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Cellar Favorite: 1964 Casa Ferreirinha Barca Velha
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Portugal
, Aug 2026
Surprisingly little has been written about Barca Velha compared to the world’s other iconic wines. Barca Velha is Portugal’s most vaunted non-fortified wine. Bottles are coveted. They fetch a pretty penny. The 1964 is a beautiful example of why,.
Cellar Favorite: Kopke 80-Year-Old Tawny Port
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Portugal, Fortified Wines & Spirits
, Mar 2026
There has been a consumer trend towards longer-aged tawnies over the last few years. I find that these wines can be superior to the more renowned vintage Ports, often a little mellower and less high-toned. They are the fortified equivalent of a warm fire on a dismal winter day.
Vinous Table: Lisboeta, London, UK
Portugal, Vinous Table
, Sep 2025
Lisboeta’s authentic and interesting dishes are lip-smackingly delicious. Every plate showcases well-sourced ingredients and impressive execution without pretentiousness.
A Bit of Fortification: Port and Madeira New Releases
Fortified Wines and Spirits, Portugal, featured, Fortified Wines & Spirits
, Jul 2025
Fortified wine has long been a passion of mine. This short article rounds up recent releases from Quinta do Noval, Symington and Taylor Fladgate Port Houses, as well as recent Madeira bottlings from Blandy’s.
Cellar Favorite: 2022 António Madeira Branco Vinhas Velhas
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Portugal
, May 2025
On a recent return to Solar dos Presuntos, Lisbon’s go-to restaurant for any wine-lover, I ordered Madeira’s 2022 Branco Vinhas Velhas. Our sommelier grinned, knowing the treat in store. I was blown away.
Vinous Table: Belcanto, Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal, Vinous Table
, May 2025
If you want to taste high-level cuisine without pretentiousness, then Belcanto comes highly recommended. Generally regarded as Lisbon’s finest restaurant, Belcanto invites the diner on a gustatory journey with Portuguese celebrity chef José Avillez.
Cellar Favorite: 2019 Niepoort Charme Tinto Douro
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Portugal
, Mar 2025
I have long been an admirer and drinker of Dirk Niepoort’s wines, both fortified and unfortified. A 2019 Charme Tinto Douro was drinking beautifully when I cracked open a bottle recently.
Blandy’s Madeira – 2024 Bottlings
Portugal, featured
, Sep 2024
Each year, Blandy’s releases new bottlings of Madeira, from dry Sercial to sweet Malmsey. This short piece takes a look at the 2024 editions.
Quinta do Noval: Latest Releases
Portugal, featured
, Jun 2024
This brief article updates readers on new releases from Quinta do Noval and Romaneira, including the latest Naçional, plus a smattering of older vintages back to a 62-year-old Crusted Port.
Cellar Favorite: Blandy’s Madeira - 2023 Bottlings
cellar favorite, Cellar Favorites, Portugal
, Jul 2023
As is customary every year, I report on the latest Madeira releases from Blandy’s, though readers should note that the 1995 Malmsey is under the Cossart Gordon label. I broach these from dry to sweeter styles.