This is a list of the 100 best Portuguese wines to drink in 2021. The Hot 100 wine list focuses on pleasure and what is ready to drink NOW. For that reason it mostly includes vibrant whites, young juicy reds and ready-to-drink cellar release reds. This is not a list based on style or price: … Continue reading Hot 100 Portuguese Wines
Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2019
The 2019 edition of the Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is coming out on the 6th of September. This is my second time contributing to the Pocket Wine Book after last year's inaugural edition. I’m very proud to have the opportunity to put it out there for the world to discover the addictive diversity of … Continue reading Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book 2019
A Wine & Soul renovation at Quinta da Manoella
Off to an exciting start of the year with a wine trip to the Douro Valley. During 3 days I’ve visited a few wineries, met and discussed with producers and barrel-tasted some 2015s and 2016s wines. Definitely a promising year ahead with some very good releases in the horizon. Wine & Soul's Douro winemaking couple Sandra Tavares da Silva & Jorge Serôdio Borges (of Pintas fame) are painstakingly restoring … Continue reading A Wine & Soul renovation at Quinta da Manoella
Visit and Vintage Tasting at Quinta do Noval
Off to an exciting start of the year with a wine trip to the Douro Valley. During 3 days I've visited a few wineries, met and discussed with producers and barrel-tasted some 2015s and 2016s wines. Definitely a promising year ahead with some very good releases in the horizon. Despite not having much time available on the week schedule, I couldn't help stopping by Quinta do Noval para matar saudades and taste … Continue reading Visit and Vintage Tasting at Quinta do Noval
The first ever Brussels Wine Market
I'm deeply excited about what I've been working on the past 12 months. After 6 exciting editions in Portugal, the first ever Adegga Wine Market outside Portugal will happen in Brussels on November 16th. A giant step for Adegga and a great opportunity to take a 7-year old wine business to a whole new level. … Continue reading The first ever Brussels Wine Market
The Best Portuguese Wines of 2012 by Revista dos Vinhos
In an event that is known as the Oscars of Wine in Portugal, Revista dos Vinhos (one of Portugal's most read wine magazines) has announced their 2012 List of Best Portuguese Wines. This is a solid list of great Portuguese wines including some out-of-this-world bottles (like the Barca Velha 2004). The 30 wines on the list … Continue reading The Best Portuguese Wines of 2012 by Revista dos Vinhos
The 10 Best Moments of 2012
2012 was a year full of great moments. I visited many countries, cities and places. Discovered new wines and wineries. Tasted some of the best wines I've ever tasted. Met some exciting new people and learned about their stories. Made new friends. It was an incredibly exciting year! These are the 10 best moments. 1. Joining the … Continue reading The 10 Best Moments of 2012
Epic Tasting at Graham’s Tawny Ports Relaunch
A few weeks ago I was kindly invited by Graham's to attend their Tawny Ports relaunch. It's a Port tasting (and a good one!) so I could never say no. I'm even in Porto that week for another Port Wine event (more on that in another post). It seems the stars are all aligned and I'm eager … Continue reading Epic Tasting at Graham’s Tawny Ports Relaunch
Andre Ribeirinho 