An old friend and an altogether new acquaintance make the cut for my March Wines of the Month. Quinta das Bágeiras in...
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My April Wines of the Month are made by power couples and next gen winemakers – one of whom went into the...
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. ...
My series of tastings for Portuguese Wine School & Bar Douro’s ‘in conversation’ with the winemakers series continue this month, focusing on Bairrada –...
This current (November edition) of Decanter magazine reports on a panel tasting of ‘Best Buy’ (£8-25) Portuguese red wines, all of which...
Luis Pato is, with good reason, synonymous with Baga. I was fortunate to taste his very first 1980 release of Baga...
I am just back from a few days with Baga Friends in Bairrada. The occasion? (Not that I need one to go...
Human dynamo Luis Pato It’s been a bit of a Bairrada month. Filipa Pato and William Wouters can take a bow for...
Short, sharp summaries in my fourth Portugal 2015 vintage report from Bairrada but, bottom line, a great year, especially for the reds....
Pico, the Azores – the Santorini of Portugal? I have to admit that I’d thought of the Azores…
One of the wine world’s great bargains: 2011… A few years ago Luis Sottomayer (Head winemaker for Casa Ferreirinha and…
2011 Vintage Ports round up – 35 Ports reviewed I'm wary of being reductive but, if there's a phrase…
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Thanks for the suggestion. I know Lance Foyster quite well. However I have just found the Wine Society are now listing an Encruzado for £15.50
Hi Geoff, The Wine Soc do one offs. Maybe try contacting Clarke Foyster, Carlos Lucas' importer? V best Sarah