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by albuquerque
12:09 Thu 27 Mar 2008
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: What the Portuguese drink
Replies: 14
Views: 6921

Well, the question is not all about money (as i said in my previous post, this topic could be long...), but also about "education" and "style". There are lots of portuguese with financial capacity to drink well that won't, many times because they find the price of wine too specul...
by albuquerque
11:41 Thu 27 Mar 2008
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: What the Portuguese drink
Replies: 14
Views: 6921

Hi. It's a fact that very few of us (i'm portuguese :D ) drink port wine, and i'll say 99% of the population doesn't know what is a "vintage" or a "lbv". But every coffee shop will have a entry level tawny or ruby if you ask. But most of my "non drinking" friends are am...
by albuquerque
09:25 Tue 18 Mar 2008
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Essenca do vinho Colheita Experience
Replies: 8
Views: 4210

Thanks.

As i'm a "local", don't hesitate if you need some kind of information or help.

Hope to learn some things with you, also :D

Cheers
by albuquerque
09:05 Tue 18 Mar 2008
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Essenca do vinho Colheita Experience
Replies: 8
Views: 4210

Axel wrote:If you have any restaurant suggestions for me, please let me know
Next time you come to Porto, we'll see what's "in".

Just for the record, and as this is a port forum, the best restaurant in the cellars is Barao Fladgate, at Taylor's.

Cheers
by albuquerque
10:49 Mon 17 Mar 2008
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Essenca do vinho Colheita Experience
Replies: 8
Views: 4210

Hi, Axel. What restaurants did you go while in Porto ? I know this was not your main interest :D , but yet it may be so important as the wines. Definitely. For a port lover this is the place to be. Lots to talk, lots to taste and plenty of good looking chicks offering you more. :lol: Cheers