by Jo Diaz | Feb 27, 2014 | Alentejo, Port, Portugal, Wine
It’s said that there are possibly over 500 Portuguese wine grape varieties. So, I set out to find them.
by Jo Diaz | Sep 2, 2013 | Alentejo, Portugal, Wine
Kicking myself all over the place… We all know that “Opportunity only knocks once,” and I didn’t answer the door… I’m still asking myself, “Are you kidding me?” BACK STORY: I had just booked a flight to North Carolina to...
by Jo Diaz | Apr 20, 2012 | Ecology, Green News, Wine, Wine Blog staff members, Wine Blogger, Wine Writer
It’s not easy being green, as “Kermie” likes to sing; but then, all good things take more thought, understanding, and commitment. And by a very green wine writer, I don’t mean “green” by experience; I mean green by social...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 26, 2010 | Alentejo, Portugal, Wine
As of June 19, 2010, this is the most comprehensive list to date.* Portuguese White Grape Varieties (Name ~ DOC Region) [A] Alicante Branco Algarve ~ Bucelas, Carcavelos Almafra Almenhaca Alvadurão Alvar Alvaraca ~ Douro Alvarelhão Branco Alvarinho ~ Monção, used for...
by Jo Diaz | Jun 21, 2010 | Alentejo, Portugal, Wine
Image via Wikipedia First of all, I can’t believe how many of you were interested in the original blog posting about how many grape varieties there are in Portugal. Secondly, the re-tweeting of this one was immense. I’m totally surprised by the interest...
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