tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post2861179775798632034..comments2024-03-28T02:36:57.726-07:00Comments on Good Wine Under $20: Exploring Portuguese Wines: They're the Next Big ThingDr. Debshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02892131332003571463noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-13924472245362944842007-11-14T08:49:00.000-08:002007-11-14T08:49:00.000-08:00Jeff, I can but agree--not had a bad bottle yet. A...Jeff, I can but agree--not had a bad bottle yet. And Richard, you will definitely know which wines (or at least which varietals) to buy after attending this tasting.<BR/><BR/>Gabriella, I think we aren't paying attention here in the US because we can't find the wine. 1/2 of the producers at the tasting were looking for US representation--and this was some amazing wine. All of us want recognition for what we do. Some get it and some don't. I just want to see more Portuguese producers getting it. <BR/><BR/>To do so, I think these tastings are crucial. I told people I was going to a Portuguese tasting and they said, "Oh, I don't like sweet wines." It's like riesling was a few years ago. But it will change, if people can just get their hands on the stuff.Dr. Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02892131332003571463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-52546968370521940082007-11-13T18:57:00.000-08:002007-11-13T18:57:00.000-08:00I am amazed every time I taste a Portuguese wine a...I am amazed every time I taste a Portuguese wine at the complexity of flavors they provide - even the inexpensive bottles. I also appreciate their food-friendliness. While I can't say I've had a lot, I can say I've never had a Portuguese wine that I didn't really enjoy.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133339922417055410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-16914827503146074742007-11-13T16:23:00.000-08:002007-11-13T16:23:00.000-08:00I should be attending the Boston wine tasting and ...I should be attending the Boston wine tasting and your review certainly made me more excited to go. I too don't have much experience with Portuguese wines, though I have enjoyed a few over the past few years. I do look forward to the wide variety of wines that will be available at the tasting.<BR/><BR/>I know there are a couple local wine stores that sell Portuguese wines. They are located generally in neighborhoods with a high Portuguese/Brazilian population. Though I really did not know which wines to buy.Richard Auffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053780638267491912.post-32405363262794694782007-11-13T15:13:00.000-08:002007-11-13T15:13:00.000-08:00Fantastic post! Granted, I'm a little biased on th...Fantastic post! Granted, I'm a little biased on the topic, but I sincerely enjoyed both the way you defended Portuguese wine and how you related it to your experience. One who can combine theory and practice is a sign of great teacher ;-) <BR/><BR/>However, I have one more point I would like to add that I think is extremely important: the Portuguese producers want to be seen. Sure, all producers around the world want to be seen and heard, but having been in Lisbon in a room chalk full of producers, you couldn't find one who wouldn't have painted himself red, white and blue to have someone pay attention to him. So, what gives? If Portugal has quality wines that or both unique and of great value, why aren't we paying attention?Gabriella Opazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446489631141921802noreply@blogger.com