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The broad view for Wines of Portugal

by  |  11-09-2026

The first part of my trip to Porto for Alive Taste this summer was, to put it mildly, mind-blowingly hot–and this is from someone who lives on the Mediterranean side of the Iberian Peninsula. Thankfully,... more »

Reinventing the wine

by  |  01-09-2026

Unlike most other alcohols, selling wine over the last half century has required not just branding, but a narrative, and despite being very aware of this, wine has never actually managed to fully control its... more »
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Kopke, Porto, Portgual

by  |  19-01-2026

This is a ‘recent’ selection from the esteemed producer of Port wines, Kopke. Interestingly, in my last large tasting for the region, the Kopke wines weren’t represented. I suppose to some extent they can do... more »

A book review of, “Madeira: The islands and their wines”

by  |  14-07-2025

I knew the Madeira would be pretty, but I wasn’t prepared as to just how much which I visited earlier this year. Every corner of my eye was on to something new and staggering which... more »

AdegaMãe – Blanc de Blancs 2021

by  |  17-04-2025

I came for a cocktail, but I drank the bubbly. Finding a proper wine bar in any town with a beach is a wanting proposition. If you go to somewhere like Dubrovnik, I can’t emphasize... more »

The wines of Madeira 2025

by  |  10-04-2025

If you’re not going up the side of a mountain in Madeira, then you’re most likely sitting in the water. I live in the mountains, but I’ve rarely seen such an extreme and vertiginous landscape... more »

A review of, “The Guitar Barrel Project”

by  |  27-09-2023

It can’t be said often enough that the best films about wine are not actually films about wine. We saw this with the all-defining archetype of the genre, “Sideways”, and we can see it yet... more »
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A wine medley from Portugal

by  |  02-06-2023

It’s time to have a new look at wines available from Portugal Vineyards, one of the most complete shops to buy Portuguese wines online. * If interested, you can read the first installment as well... more »

In The Glass: Vasques de Carvalho – LBV Port 2017

by  |  19-12-2022

One mid-winter several years ago, a writing friend of mine commented to his wife, “How have I gained so much weight this holiday season, I’m not eating that much, am I?” to which she replied,... more »

Herdade Barranco do Vale, a tasty bit of the Algarve

by  |  23-09-2022

I’m in something of a bind. I’ve been seeing the points awarded by some lately and wondering where on earth they’re coming from? Obviously, it’s a highly subjective field, but at the same time, there... more »