Portugal is renowned for its wealth of native grape varieties though, I have to admit, I’m not sure who first lays claim...
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I enjoyed a fabulous holiday in Croatia this summer. No busman’s holiday either, but those wines I did taste, especially a pair...
For a long time, Herdade do Esporão White Reserva (pictured with winemaker David Baverstock) has been a pacesetter in the Alentejo. Few...
Never before have I attended a tasting where Ferrari drivers were advised to catch a taxi home….As they say, there’s a first time...
Earlier this year, the Symington family announced that, following the reduction of their shareholding in the Madeira Wine Company, the Blandy family would regain...
The Guardian Weekend readers will be familar with the newspaper’s “unsettling animal picture of the week” item. Today I pay tribute with this...
Readers know what a huge fan I am of Alvarinho from the Vinho Verde Sub-region of Monção Melgaço and I’m not alone in...
Back in the day, 25 years ago when organic wine specialist Vintage Roots was established, a well known wine journalist predicted that ...
Congratulations to the team at natural wine bar Brawn, which wins newcomer of the year at the Tatler Restaurant Awards – nice timing...
Heard of the Slow Food movement which promotes good quality, sustainable food? Next month it’s launching an iPhone app of its own guide to...
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It's terrifically consistent isn't it. Wishing you all v best too Paul. Sarah
Hi Sarah, Many thanks again for this one! Very happy to read Pintas VP '18 doesn't disappoint but shines like their VP '17! Wish you a