What is Madeira before it becomes ready to be bottled? Alchemist Ricardo Diogo V Freitas of Barbeito determined to show us what...
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I first tasted this consistently excellent Adelaide Hills’ Chardonnay during a 2004 visit with Michael Hill Smith, co-founder of Shaw + Smith. ...
Last month’s Bairrada Masterclass at Portuguese Wine School was postponed, so there’s still a chance to taste a spectacular line up of Bairrada’s best. And...
Last week’s Bar Douro ‘in conversation’ wine dinner with Filipa Pato and William Wouters showcased the wines of the leading producer brilliantly. ...
I really cannot recall the last time a waiter asked that question. Black pepper is an everyday condiment these days and I...
Our glorious bout of sunny spring weather cries out for a bountiful, fresh white, bursting with fruit. I reckon Alvarinhos from Vinho...
In my last McLaren Vale post I focused on the South Australian region’s new wave Grenache. Thrilling stuff. But an old timer...
My series of tastings for Portuguese Wine School & Bar Douro’s ‘in conversation’ with the winemakers series continue this month, focusing on Bairrada –...
Little did I know that I had a Douro winemaker in my audience at last month’s new wave McLaren Vale Grenache seminar...
Yeringberg‘s wines are eagerly sought out in Australia and a visit (by appointment only) is a must for any wine fan. Built...
Pico, the Azores – the Santorini of Portugal? I have to admit that I’d thought of the Azores…
2011 Vintage Ports round up – 35 Ports reviewed I'm wary of being reductive but, if there's a phrase…
One of the wine world’s great bargains: 2011… A few years ago Luis Sottomayer (Head winemaker for Casa Ferreirinha and…
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Hi Sarah, thanks for your answer (while I was traveling back from Portugal/Azores I didn't see it earlier). Very good to hear that Pintas VP […]
Thanks for sharing Bruce - lucky you - the 86!