by Jo Diaz | Feb 27, 2017 | History, Portugal, Wine
As I’ve earlier written, To Understand Portuguese Wines, One Must First Understand the People. This continues to be my mantra, most especially after having spent 10 days in Portugal with Delfim Costa, when he was working with Enoforum Wines. In world history,...
by Jo Diaz | Sep 17, 2015 | Adega de Borba, Alentejo, Wine, Wine HIstory, Wine Hospitality, Winemaker, Winemaking, Winery, Wines of Portugal
Another day in the life with Enoforum Wines as my host, while enjoying The Wines of Portugal. Winemaker Óscar Gato of Adega Coop de Borba is based in the town of Borba, a municipality of the Évora District, in Portugal. As I’ve written earlier this week, to...
by Jo Diaz | Sep 15, 2015 | Portugal, Wine
In order to understand the wines of Portugal, first you must understand its culture. My friend Delfim Costa sent this book to me from Portugal. I was so touched with his unexpected generosity, that it became a New Year’s resolution to learn more about Portugal....
by Jo Diaz | Jul 8, 2014 | History, Portugal, Wine, Wine HIstory, Winemaking, Winery
As I’ve written previously, To Understand Portuguese Wines, One Must First Understand the People. I would add the word “history” to what must also be understood. I can now say this, most especially after having spent 10 days in Portugal last fall...
by Jo Diaz | Apr 22, 2013 | Alentejo, Portugal, Video, Vineyards, Wine, Wine Blogger, Winery
I was very fortunate to be hired for a couple of years by Enoforum Wines to advocate for Portuguese wines. Part of my PR job actually took me to Portugal, so I could learn about their culture. Any civilized culture includes their wine history. Portugal’s wine...
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