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Obrigado: Impressive New Releases from Portugal
Over the past two decades, Portugal has made dramatic progress in producing world class red and white table wines. Today, in the Douro, the Dão, Alentejo and other regions many talented winemakers are crafting exciting wines from an amazing myriad of … Continue reading
Posted in Portugal, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine
Tagged Douro, Featured, Portugal
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New Releases from José Maria da Fonseca of Portugal
While best known for its Periquita and Lancer’s rose, two enormously successful wines, the Jose Maria da Fonseca winery produces a large and diversified portfolio of high quality Portuguese table wines. Domingos Soares Franco is one of Portugal’s most accomplished … Continue reading
Posted in Portugal, Uncategorized
Tagged Featured, Moscatel, Portugal, Setubál, Touriga Franca, Touriga National
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A Magnificent Wine Dinner for the Holidays by Two Outstanding Chefs
Two outstanding chefs, Domenico Cornacchia of Assaggi Osteria (right) and Driss Zahidi of Evo Bistro (left) joined forces last evening preparing a magnificent holiday dinner for their customers. The dinner was held at Assaggi Osteria in McLean, VA.
Posted in Fortified, Italy, Portugal, Portuguese, Uncategorized
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The US Wine Market in a Nutshell: 2014 Winners & Losers
Surprising US market trends for 2014: sales of high priced wines are rising, while low priced wines are falling; Sauvignon Blanc is the biggest winner among single varietals, while Syrah is the biggest loser; red wine blends and rosé wine … Continue reading
Posted in Chardonnay, Markets, New Zealand, Portugal, Rosé, South Africa, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Articles
Tagged Featured, Nielsen
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New Selections from Portuguese Negociant, Rui Abecassis
Last year we introduced Rui Abecassis to our readers. Rui is a new negociant of Portuguese wines who has a talent for selecting fruit forward, charming and affordable wines. These four wines are among his newest selections and they are a joy to drink. … Continue reading
Posted in Portugal, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine
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Quinta do Vale Meão: New 2011 Releases from Portugal
This historic quinta (estate), one of the finest in the Douro, was founded in 1877 by the legendary Port producer Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira. Today it is owned by her great grandson the affable Francisco “Tito” Olazabal, former Managing Director … Continue reading
Portuguese Food and Wine at Ferreira in Montreal
One of North America’s best Portuguese restaurants, Ferreira, can be found on Peel Street in Montreal where chef Marino Tavares crafts original and beautifully served dishes. On our visit last Saturday sommelier Paulo Ferreira generously helped us pair wine made … Continue reading
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Vinhos de Lisboa [Wines of Lisbon]
The Comissão Vitivinícola da Região Lisboa presented new releases of several producers at tastings in New York and Washington this week. In centuries past these wines were highly sought after. In today’s globalized world they are almost impossible to find, … Continue reading
Portuguese White Port: A Surprising, Bracing Summer Aperitif Wine
We recently discovered the Alves de Sousa NV Caldas Porto White in one of our sweet wine tastings for the upcoming report on Sweet Wines of the World. It reminded us of white Ports we have tasted in the Douro, … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert Wine, Portugal
Tagged Port, White Port
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Press Release: "The New Wines of Portugal"
For immediate release from the Dunn Robbins Group,New York, NY, November 1, 2010.The International Wine Review (IWR) announces the release of its 24th Report, “The New Wines of Portugal.” Based on a trip made by Mike Potashnik, Publisher and Don … Continue reading
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