European Wine Bloggers Conference 2009

Date: Oct 30, 2009 to Nov 1, 2009
Location: Lisboa (Portugal)
Address: Hotel Grand VIP, Avenida 5 de Outubro, 1900 Lisboa (map)
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Description: The 2009 European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC) will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from October 30 to November 1, 2009. Bringing together bloggers of all backgrounds including: winemakers, wine writers, marketers, foodies, retailers and distributors from around the world, this year's... (more)

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Duas Quintas 2008red

Winery Ramos Pinto | in Bairrada, Portugal

Touriga Franca | Tinta Roriz | Touriga Nacional

3.9 /5

4 Tasted
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Vinha da Defesa 2008white

Winery Esporão | in Alentejo, Portugal

Arinto | Roupeiro | Antao Vaz

1 reviews from event participants

3.7 /5

5 Tasted
0 Favs

Dona Matilde 2008white

Winery Quinta Dona Matilde | in Douro, Portugal

Arinto | Viosinho | Rabigato | Gouveio

1 reviews from event participants

4.1 /5

1 Tasted
0 Favs

Quinta Dos Roques Encruzado 2008white

Winery Quinta dos Roques | in Dão, Portugal

Encruzado

0.0 /5

0 Tasted
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VZ 2008white

Winery Lemos & Van Zeller | in Douro, Portugal

2 reviews from event participants

4.1 /5

2 Tasted
0 Favs

Chaminé 2008red

Winery Cortes de Cima | in Alentejo, Portugal

4 reviews from event participants

4.0 /5

48 Tasted
22 Favs

Portal do Fidalgo Alvarinho 2008white

Winery PROVAM | in Monção, Portugal

Alvarinho

3.5 /5

1 Tasted
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Borges Dão Reserva 2008white

Winery Vinhos Borges | in Dão, Portugal

Encruzado | Bical

0.0 /5

1 Tasted
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Navazos Niepoort 2008white

Winery Equipo Navazos & Niepoort | in JEREZ-XERES-SHERRY Y MANZANILLA SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEDA, Spain

Palomino Fino

2 reviews from event participants

gabriellaopaz has reviewed the Navazos Niepoort 2008 4.5 /5

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There are few times when tasting an Iberian wine that I'm left almost speechless pondering exactly the words I want to use to describe a wine. This just happens to be one of those moments, where a table wine comes off as a mild Fino with nuances of a Cava. On the nose, it shows considerable notes of flor with a touch of almond, mineral, honeydew, green apple and candy lemon. I occasionally pick out sweet aromas of freshly baked brioche as well. Overall, a thought-provoking bouquet, but it's the mouth that really stirs the imagination. Think of sipping on a slightly bready Brut Cava with lingering flavors reminiscent of the sea. Nice medium acidity, good structure, lovely round mouthfeel and a lingering finish that shows the flor of sherry, the breadiness of cava and a rich, creamy lemon and mineral flavor that gently cleanses the palate in preparation for the next experience. This is a wine I'd share with people who love new experiences, new flavors and a new story to share.

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bjwdad Perhaps in a future life I will be able to experience a wine like this. Beautiful review, Gabriella!

758 days ago

gabriellaopaz Thank you for the compliment, but it was the wine that spoke :)

757 days ago

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ryanopaz has reviewed the Navazos Niepoort 2008 4.5 /5

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Lemony bready nose on this with obvious 'flor' influenece. Really a rich and layered nose that draws me back to the glass for a prolonged sniff before each sip. So many things in this nose, green melon, lemon zest, minerals, and so much more. I think I might find something new each time. In the mouth a wine that is alive and full of zest. Sherry like acidity with a softness that the finish, reminding me of a salted lemonade I once had in India. That bready flor like sherry-esque lingering finish, makes me want to sip this all day long. A wine that would probably that a new wine drinker a bit to figure out, but something that a lover of sherries and other brut nature sparklers might fall in love for. This a white wine to reflect on and let spur on debates late into the hot summer evening.

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rckr1951 Alright - lusciuos. Salted lemonade sounds like marquita to me. I'll drink it, even though it has an obviuos "flor" influence :)!!!

759 days ago

bjwdad Unrelated to the above, Ryan...I've seen "kirsch" in a couple of your reviews, and I finally experienced a delicious dose of it, in a California Pinot Noir.

759 days ago

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4.1 /5

5 Tasted
0 Favs

Viña Esmeralda 2008white

Winery Bodegas Torres | in Catalunya, Spain

Moscatel De Alejandria | Moscatel De Grano Menudo | Gewuerztraminer

1 reviews from event participants

3.7 /5

4 Tasted
0 Favs

Afros Vinhão 2008red

Winery Casal do Paço Padreiro - Soc. Vitivinícola, Lda. | in Vinho Verde, Portugal

Vinhão

1 reviews from event participants

3.9 /5

6 Tasted
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Esporão Late Harvest 2008sweet

Winery Esporão | in Alentejo, Portugal

Semillon

2 reviews from event participants

3.8 /5

4 Tasted
0 Favs

Vinha da Defesa 2008red

Winery Esporão | in Alentejo, Portugal

Touriga Nacional | Syrah

1 reviews from event participants

3.8 /5

8 Tasted
1 Fav

Tapada dos Monges Espadeiro 2008rosé

Winery Vinhos Norte | in Vinho Verde, Portugal

Espadeiro

2.0 /5

1 Tasted
0 Favs

Tapada dos Monges 2008white

Winery Vinhos Norte | in Vinho Verde, Portugal

Arinto | Trajadura | Loureiro

4.0 /5

1 Tasted
0 Favs

Lello 2008white

Winery Vinhos Borges | in Douro, Portugal

Malvasia Fina | Gouveio | Viosinho | Rabigato

0.0 /5

0 Tasted
0 Favs

Vinha Antiga Alvarinho Escolha 2008white

Winery PROVAM | in Monção, Portugal

Alvarinho

3.6 /5

4 Tasted
0 Favs

Vinha da Defesa 2008rosé

Winery Esporão | in Alentejo, Portugal

Syrah | Aragones

2 reviews from event participants

3.8 /5

6 Tasted
1 Fav

Marquês dos Vales - Grace Touriga Nacional 2008red

Winery Quinta dos Vales - Agricultura e Turismo, S.A. | in Algarve, Portugal

Touriga Nacional

3.8 /5

1 Tasted
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Arca Nova 2008white

Winery Quinta das Arcas | in Vinho Verde, Portugal

loureiro | arinto

1 reviews from event participants

3.5 /5

1 Tasted
0 Favs

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