In general, like other European regions, Portugal has been experiencing a tricky vintage. The Dao, where I arrived yesterday for three days...
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In Monday’s post, I reflected on several exciting collaborative efforts which caught my eye in 2012. This spring, you’ll be able to...
The impact of soil type on wine is much debated. I’m no scientist, but I was struck by the connections between the...
Last month, I made another exciting new Dão discovery – the wines of Julia Kemper, from Quinta do Cruzeiro. Júlia de Melo...
Scanning the brochure for this year’s Annual Portugal tasting I noticed that Douro Boy Francisco Olazabal (who makes wine at Quinta do...
I’m visiting Portugal several times this year on my quest to discover 50 Great Portuguese Wines – I have the honour of...
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