Entries from December 2011

December 26, 2011

When It’s Okay To Judge A Book By Its Cover (A Sneak Peak At The One-Of-A-Kind Art On Esporão’s Upcoming Releases)

We’ve all been told (many times, probably) that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. And while that’s certainly true (see, you were right, Mom!), it’s can also be argued that an exceptional book deserves an exceptional cover to match it. It doesn’t change what’s between those covers, of course, but there’s no doubt [...]

December 15, 2011

Joining The Movement: The Case For A New Portuguese Flagship Red

Touriga Nacional. Go ahead, say it. It’s kind of fun, actually. Tor-EE-gah Nah-seeon-OW. Draw out the “OOOOWWWW” at the end (it’s even more fun). While it looks (and sounds) like a political party or social movement (especially with the “national” bit), it’s actually a grape variety – the one widely regarded as being the backbone [...]