Herdade do Sobroso, Alentejo wines with a special temper
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
My memory is not what it used to be, but I can still remember visiting Herdade do Sobroso a few years ago, when everything was still setting off.
Rubrics of wines
Quinta da Touriga-Chã, the Douro Superior at its fullest…
Text José Silva | Translation Jani Dunne
Not only did Jorge Rosas inherit this beautiful piece of land, but an entire genetic heritage, as well as the story of a family with ties to Douro, and to the production of quality wines.
Vale dos Ares is a Consensual Alvarinho
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
I went back to my origins, to the land where I was born (Vila Viçosa), and this is where I have been spending the last few days, enjoying a sort of mini-holiday.
In Pêra Manca Kingdom – Cartuxa
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Jani Dunne
After nearly 15 years, I return to Adega da Cartuxa; on the other side of the wall, Mosteiro da Cartuxa has been housing Carthusian monks since 1598.
Port wine: a dog is a dog, a cat is a cat
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
I will not be writing about politics! However, I will cite the current Minister for Education in order to better illustrate the focus of this text.
Drink Like a King: Moscatel de Setúbal, Península de Setúbal's Liquid Gold
Text Sarah Ahmed
Is there any better litmus test of what’s delicious and great value than what members of the wine trade themselves buy?
Drink Like a King: Moscatel de Setúbal, Península de Setúbal’s Liquid Gold
Text Sarah Ahmed
Is there any better litmus test of what’s delicious and great value than what members of the wine trade themselves buy?
Adega de Borba Garrafeira red 2009
Text João Barbosa | Translation Jani Dunne
When cooperative cellars emerged, they brought with them concerns about quality, which at the time were unheard of in Portugal.
The Port Knight Rises
Text Ilkka Sirén
A couple of months ago while having a vacation in Greece I received a letter. A letter signed by Mr. George Sandeman. A letter which was somewhat unexpected.
