Whilst Portugal Boutique Winery’s contemporary labels have hipster appeal, fellow Douro producer Dona Berta’s labels strike a classical pose. And, sure enough, the...
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I’ve long been excited by the potential of Portugal’s wines, but I cannot remember a time when I’ve encountered so many thrilling...
Much as I enjoy sharing my passion and expertise for Portuguese wines through writing, I’m very excited by two partnerships which I’ve...
I’ve had a particularly intense last week of tasting fortified wines, with masterclasses at The Yeatman Christmas Experience for Decanter, Portuguese Wine...
I’ve now tasted Wine & Soul’s latest releases twice and with both winemakers. With Jorge Serôdio Borges in Oporto in May, then...
The half is missing from the picture, but I could not have put it better myself. The eleven and a half vintage...
It has been an exceptionally dry and hot year in Portugal. During my Australia trip, I was dismayed to pick up news...
The New Douro tasting takes place in London next month and, with its focus on Douro reds and Ports from 2015, should...
This week sees the biggest congregation of Australian winemakers outside the country. All Australian. Watch this space for more on that. For...
I felt extremely honoured to be given a bottle of this limited edition of 320 bottles of 40 Year Old Tawny Port,...
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 Geoffrey, Vale da Capucha are imported by Les Caves de Pyrene and Indigo. Susana Esteban is imported by Raymond Reynolds.
Sorry for the slow reply Robin- if I'm not too late, Prova wine bar is very good - https://prova.com.pt/