Série Ímpar translates as odd series. Odd in the sense of individual or unusual. It’s not unusual for an artisanal producer to...
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v Venerating age is all the rage with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of this last week. And in Oporto where three new...
I am just back from hectic but highly productive travels to Bairrada to celebrate International Baga Day (21st May), Porto Santo in...
You can take the man out of Portugal, but you can’t take Portugal out of the man. And so it is for...
Has there been a better excuse than this Saturday to dust down a bottle of Baga, the Bairrada region’s iconic single varietal...
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An old friend and an altogether new acquaintance make the cut for my March Wines of the Month. Quinta das Bágeiras in...
Whilst predominantly showcasing local Vinho de Talha DOC wines (made in clay or concrete pots), much like the winery’s own range, Herdade...
Homegrown talents are the focus of my February Wines of the Month. Having already made their marks in the Douro, Joana Pinhão...
I was deeply sorry to miss an anniversary dinner celebrating Filipa Pato’s 20th harvest last October. Nonetheless, I did get the (Baga...
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