Tag Archives: Portugal

Excitement in Portugal

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Dave McIntyre

My list of my favorite “Great Value” wines of 2017 — posted here yesterday and published earlier this month in The Washington Post — caused a mini stir in Portugal. Or at least, the winery that produces my #3 wine, … Continue reading →

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Choosing a “house wine” – what are your criteria?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Dave McIntyre

What do you look for in a “house wine”? I usually find one or two inexpensive wines that over-perform for their price and then stock up on them for those casual meals at home, or a relaxing moment that calls … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview WoW: Lello Tinto 2009, Douro, $8

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Dave McIntyre

This Wine of the Week is a real “WoW”! The Lello Tinto 2009 from Portugal’s magnificent Douro Valley is the best Douro wine I’ve tasted under $10. The 2009 is better even that previous vintages. If price has kept you … Continue reading →

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Crashing the Party at Quinta do Crasto

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Dave McIntyre

The recent harvest wasn’t a disaster everywhere, after all. Portugal’s Douro Valley enjoyed exceptional weather and a “classic” harvest, according to Miguel Roquette, marketing director for Quinta do Crasto winery, which his family has owned for more than a century. … Continue reading →

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“Tawny – How I Loves Ya’, How I Loves Ya’ …. “

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Dave McIntyre

A reader posed this question on this week’s Free Range chat by The Washington Post’s Food section. Since she hit upon one of my favorite subjects – Port – I thought I’d share her question and my response: Help with … Continue reading →

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Holiday Gift Guide: Port

Posted on December 15, 2010 by

Looking for a wine to give a wine lover? Champagne comes to mind, but a less obvious and equally impressive choice is Port. In today’s Washington Post, I recommend some vintage and some edgy new ruby Ports that make worthy … Continue reading →

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From A-List to Riffraff in 12 Hours at Vinexpo

Posted on June 25, 2009 by

One very important aspect of Vinexpo is the industry’s effort to flatter the press. On Sunday evening, the Conseil des Grands Crus Classés en 1855 Médoc et Sauternes hosted a black-tie dinner at Château Lafite-Rothschild in honor of the international … Continue reading →

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Are You Drinking Your LBVs?

Posted on February 4, 2009 by

Port brings to mind stuffy old geezers in smoking jackets who “repair to the library” after dinner to puff on cigars, discuss affairs of state (in speech rife with “I say!” and “Hear, hear!”), toast Baron James Forrester and share … Continue reading →

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