Everyone knows port, right? Or at least, knows about port. Port comes from Portugal, from the city of (O)porto. As simple as that. But of course that is not the whole story. There is so much more to learn about this great and historic wine. Especially after a visit to the city the wine takes its name from and the area where it is produced, you come back with loads of new … [Lees meer...] overTen (New) Things About Port #3
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Ten (New) Things About Port #2
Everyone knows port, right? Or at least, knows about port. Port comes from Portugal, from the city of (O)porto. As simple as that. But of course that is not the whole story. There is so much more to learn about this great and historic wine. Especially after a visit to the city the wine takes its name from and the area where it is produced, you come back with loads of new … [Lees meer...] overTen (New) Things About Port #2
Ten (New) Things About Port #1
Everyone knows port, right? Or at least, knows about port. Port comes from Portugal, from the city of (O)porto. As simple as that. But of course that is not the whole story. There is so much more to learn about this great and historic wine. Especially after a visit to the city the wine takes its name from and the area where it is produced, you come back with loads of new … [Lees meer...] overTen (New) Things About Port #1
Prowein #2: Cantina Novelli’s Trebbiano Spoletino
During my stay in the south part of Umbria, mid February, I tasted several interesting white wines of grape variety trebbiano spoletino. But unfortunately, I missed one of the most important ones, the Trebbiano Spoletino from Cantina Novelli. If my sources were correct, this had to be the producer who marketed the first varietal. Luckily, Cantina Novelli was present at the … [Lees meer...] overProwein #2: Cantina Novelli’s Trebbiano Spoletino
Graham’s Declares the 2011 Vintage Port
[Press release] Graham’s is proud to announce the release of its 2011 Vintage Port. The Symington family, owners of Graham’s, believe in the outstanding quality of this wine, which is the fourth declaration in the last twelve years. A combination of good winter rains, an ideal weather pattern immediately leading up to the vintage and perfect harvesting weather, set the … [Lees meer...] overGraham’s Declares the 2011 Vintage Port