General
There is no shortage
by Miquel Hudin | 21-12-2013
Anyone who follows the world of wine in the slightest most likely heard about the supposed "global wine shortage" that was soon to befall us. If you haven't read the article (or the subsequent rehashes... more »
Extractions
by Editorial | 07-07-2013
A collection of nifty wine and travel bits from around the interwebs. Celler de Can Roca The new wine list of the world's best restaurant makes us happy not only because we see that they... more »
Extractions
by Editorial | 28-05-2013
A collection of nifty wine and travel bits from around the interwebs. BBC News "Global flight paths" shows where the planes are heading. Obviously not a coincidence how the busiest area also has the best... more »
Malbec in opposite poles of the world: Bordeaux and New Zealand
by Editorial | 14-03-2013 ~ 2 Comments
This was originally posted on El Solà d'Ares, a blog by Catalan wine and olive oil craftsman, Antoni Sánchez-Ortiz who is working in New Zealand right now. He's also the enolog behind the fantastic Melis... more »
Napa Valley after journalism
by Miquel Hudin | 13-03-2013 ~ 2 Comments
An article came out in Spain's El País newspaper on Sunday which is now available to read online. The title is "Napa después de ‘Entre copas’" which in English is "Napa after Sideways" given that... more »
Muscadet! Hemming decries as the hipsters re-tumblrate
by Miquel Hudin | 04-03-2013
In a recent article, Richard Hemming on Jancis Robinson's site stated, "Every cheap Pinot Grigio or branded Sauvignon Blanc we default to is a vote against Muscadet". His point wasn't so much that Muscadet is... more »
A wine educator that’s certifiable?
by Miquel Hudin | 16-10-2012
Certification programs whether they be Sommelier, Master Taster, Supreme Wine... I don't know... Drinker, seem to be popping up faster than CO2 during initial fermentation these days. In the US, random certifications are like opinions... more »
A Game of Wine?
by Miquel Hudin | 09-08-2012
Like any good lover of all things sword fighting, I've finally all caught up on Game of Thrones. I bring this up because there doesn't seem to be episode where the characters aren't drinking. Much... more »
The new Greek reach
by Miquel Hudin | 24-07-2012
Lately, it seems that Greek winemakers have basically said, "Germany, you may take our social services, but you shall not take our grapes!" and have set out on a heavy marketing campaign for their wines.... more »
The blind tasting the blind
by Miquel Hudin | 20-06-2012
Recently the topic has again been re-opened as to whether we can taste the difference between red and white wines or cheap from expensive when blindfolded. It's a good question that piques my interest to... more »