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Harvest 2026 in Portugal: the year September turned everything upside down
A forecast 12% more wine, the earliest harvest in memory and a September of extreme heat. Our review of the 2026 harvest, with official sources.
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How long does wine last once opened? The guide to wasting none of it
Sparkling, white, red, Port or Madeira: how many days each bottle keeps once opened, how to store it and how to tell whether it is still...
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Why is Port a fortified wine? The grape spirit that changed everything
One part grape spirit to four parts must: the story behind Port's natural sweetness, the official figures from the IVDP and the myths worth busting.
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Autumn mushrooms: the wines that make them shine at the table
From garlic-sautéed mushrooms to a creamy risotto: the Vinogrande guide to choosing the right wine for every mushroom dish, with six bottles for this autumn.
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Rioja or Ribera del Duero? Differences, Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva
Rioja and Ribera del Duero compared: regions, grapes, style in the glass, what Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva mean, and a selection to taste side by...
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Magnum bottles: what they are, their advantages and how to choose one for Christmas
What a magnum bottle is, how many litres and glasses it holds, why it is preferred for wines built to age, how to store and serve...
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Beaujolais Nouveau 2026: release date, what it is and the Beaujolais crus
Beaujolais Nouveau 2026 is released on 19 November. What it is, why it has a fixed date, the Gamay grape, the ten Beaujolais crus and how...
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Mulled wine: an easy recipe and the best wine to make it
A simple mulled wine recipe for 4 to 6 people, which red to choose, serving tips, an alcohol-free version and answers to the most common questions.
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Jeropiga: what it is, how to serve it and alternatives for São Martinho
What jeropiga is, how it differs from água-pé, how to serve it with chestnuts, and which Moscatels, Ports and Madeiras to choose for São Martinho's magusto.
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St Martin's Day and chestnuts: which wines to drink in November
St Martin's Day (11 November) means chestnuts, the magusto and new wine. Ideas for young reds, jeropiga and Port for November. Free shipping in mainland Portugal...
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Porto Menin 10 Anos White: 93 points from James Suckling
Porto Menin 10 Anos White 500 ml: 93 points from James Suckling, Douro. Free shipping in mainland Portugal on orders over €80.
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Wine critics: who they are and why they matter when buying online
A guide to the critics and publications that matter: Luis Gutiérrez (Wine Advocate), Suckling, Spectator, Tim Atkin MW, Dunnuck, Galloni, Falstaff, Jancis Robinson, Grandes Escolhas and...
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Vinho de Talha and Old Vines in the Alentejo: what has changed
The CVRA has created the Vinhas Velhas and Vinhas Centenárias designations and extended Vinho de Talha certification to the whole Alentejo. What it means for buyers...
