I’m just on the way home from Lisbon. I’ve spent today consulting for a major Alentejo winery that changed hands a while back. The new owner is smart enough to…
Revisiting an Alentejo classic: Mouchão 2010
Caught up with David Ferreira of Portuguese winery Mouchão yesterday to taste through their wines. I remember visiting Mouchão back in 2005, and since then I’ve had a soft spot for them. This…
In Lisbon with the young winemakers of Portugal
So I was in Lisbon. For one night only. The occasion? The ‘Young Winemakers’ tasting. Vadio, Conceito, Hobby, Clip and Carmelao are five young-ish Portuguese producers (with six winemakers in…
A rarity, a Portuguese Chenin Blanc
I enjoyed this: it’s the first time I’ve had a Portuguese Chenin Blanc. Now Portugal is blessed with a wide array of its own varieties, so you might ask why…
A few nice Portuguese bottles from The Wine Society
Ah, Portugal. One of my favourite wine countries. Here are three good bottles from The Wine Society that are affordable and tasty. Campolargo Alvarelhão 2011 Bairrada, Portugal This is brilliant. It’s…
Two very nice affordable wines, from Portugal and Italy
It’s always good to stumble across wines that over-deliver for their price point. Here are two that I tried today and was impressed by. Tenuta Roveglia Lugana 2011 Italy From…
Two Alentejo whites: Esporao and Torre de Frade
It’s not just Spain that is making some really impressive new-wave white wines. Portugal is also a happy hunting ground for fans of deliciously expressive whites. Here are a couple…
Video: Malhadinha Nova in Portugal’s Alentejo
Here’s a short film from last week’s visit to the wonderful wine estate, farm and country hotel of Malhadinha Nova in Portugal’s Alentejo.
In Portugal again
Delighted to be back in Portugal, this time for a bit of a break with Fiona, sans enfants. My plucky parents are looking after our teenage boys. Good luck to…