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Quinta do Vesúvio, Pombal do Vesúvio 2022 Douro
A gorgeously fragrant, dry Portuguese red from an iconic producer. And it’s widely available for as little as €13.65, £21.57, $29.24. Above, an aerial view of Quinta do Vesúvio’s vineyards...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
• 1 min read
Wine news in 5
Strengthening US wine labelling, new EU trade deals, market reports, more bottles lighten up
Plus, wet weather makes California drought-free for the first time in 25 years and leaves snow on Douro vineyards. Much to the delight of Otto, Paul Symington’s dog, above. A...
Samantha Cole-Johnson
• 1 min read
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