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  • Baronesa de Vilar Rosé Port

    Baronesa de Vilar Rosé Port

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    Simon Judge

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    Made by Alvaro van Zeller, a 15th-generation winemaker from one of the Douro Valley’s most renowned families, whose lineage dates back to 1715 and once included ownership of the iconic Quinta do Noval, this rosé port reflects both heritage and innovation. Rosé port itself is a relatively recent addition to the Douro, only introduced in…

  • Porto World of Wine

    Porto World of Wine

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    Simon Judge

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    In September 2024, my wife and I took a tour to Portugal, including both Lisbon and Porto. During our time in Porto, we had the chance to explore the new World of Wine (WoW), which had opened since our last visit. WoW emerged following a change in regulations that no longer required port wine to…

  • Understanding Portuguese Wines

    Understanding Portuguese Wines

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    Simon Judge

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    Portugal’s winemaking heritage is not only shaped by the country’s extensive range of climates and terroirs but also by the passionate commitment of its winemakers to both innovation and the preservation of centuries-old practices. In 2020, Portugal solidified its position on the international wine stage as the 10th largest exporter by volume and 11th by…

  • Kopke Library Collection Tasting

    Kopke Library Collection Tasting

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    Simon Judge

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    Kopke, the oldest port wine house, has a rich history dating back to its foundation by German Nicolau Kopkë in 1638. Since establishing its vineyards in the Douro Valley in 1781, Kopke was bought by the Bohane family in London. However, Kopke has been proudly Portuguese since the mid-twentieth century and is now under the…

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