Blogs about: Alvarinho
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Gual & Baboso
Let me introduce you to Gual and Baboso. No, they are neither law partners nor ice dancers. Gual and Baboso are autochthonous grape varieties that grow on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. These are two… more →
The Spanish Table in Berkeley
Wine from the last week or two...
wrote 3 months ago: Another mid-week feast with @bozzycooks brought pressured cooked ox tails and rice. I pulled my last … more →
Albariño & Mencía - Spanish Delights
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wrote 9 months ago: Many of you know of my deep fascination and love of Spanish wines. Of late I have become especially … more →
Vinho Verde producers pin hopes on Alvarinho
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wrote 10 months ago: Plantings of Alvarinho are on the rise in northern Portugal as producers seek to boost both value an … more →
Wines for the Summer Wind
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wrote 11 months ago: The summer wind came blowin’ in From across the sea It lingered there to touch your hair And w … more →
So what's Vinho Verde?
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wrote 1 year ago: When I heard about the Vinho Verde tasting in Toronto, it peaked my curiosity. I’ve heard abou … more →
Grape Dictionairy: Albariño
wrote 1 year ago: Albariño Grape (Vitis) Color of berry skin Blanc Species Vitis vinifera Also called Alvarinho and ot … more →
Quinta de Soalheiro Soalheiro Vinho Verde – 2010 – 9.1 - James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
wrote 1 year ago: Varietal: Alvarinho –100% Flinty and acid level harmonising the experience; Meyer lemon peel and zes … more →
Trajarinho Vinho Verde – 2010 – 9.0 - James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
wrote 1 year ago: Varietals: Alvarinho – 60% Trajadura – 40% Crisp, clean; accentuated with a light kiss of papaya, Me … more →
LCBO Vintages release - March 19, 2011
wrote 2 years ago: The feature of this weekend’s LCBO Vintages release is wines from Spain and Portugal. This should b … more →
What Portuguese Wines are in BC?
wrote 2 years ago: With my fantastic wine tasting of Portuguese wines this week (see earlier blog articles), I thought … more →
Being Impressed at the G7 Wines of Portugal Tasting - Part 1
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wrote 2 years ago: There is always so much to learn in the world of wine. Different varietals, different wine regions, … more →
Gual & Baboso
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wrote 2 years ago: Let me introduce you to Gual and Baboso. No, they are neither law partners nor ice dancers. Gual and … more →
Portuguese wine experience...
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wrote 2 years ago: A few days in Lisbon is all it takes to convince anyone that Portugal is indeed a distinct and diffe … more →
The Path Less Traveled
wrote 2 years ago: Sometimes the most interesting wines are the ones you don’t expect. A little known grape varie … more →
Quinta da Lixa Vinho Verde Alvarinho – 2009 – 8.9 - James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
wrote 2 years ago: Spiced Seckel pear, roasted almonds, pepper; scent of hibiscus and summer herb garden. ** ¡Salud! Ja … more →
Quinta da Lixa Vinho Verde – 2009 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
wrote 2 years ago: This wine is 42.5% Loureiro, 42.5% Trajadura and Alvarinho Kaffir lime, white pitted fruit, anise, … more →
Monte de Ravasqueira Vinha das Romãs White Alentejano – 2007 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / James the Wine Guy
wrote 2 years ago: This wine is 60% Alvarinho, 30% Viognier and 10% Arinto. High acid; Snowbrite white peach, golden r … more →
Quinta do Feital - A Minho Marvel
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wrote 3 years ago: The beautiful Quinta do Feital I attended the annual Portuguese tasting in London the other day wher … more →
Springtime New Arrivals
wrote 3 years ago: Springtime in the wine business is like a month-long birthday party/baby shower/Christmas morning al … more →
