To many, a Vinho Verde vertical might seem a contradiction in terms. Most of the region’s output fits neatly into the fast...
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Portugal has a great ambassador for its wines at the Hotel du Vin, Tunbridge Wells. Interviewing Portuguese Head Sommelier Victor Amaro for...
Just a quick post today, indeed post script, following up on last Monday’s blog (here) about the popularity of Vinho Verde amongst winemakers from...
Never let it be said that I don’t hunt high and low in pursuit of new vinous finds. In Copenhagen, I discovered...
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...
At Niepoort’s Big Day tasting in May an amuse-gueule of fresh oysters served with Niepoort Dócil Vinho Verde 2010 most definitely amused this...
When I spoke at 1.º Encontro e Prova Internacional de Vinho in Portugal about selling Portuguese wines in the UK market in...
Soalheiro means sunny and Quinta de Soalheiro, owned by the Cerdeira family, is located in the warmer, drier north of the Vinho Verde, in the...
As you know, I’m a huge fan of Alvarinho from Portugal’s Vinho Verde region. And the variety is on the move, in Portugal...
Vinho Verde supremo Anselmo Mendes makes Vinho Verde under his eponymous label and consults widely to, among others, Quinta do Ameal, Casa de Cello...
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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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