At what is arguably São Paulo's answer to Clarke's restaurant in London or Fanny's at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, the restaurant named Julia after Julia Child, I had the chance to taste some fascinating new wines. I thought you might be interested too.
Tapada de Coelheiros branco 2002 (Roupeiro and Chardonnay) Alentejo
'Best Portuguese Wine White' according to the recent Lisbon tasting reported on in wine news but it seemed a bit inexpressive in the southern hemisphere. Nice creamy, sophisticated texture but no very distinctive flavour. Slight green note (presumably the Roupeiro) and full body.
Luca Pinot Noir 2001 Mendoza...