631. Pedro Domecq, Capuchino Viejisimo Palo Cortado Sherry VORS, NV (2011) 
630. Sanchez Romate, Maribel Amontillado Sherry, NV (2011) 
629. Ridge Vineyards, Geyserville Sonoma County, 1999 
628. Château Jolys, Jurançon Vendanges Tardives Terrae Essencia, 2001 
627. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Pinot Gris Calcaire Alsace, 2007 
626. Domaine Ricarde, Jurançon Cuvée Lou Mansengou, 2006 Portugal
609. Quinta do Noval, Vintage Port, 1985
Not a renowned vintage for Noval, as they were going through a lean period, pre-AXA, and this is starting to show its age. Nevertheless, …
Berry Bros press tasting: how the other half live
The Berry Bros & Rudd Autumn / Winter press tasting, in stark contrast to the Co-op supermarket’s Autumn press tasting exactly a week before, showed …
551. Rolan, Alvarinho Minho, 2004
Thoroughly unexpected in several ways. Firstly, SJ and I had this on our first night in Cape Verde, where our expectations (well, mine) had …
526. Cartuxa, Évora, 2006
We actually (by accident) had both the 2007 (13.5% ABV) and the 2006 (14.5%) on the same evening, as we finished off the Hotel’s …
525. Esporão, Alentejo Reserva, 2006
Another wine enjoyed over dinner in Avis, and another quasi-local one as well, from Alentejo. Came across as lighter than the 2003 Mouchão, though …
524. Mouchão, Vinho Regional Alentejano, 2003
Pretty expensive, although this was the hotel restaurant price during our training camp in Avis, in the Northern part of Alentejo. Nevertheless, a high …
460. Bacalhôa, J. P. Moscatel Moscatel de Setúbal, 2001
When we were in Portugal to celebrate the bicentennial of General Delaborde’s Battle of Roliça against Wellington, I was keen to try a Moscatel …
456. Ramos Pinto, Duas Quintas Douro Reserva, 2004
Another from the 3rd Optimor Case, and this a blend based primarily on Touriga Nacional. Deep, slightly opaque ruby colour; youthful, dense and with …
428. Barbeito, Malvasia Madeira, 1948
This was then designed to be the centrepiece of Mum’s 60th – a 60 year old Madeira. And it performed pretty well too. And …
421. Taylor, Vintage Port, 1966
What a cracking way to finish Tony’s stag party dinner at Greig’s Grill. It is such a shame that they served this in old-school …