Port Greatness: Graham’s 40 Years Old Tawny
You know the dark chocolate pralines filled with cherries in brandy? I’m having the super…
Browsing: Regions in Portugal
Maçanita – Sister & Brother
Would you be able to work closely with your brother or sister – or would…
Tempo – A Twist On The Orange Theme
Constantino Ramos & Anselmo Mendes tasting the 2016 Tempo Alvarinho from cask Grape? Alvarinho Origin?…
The Amphora Wines of Herdade do Rocim
This we know; the Romans refined the winemaking techniques in Alentejo and introduced the talhas de…
Touriga Nacional “Goes Naked”
Vai Nua. That’s portuguese for ‘goes naked’. Not only is it the most recent addition…
Herdade Do Mouchão Tonel Nº 3-4 – A Cask Story
The explanation is probably spelled macacaúba. And mahogany. South american timber which is superior to…
Projectos From Niepoort – 2013 Verde Tinto
I’m a big fan of the green Azal, a grape which perhaps has its prime…
Fita Preta – Showing the potential in Castelão
Have you ever tasted Jose Maria da Fonseca’s Periquita from the good old days? When…
A New Top Label From Anselmo Mendes – Expressões
Half a year ago I tasted the 2013 Expressões for the first time, a new…
Muros de Magma – A Wine From The Azores
”One of the most demanding and at the same time fascinating white wines I’ve ever…
Does It Age Well, Alvarinho?
Alvarinho, or Albariño if you’re on the Spanish side of the border, has received…
Niepoort & Garrafeira Port; An Affaire De Coeur
In front of me there’s this wine, spreading an aura of greatness. Not sure…
Pintas Vintage Port – Douro Greatness
The essence of wet rocks. A purity to die for. The 2011 Pintas Vintage…
For The Thrill Of Great Old Wines – 1970 Dow’s Vintage Port
At some point you will realize it. Precisely when, is most likely due to…