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CANADA DRY…AND THIRSTY

Publicado em 26 de Maio de 2013 por Aníbal Coutinho

I despise wine snobs. I’ve said it. So please bear in mind that I do not know enough about Canadian Wines. But this afternoon, organized by Bordelaise competitition Citadelles du Vin, I have learned a couple of things about the … Continuar a ler →

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WINES OF BEIRA INTERIOR: LOCALS ONLY?

Publicado em 22 de Maio de 2013 por Aníbal Coutinho

What an overwelming first day of blind tasting at the 6th Beira Interior Wine Competition, held in bioclimatic city of Guarda. I am chairing this year’s event so I’m just sharing what I’ve heard from other tasters. Earthy mineral – … Continuar a ler →

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MELGAÇO EQUALS ALVARINHO AND FIGHT TO CUT THE VAT

Publicado em 20 de Maio de 2013 por Aníbal Coutinho

What a day! 100+ wines from the DO Dão tasted blind at Viseu,  matching the Dão Primeurs 2012. Will tell you more in coming posts. Then travel through Chaves, Verín (check the precious road photo of its castle), Ourense, arriving … Continuar a ler →

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CONCURSO VINHOS DE PORTUGAL: REVISITING A FLOWERLESS GARDEN

Publicado em 19 de Maio de 2013 por Aníbal Coutinho

The improved and more expensive than ever National Wine Competition, now called Concurso Vinhos de Portugal, ended last Friday. I was invited to judge and would have gladly accepted but, unfortunately, I had to decline due to my oral presentation … Continuar a ler →

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13th PENÍNSULA DE SETÚBAL WINE AWARDS CEREMONY

Publicado em 18 de Maio de 2013 por Aníbal Coutinho

Last night, historical church of Santiago in Palmela hosted the 13th Península de Setúbal Wine Competition Awards Ceremony. And the winners are: Ups, that’s the wonderful team of the appellation board (President Henrique Soares and the Jury Chairman – myself … Continuar a ler →

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CONCOURS MONDIAL BRUXELLES 2014 GOES HOME

Publicado em 12 de Maio de 2013 por Aníbal Coutinho

In 2014, the 20th edition of Concours Mondial de Bruxelles will be held in…

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PUTNA STOP TO WINE SNOBBERY

Publicado em 11 de Maio de 2013 por Aníbal Coutinho

Living as French first growth (and Vintage Port) leeches, wine snobs would never consider to speak or even think about Slovak wines. One of the most interesting things about globetrotter Mondial de Bruxelles is to get to know local wines and … Continuar a ler →

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Expect backpacks to be included in back to school sales during

Publicado em 10 de Maio de 2013 por Aníbal Coutinho

8) Have daily habits. After you develop a routine of things that are simple but important, your body will naturally do them. This is important because we can get distracted by our regular routines and use them as vices to … Continuar a ler →

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WHAT DO INTERNATIONAL WINE BUYERS KNOW ABOUT PORTUGAL?

Publicado em 9 de Maio de 2013 por Aníbal Coutinho

Alexandre Relvas Jr. from promising Herdade de S. Miguel in Alentejo, told me, on our way to Mondial Bruxelles, held this year in Bratislava, that he and his team are travelling big time in order to increase export market share. … Continuar a ler →

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RESULTS: I IBERIAN MUSCAT COMPETITION

Publicado em 7 de Maio de 2013 por Aníbal Coutinho

Just 1 maximum award: Great Gold Medal to Malo Wine Estate, with its Fortified DO Setubal Muscat, Superior 2003. Congratulations! Resultados 1º Concurso Ibérico de Moscatel 2013

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