel Hudin | 11-08-2023
It’s been some time since my last look at the wines of Cairanne, so it’s long overdue for a revisit. For those unfamiliar with this appellation in the Southern Rhône, it received its ‘cru bump’... more »
Celler de les Aus & U Més U, Catalan sparklings
by Miquel Hudin | 14-07-2023
In all fairness, these two sets of wines are quite different from one another, but are both from Catalunya and feature sparkling wines. The firsts are those from the Celler de les Aus project that’s... more »
Viña Vilano, Ribera del Duero, Spain
by Miquel Hudin | 07-07-2023
Here we have a look at a selection of current wines from Viña Vilano in DO Ribera del Duero. For those who regard Ribera del Duero as having “always” existed, the DO was only established... more »
Tikveš, North Macedonia
by Miquel Hudin | 30-06-2023
For anyone who grew up in the former Yugoslavia, the name Tikveš will evoke fond memories. Perhaps there are some that might not remember the winery, but nearly anyone I’ve met in the modern countries... more »