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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
Friday 30 January 2026
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I have just received the following report of a comparative tasting in which I was asked to participate in Lisbon...
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More Portuguese table wine, I'm afraid, but white this time – and very delicious too. Quite a find and made...
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On purple pages recently we have looked in some detail at the most exciting table wines to emerge from Portugal's...
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See also my tasting notes on wines from this area. Here on purple pages, especially in your turn, we have...
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This should be read in conjunction with my overview in inside information. Dão Duque de Viseu 2000 Sogrape 15 Drink...
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Richard Mayson, wine writer and Portuguese specialist, sends this report: I have just come back from the Douro and things...
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Along with its neighbour Dão, Bairrada is one of Portugal's most classic red table wine regions. Douro has been catching...
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My palate spends a lot of time immersed in the various offerings of wine producers in what is so inaccurately...
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