Last night was the Portuguese wine awards dinner at the Ambassador’s residence. It’s an annual event, now in its eighth edition, and is organized by the Association of Portuguese Wine…
A lovely Portuguese red: Casa de Saima Colheita 2008
Really like this. It’s a Portuguese red wine from the Bairrada region, made by one of the top producers in this area, Casa de Saima. Now they’re known as traditionalists…
Another brilliant Dao wine from Alvaro Castro
I bought this wine last year at a ridiculously cheap price in a sale from online Portuguese wine merchant Castas. It’s my last bottle, and I’m sad that I don’t…
Highlights from the New Douro tasting
Yesterday’s New Douro tasting was one of the best yet. While the emphasis was on the 2009 vintage, producer’s also brought the odd older wine, which was appreciated. 2009 is…
Dinner at the wonderful Viajante with Dirk Niepoort
Sensational wines. Sensational food. Just what you want on a cold Tuesday night in January. Dirk Niepoort, one of the winegrowers I respect the most, was in town, and he…
Another good Dao wine
The Dao region of Portugal continues to impress. Here’s another good one, from organic winery Casa de Mouraz. Casa de Mouraz 2007 Dao, Portugal A blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta…
Quinta das Maias Dao, an attractive Portuguese red
Really enjoyed this wine, which I previously blogged on just over a year ago. It’s a fresh, lively red wine with a hint of savoury, spicy meatiness that makes me…
Harvest time at Quinta de Roriz (Video)
Here’s a short film from this year’s harvest at Quinta de Roriz in Portugal’s Douro region. This is where the famous table wine Chryseia is made. It’s a beautiful property….
A superb, affordable Port from Grahams
Now this is pretty smart. It may only be an LBV, with a T-top rather than driven cork. But it’s actually a really good Port, and worth thinking about as…