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Irregular reflections of a wine lover – #64

On November 2, 2012 · 3 Comments

Rising from the grave, my once weekly mumbo-jumbo newsletter has returned. Mostly about wine, or wine related stuff, I still allow myself to here express my thoughts in a more relaxed (some would probably say unconsidered) way. Comments are more than welcome, wanted actually!

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Just turned 40. On my birthday, Francisco [...]

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It’s old. It’s divine. It’s d’Oliveiras!

On April 8, 2010 · 2 Comments

 

– People are afraid, Luís says, when we’re standing in the entrance. Outside the rain is pouring down and has done so for several hours. Our taxi is delayed not only due to the weather but just as well because of the traffic jams in downtown Funchal. – Everyone’s driving home at the same [...]

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The last Bastardo

On March 24, 2010 · 1 Comment


Admit it – Bastardo sounds more interesting than Trousseau. Unfortunately the growers on the island of Madeira disagrees and today the grape is more or less extinct. You will find a plant at Rua dos Ferreiros 109 when you stand at the courtyard of the small family run firm of

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