Sarah Ahmed – The Wine Detective

Heads up: bin end sale on leading 2007 vintage ports, available by the bottle

This morning I’ve had an email from Portugese specialists The Halifax Wine Company with a link to their Fine Wine and Oddments Sale List here.  If you fancy picking up the odd bottle or two of 2007 Vintage Ports – a truly glorious vintage – check it out now (you’ll find my tasting notes here).  Discounted 07s include [...]

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Port: 20% off fine aged tawny & 2007 Vintage Ports at Halifax Wine Company

Award winning Portuguese wine and fortified specialist Halifax Wine Company is offering a discount on Calem 20 & 30 Year Old Tawny Port and a mixed case of top 2007 Vintage Ports from today, Saturday 13th November until Saturday 27th November (or whilst stocks last). Presented in a free wooden gift box, so perfect for Christmas presents, [...]

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The Douro Boys – 2007 table wines & port report

Just to say I’ve posted my full report of my visit earlier this month to meet with the Douro Boys here. It features tasting notes of new releases (2008 whites, 2007 reds and ports) and a report of vertical tastings with each of the famous five – Quintas do Vallado,  do Crasto, do Vale Dona [...]

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