Articles tagged with Portugal
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Under the Radar Value Bottles: Portugal
If you talk to the right people, you’ll learn very quickly that Portugal has controlled world trade for centuries, and is responsible for a myriad of...
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Madeira: Twenty Years on the Comeback Trail
I’ve got no idea who Camoens is, but I’ve used this passage twice now, both times in introductions to Madeira auctions we’ve had at Christie’s. Its...
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What the Hell is Monastrell?
It’s a good question. Many people are not familiar with the grape, also known as Mourvedre, Mazuelo and Mataro. Also, a lot of producers aren’t...
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Spain and Portugal Wine Pairings
It’s funny how people like to stay within their comfort zones. When most of us get into wine, it’s usually a question of French or Italian. As we explore...
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Top Portuguese Red Wines
The wines of Portugal, and the red wines in particular, offer consumers a glimpse back in time. Many of the wines are still made in a slightly rustic style...
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A Tale of Two Rivers
Spain is an enchanted destination for all types of travelers. There are castles from the Middle Ages, celebrated works of contemporary architecture, rustic...
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Top 11 Wine Consuming Countries
This should have been a simple task. After all, the numbers I’m using come from The Wine Institute’s annual tally of wine consumption, this time for the...
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Cycling and Pousadas Adventure in Alentejo, Portugal
Portugal has been producing some terrific wines lately, so I decided to head there for some bicycling and wine tasting. Even though the Duoro is home to...
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5 Wines of Portugal
With all the recent focus on things like Chardonnay and white Rhone blends, it's easy to overlook the fact that not every region or variety is so widespread...
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The $2500 Cellar, Part 3
Today I wrap up my plan for the $2500 cellar. The idea here is that for a fairly modest sum, just $50 a week, you can stock your cellar with a wide range of...
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8 Great Wines of Portugal's Alentejo
The Alentejo is the heart of Portugal, centrally located with rolling hills pushed up against the border with steamy Spain. This broad, relatively...
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Portuguese Reds
I’ve been a big fan of the red wines of Portugal for years and they continue to impress me not only for the sheer quality, but also for the value. So many...
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Tasting Scion: A Piece of History
It’s rare to taste a wine that is over a century old. Rarer still is it to taste one that has been kept in the same place for 150 years and that comes from...
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The Best of Spain and Portugal
For better or worse, the wines of Spain and Portugal get lumped together in many people’s minds. This has as much to do with the countries sharing the...
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Spanish and Portuguese Wines of the Year
My top picks for Spanish and Portuguese wines tasted in 2010
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