Little did I know that I had a Douro winemaker in my audience at last month’s new wave McLaren Vale Grenache seminar...
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Ten years apart, poles apart stylistically and, indeed, some 17,000km apart, my April Wines of the Month are a contrasting pair. But...
Following on from my 5th March over-view post about Simplesmente Vinho – its aims and trends – this post reports on the...
I am not long back from the Douro Superior. It is a sub-region which continues to fascinate. Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha –...
This Oporto alternative wine fair remains one of my very favourite fixtures of the year. And the happiest of hunting grounds for...
I am going single varietal this month. It’s not unusual with Australia – especially having just been at at Riesling Downunder, where I...
I head off to Portugal on Monday for a week of visits with Simplesmente Vinho producers and, of course, the fair itself....
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...
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...
Druida is the suitably eye-catching name of one of my favourite Dão Encruzados. It’s made by Nuno Mira do Ó from grapes grown by...
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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