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August Wrap-up of Portuguese Wines

Started by Ryan Opaz · 9 months ago

The time has finally come to say “adeiu” to August, to long bright summer days, and to our month long dedication to Portuguese wines. As we look back over the month with excitement as to what we learned, I think it’s important to ask ourselves, R ... Continue reading »

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  • Troy

    1 year ago

    I liked it more than you can imagine. Please keep up the attention on Portugal. One of the benefits of being ignored by the rest of the world is that truly outstanding wines are much less expensive here than in other major wine producing countries. The world's attention will ruin that but it will be good for the producers, so I suppose we have to support it.


    We welcome you back anytime. Let me know if you would like some out-of-the-way restaurant recommendations with incredible wine lists (no, I don't work for any of them).
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  • Gabriella

    1 year ago

    Troy, out of curiosity, what sparked your passion on the subject of Portuguese wine? And yes, we will absolutely be going back!
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  • Troy

    1 year ago

    I liked it more than you can imagine. Please keep up the attention on Portugal. One of the benefits of being ignored by the rest of the world is that truly outstanding wines are much less expensive here than in other major wine producing countries. The world's attention will ruin that but it will be good for the producers, so I suppose we have to support it.

    We welcome you back anytime. Let me know if you would like some out-of-the-way restaurant recommendations with incredible wine lists (no, I don't work for any of them).
    reply
  • Gabriella

    1 year ago

    Troy, out of curiosity, what sparked your passion on the subject of Portuguese wine? And yes, we will absolutely be going back!
    reply
  • Troy

    1 year ago

    I've been working with and around the wine industry for many years and currently live in Portugal (I move -- for my real job -- every 2 or 3 years). So, upon arrival, I leapt into Portuguese wines, about which I knew little before I arrived. Some Portuguese friends who are self-described "wine geeks" take me out a few times per month for long, extremely enjoyable lunches soaked in Portuguese wine. At first they described it as "educational," although I'm sure it was also something of a test to find out if I was really serious. Now it is just sheer hedonism.


    Glad to see the links to the older reviews. Having just found this site today, I hadn't had a chance to explore past postings.
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  • Troy

    1 year ago

    I've been working with and around the wine industry for many years and currently live in Portugal (I move -- for my real job -- every 2 or 3 years). So, upon arrival, I leapt into Portuguese wines, about which I knew little before I arrived. Some Portuguese friends who are self-described "wine geeks" take me out a few times per month for long, extremely enjoyable lunches soaked in Portuguese wine. At first they described it as "educational," although I'm sure it was also something of a test to find out if I was really serious. Now it is just sheer hedonism.

    Glad to see the links to the older reviews. Having just found this site today, I hadn't had a chance to explore past postings.
    reply
  • Bill

    1 year ago

    I still owe you reviews of four wines. I've been busy, blah, blah, blaf, arf, arf , so haven't had time.


    Ryan's suggestion to try Solovino in St. Paul was right on! They've got some very interesting wine, including a large Portuguese wine section. Thanks, Ryan. And for those of you readers in the Twin Cities, it's well worth the time to check it out.
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  • Bill

    1 year ago

    I still owe you reviews of four wines. I've been busy, blah, blah, blaf, arf, arf , so haven't had time.

    Ryan's suggestion to try Solovino in St. Paul was right on! They've got some very interesting wine, including a large Portuguese wine section. Thanks, Ryan. And for those of you readers in the Twin Cities, it's well worth the time to check it out.
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  • Ryan

    1 year ago

    Good to hear from you Bill and we are holding you to your notes. Would love to hear what you thought of the wines you tried! Cheers, Ryan
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  • Ryan Opaz

    1 year ago

    Good to hear from you Bill and we are holding you to your notes. Would love to hear what you thought of the wines you tried! Cheers, Ryan
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