Michael Pinkus Wine Review - On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy

On the Road with the Grape Guy is a on-going feature that follows me from event to event ... I post my thoughts, feelings and reviews of what happened and what I tasted ... basically it is here that I review the events I attend and the things that thrilled me.

Report from - Day 4: Portugal, Vinho Verde ... June 12, 2012

12 Jun 2012

Details: Category: On the Road with the Grape Guy

It's Day 4 and it's a rather light day - with a trip to the Vinho Verde commission in the morning, an afternoon of free time (in which most of us will take the opportunity to grab a few zzz's) and an evening spent with the minister in charge of wine (and other things) ... but wait, there is some excitement in the morning that gets us all riled up ... let's take a look:

(to see the pictures from Day 4, click here)

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.

Report from - Day 3: Portugal, Vinho Verde ... June 11, 2012

11 Jun 2012

Details: Category: On the Road with the Grape Guy

As lackluster as Day 2 was, Day 3 was the exact opposite - the majority of the wines were extraordinary, the producers engaging, the food inventive and rustic (but very good) and the camaraderie of the group cam to a head over dinner in a manor house kitchen - and dinner ended with a bit of a surprise ... Let's take a look:

(to see the pictures of Day 3, click here)

To read about more interesting adventures thru the world of wine check out the On the Road With the Grape Guy blog.