Tag Archives: Vinho Verde

Giaconda Dining Room

Posted on 28/05/2013 by Henry

I wrote this for Jancisrobinson.com last year. Since then the Giaconda has been refurbished and extended. There is now a bright airy garden room out the back. The food is as good before and the wine list has some interesting … Continue reading →

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Viajante: the essence of Portugal

Posted on 18/11/2012 by Henry

My grandparents used to have a flat in the Algarve which my parents would borrow every summer. We would fly armed with a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label to give to the manager of the Penina Hotel so that … Continue reading →

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Wine of the Week: Vinho Verde, Quinta de Azevedo, 2010

Posted on 09/08/2011 by Henry

Until very recently on my parents’ fridge was a piece of schoolwork by my younger brother from when he was very little. I think the assignment was to describe his father. All I can remember about it is the line … Continue reading →

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