In Monday’s post I reviewed Quinta de Soalheiro exciting new Alvarinho cuvée, Granit Mineral Selection 2015. It follows hot on the heels...
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It seems strange to name this new Soalheiro cuvée Granit when the dominant soil type of Vinho Verde – a large region...
If a symbol were needed about how much Vinho Verde has changed in the last decade, the left hand bottle – Quinta...
This week I’m in Oporto focused on Douro 2013 reds and 2014 whites. It was a good year for whites, provided they...
Blends are par for the course in Portugal. Varietal blends that is. Apart from fortifieds and fizz, it’s rare to find non-vintage...
Portugal is renowned for its wealth of native grape varieties though, I have to admit, I’m not sure who first lays claim...
To many, a Vinho Verde vertical might seem a contradiction in terms. Most of the region’s output fits neatly into the fast...
Portugal has a great ambassador for its wines at the Hotel du Vin, Tunbridge Wells. Interviewing Portuguese Head Sommelier Victor Amaro for...
I’m off to Portugal this evening for an intensive series of wine tastings. Last night was well spent getting into the spirit...
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...
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 this great post! Reading your reviews makes me happy that I have a few bottles of (the regular) Noval from 2015 onwards!! All
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