Hudin: 10 no. 1
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Hudin: 10 no. 1
When we look back on the start of 2020, we won't be able to say it wasn't eventful. The 'sorta' backing down on tariffs by the United States (more on that below) as well as the Covid-19 corona virus wreaking havoc has kept us on our toes. Even the wine world has been affected by all this with a number of events being cancelled, including the massive Prowein. Here we thought Brexit was a crazy ride.
And now, this:
New "Finca" in Terra Alta
The ever-growing "Vi de Finca" certification just saw a new member added to the roster from Edetària, which also makes it the first one to be added in exciting region of DO Terra Alta!
Exports up but wine down, time to play tariff hardball?
This will not be the last European report to make note of a decrease in wine sales for 2019 as the US tariffs have made for a chilling effect overall. But, maybe there's hope in how US wine law is a great deal different than European?
Schiste, Calcaire & the mystery of minerality
A group of Carignan producers up in the Languedoc held this tasting which pitted wines made from vineyard on slate soils against those limestone soils to see if there was a difference. The answer is that it seems like maybe, but you never know in the ongoing debate about "minerality" and wine.
The best Rioja wines there are!
Well, at least for those that are available in the United Kingdom and took part in this select panel of the annual 10x10 event. Even if not in the UK, definitely some winners to have a look at here if you're of a Rioja-loving mind though.
Natural Water
A parable for anyone who believes that there actually any such as thing as truly pure and truly natural.
Hopping over to Quinta de Tourais
A nice visit and tasting with this small, family-owned and run winery just outside of Peso da Régua in the Douro Valley.
Comparing Cab
Cabernet Sauvignon is literally everywhere in the world at this point and is quite possibly, the most-planted grape in the world. This means that it runs the gamut in terms of quality both good and bad so it's worth taking a look at the wines of three classic regions.
Concise Blind Tasting Guide 3rd Edition
Taking a look at the latest edition of this foundational tome and reference for anyone who fancies themselves wanting to taste wines blind.
Regional Reports
The following are the most recent reports released on the website which make use of the ever-growing wine database and are available only to our very keen and in-the-know subscribers.
The Native red grapes of DO Penedès
Regional Report | Tasting Report