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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

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The Delicious Umbria Food and Wine Competition

The first ever Umbria is for #winelovers event happened last week in Umbria in the green heart of Italy. With an exciting programme planned for the week this was a great opportunity to discover the region's wines and their connection to the local food culture. To make it even more interesting the #winelover group organized a Food & Wine Pairing Competition … Continue reading The Delicious Umbria Food and Wine Competition

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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

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EWBC 2013 announced. Back to Rioja!

The dates and location of the 2013 Digital Wine Communications Conference have been announced. This year's EWBC will repeat its first ever location in 2008 and head to Logroño in Rioja, Spain on 25-27 October 2013. This year's EWBC theme is Flavour, reflecting the need to embrace the diversity of the world of wine in all its shapes (regions, grape … Continue reading EWBC 2013 announced. Back to Rioja!

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Unforgettable Food and Wine at Castello delle Regine

I'm in the beautiful region of Umbria in Italy preparing for the first Umbria for #winelovers event that will take place in the next few days in Terni. It's a great opportunity to discover the local food and wine culture of one of the most exciting Italian wine regions. Today I had the opportunity to … Continue reading Unforgettable Food and Wine at Castello delle Regine

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Top 10 Portuguese Wines by Essência do Vinho

Photo by Ilkka Sirén The 10th edition of Essência do Vinho, Portugal's biggest wine event (though not the best :)), is happening this weekend in the beautiful city of Porto. This year's program is filled with exciting tastings and special events. In what has become one of the most awaited wine ceremonies in Portugal, Essência do Vinho has … Continue reading Top 10 Portuguese Wines by Essência do Vinho