Early July and the magnificent Douro is probably bumping with tourists. As a tourist destination it is well-worth the visit for its unparalleled beauty, breathtaking views and an abundance of nature, but for wine students, aficionados, geeks and freaks it is a definite must. The oldest demarcated wine region in the world, there is so…
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To Frankenstein Wines
When Portuguese winemaker Dirk Niepoort made his first still wine, the Robustus 1990, his father told him that his wine was “uma merda” (shit), the worst thing he had ever tasted and proceeded to sell off all barrels except one. The Niepoort master blender and family friend, José Nogueira, also told him the wine smelt awful, it…
Bottled Bliss 