Visting a leading Vinho Verde producer last Sunday, I was almost embarrassed to admit that my experience of sardines thus far has...
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An early start yesterday to catch the 6.15am plane to Oporto! Kicked off a day of Vinho Verde tasting in the city...
Beetroot for dinner last night and what better match, colour-wise at least, than Vinhão. This, Vinho Verde’s lead red variety, is a teinturer grape which means...
I stand corrected, Quinta de Gomariz Alvarimho 2009 did strike gold, nothwithstanding my earlier blog here announcing the results of the Best...
Most Vinho Verde is a blend of several varieties, but if there’s a stand out grape, it’s got to be Alvarinho (known...
It pays to focus at annual generic trade tastings – so many wines, so little time – it’s a jungle out there!...
Since the inaugural 50 Great Portuguese Wines tasting in 2005, this annual press and trade event has been one of my highlights...
Presented a superb tasting at The Capital in Knightsbridge yesterday for Waitrose Food Illustrated readers. Lots of positive comments about the wines,...
If you thought Vinho Verde was sweet and vapid, think again – it’s a region that is undergoing a renaissance. Quinta de...
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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