My thoughts on expensive wine in Regalier Magazine …
When the message IS the bottle
You probably have no idea how much you can tell about a wine just by looking at the bottle. Here are some of the tricks to help you reveal their secrets…
The Effects of Climate Change - Part Three
How ingenious winemakers are solving the problem of over-ripe grapes. We blow the lid off the biggest secret in the industry…
Read moreThe historic wines of Carcavelos
Currently comprising of just 25 hectares of vineyard, Carcavelos is the smallest DOC in the country, and produces a very rare and unusual fortified wine.
Read moreWhy Wineboxes are Brilliant
The future is in a box…
Read moreNew OHW Course!
Due to popular demand, we've just started running a totally new wine course. Ask and you shall receive.
Organised by Viajante Sincera in conjunction with the fantastic Garrafeira Imperial, Lisbon's finest winebar and shop, we have just added An Introduction to Wine Tasting Techniques to our ever-growing portfolio.
Read moreChanging Times, Changing Wines
I recently ran a wine masterclass for some friends of my parents who used to live in Portugal back in the 1960s and 70s. Understandably, they were staggered by the quality of the wines which were vastly improved from those that they remembered. But how bad exactly were Portuguese wines a generation ago, and what has changed?
Read moreOrganic Viticulture
Organic wines are becoming increasingly popular these days. You would think that organic viticulture would also benefit the environment, but in fact this isn’t often the case. Follow the link below to an article that I wrote for The World of Fine Wine about where it all falls down…