After much hype and anticipation, Tom Cannavan’s 50 Great Portuguese wines selection was finally unveiled in London on Monday 6th June at the Portuguese Ambassador’s Residence in Belgrave Square. We had two successful events in London and Edinburgh and we were also the first UK generic body to use QR codes at a tasting, it enabled visitors to download the tasting brochure, leave feedback and contact the producers direct.

If you missed Portugal’s BIG Tasting with Oz Clarke you can still join in; there is a highlighted version below and also at www.thebigtasting.com Meet the producers, hear Oz’s crazy stories – it’s really entertaining…

Nearly 3,000 people took part in the original event and everyone had a ball; there were parties all over the UK and in Portugal; so why don’t you get hold of the wines from Waitrose (in-store or from Waitrosewine.com) and enjoy tasting these wines along with Oz.

1. Quinta de Azevedo, Vinho Verde white
2. Vida Nova, Algarve red
3. Tinto da Anfora, Alentejo red – where is the winemaker’s favourite place to eat – click here to find out.
4. Tagus Creek Cabernet/Aragonez, Tejo red
5. Arco de Esporão, Alentejo red – meet David Baverstock their flying winemaker
6. Quinta de la Rosa Waitrose Douro red