Rio Real 2009 is a dark, fruity and rich wine, everything a good Douro red should be – it has been created thanks to the Naked Angel funding and is now available to buy online from Naked Wines.

Rio Real 2009 is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz grapes, and last May won a Silver medal at the International Wine Challenge.

It is the first Douro wine from Parras and thanks to the Naked Angel funding it allowed producers to rent a vineyard and a few tanks in a small winery in the Douro valley.

In the UK, all of their wines are exclusive at NakedWines.com.

Fulham Wine Rooms in London are offering a large glass (175ml) of Arca Nova Vinho Verde for £2.95 every day in August from 5pm – 8pm.

Pop along for an evening drink, they are located at: 871 – 873 Fulham Road London, SW6 5HP

‘Wine from Portugal’ want you to taste the passion, and are offering you a mixed case of 6 wines from Adega de Borba, based in the heart of the Alentejo for just £39.99.

The 6 wines include:
Convento da Vila Branco Alentejo DOC 2009
Convento da Vila Tinto Alentejo DOC 2009
Montes Claros Tinto Alentejo DOC 2007
Branco Alentejo DOC 2009
Premium Tinto Alentejo DOC 2007
Reserva Tinto Alentejo DOC 2008

To order your mixed case from Wine From Portugal click here.

Fareham Wine Cellar is offering Wines of Portugal members free delivery and a exclusive 5% discount on a 6 bottle case of Niepoort Secundum Vintage Port – both the 1999 and the 2000 vintage available and the 6 bottles can be mixed.

Dirk Niepoort created this second style of vintage port called “Secundum” with the intention of providing an approachable Vintage Port that offers immediate satisfaction yet is well-balanced enough to age for decades. Both of these vintages are very approachable now and perhaps would mmake a great alternative to drinking your other Vintage Ports too young!

Both Ports were produced from vines that are more than 70 years-old (predominantly Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Tinta Amarela and Touriga Nacional). The grapes were foot trodden and the wine was aged in large old oak vats at Niepoort’s lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia prior to release.

Niepoort Secundum 1999 for £32.70
Secundum 1999 was the first vintage produced. For Dirk Niepoort, the Secundum 1999 “Is very impressive, it shows its tannin and also identifies the fruit itself with its concentration and richness. A powerful wine with very good longevity.”

Niepoort Secundum 2000 for £37.19
Another classic Niepoort vintage: combining balance with superb concentration, and at the same time very fine and delicate. The wine also has a splendid rustic character giving it a wonderful individuality.

To order your 6 bottle case please call 01329 822733.

10 International are pleased to announce that their Pink Elephant rosé wine was chosen as a very good match with Chicken Tikka Masala in the recent international competition ‘What Food What Wine’ 2011.

So the next time, you’re choosing the UK’s favourite dish off the menu, why not try a bottle of Pink Elephant. Click here to find a bottle near you – it’s also widely available in Morrisons and Nando’s.

Peter Watts Wines have recently introduced several new wines to their portfolio from their long standing supplier, Caves Messias. In particular – two impressive wines from the old walled estate of Quinta do Valdoeiro in Bairrada.

Quinta do Valdoeiro white 2010, Bairrada
A citrus dry white made from local grape varieties Ariento and Bical with a touch of Chardonnay. Light mouth feel with soft minerality. Fresh aftertaste, and exquisite length.

Quinta do Valdoeiro red 2007, Bairrada
The 2007 red is a blend of Syrah; Cabernet Sauvignon; Baga and Touriga Nacional with a year maturing in small oak barriques. Fusing the more traditional grapes with the Portuguese grapes creates a wine with a lot going on but still retaining the identity of the region. Matured in small oak barrels for a 12 month period. It has an intense ruby colour with violet hues. Ripe fruit aromas, complemented by notes of the oak barrel toast.

These two wines are welcome additions to the extensive range of wines and Ports already available from Peter Watts Wines.

Click here to order your wine online or call 01376 561130

On the 8th, 9th and 10th September 2011 Wine @ West End is hosting an exclusive opportunity for wine connoisseurs and food lovers. Join them and taste superb handpicked wines and food, and enjoy tutored wine tastings.

Thursday 8th September – Early evening – is a tutored wine tasting, 10 hand-picked wines and an industry professional to guide you through. This is by ticket only.

Thursday 8th September Evening – A food and wine matching dinner, to show off the skills of Inn@Westend Head Chef Lee Watts and his team. Lee has spent 6 months working with Michelin starred chef, Peter Gorton, at the Inn, to develop the menu and his skills. £39.50 per person.

Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September 2011 – Public wine tasting £20.00 per head, it will enable you to claim 10% of your first purchase from the Wines@West End. There will also be food available to showcase the Inn’s menu.

How to find The Inn

We’re Minutes from Junction 3 of the M3 and 10 minutes from Woking Station

For details of the event please contact Gerry or Dan

T. 01276 857884
E. wines@the-inn.co.uk
W. www.les-vignerons.co.uk

42a Guildford Road, West End, Nr Woking, Surrey GU24 9PW

Tesco recently launched 4 Portuguese wines in their ‘finest’ range, 3 of them gained an award in the International Wine Challenge 2011, and if that’s not enough to encourage you to buy a bottle – they are also on offer – 2 for £10…

The 4 wines in the range are:

• Douro
• Touriga Nacional
• Touriga Nacional Rosé
• Vinho Verde

The usual prices for these wines range from £6.99 – £7.29, but they are on offer at the moment – 2 bottles for £10.

The Tesco finest wines come from various estates of Joao Portugal Ramos which are dotted all around Portugal.
The wines also took home some awards from the International Wine and Spirits Competition 2011:

Tesco Finest Douro Red 2008 – Silver
Tesco Finest Touriga Nacional Rosé 2010 – Bronze
Tesco Finest Vinho Verde 2010 – Bronze

So what are you waiting for? Pop down to your nearest Tesco store and treat yourself to a bottle (or three!)

For just £65 delivered to a UK mainland address, S H Jones offers you a tour of four Portuguese regions. Featuring wines from Douro, Dão, Vinho Verde and Alentejo this mixed cased showcases the diversity and interest in wines from Portugal.

The mixed case contains one bottle each of :-

1. Raza Vinho Verde
A classic Vinho Verde, with some gentle spritz and and medium / medium-dry. It boasts wonderful green-grassy freshness and is thoroughly moreish.

2. Ramos Pinto, Duas Quintas Branco, Douro
A blend of seven grapes from Ramos Pinto’s two quintas, this is surprisingly fresh, mineral with citrus and quince notes.

3. Herdade Sao Miguel, Ciconia, Alentejo
Super accessible blend of Touriga, Syrah and Aragones that marries the ripe fruits from Alentejo with a little savoury character and some exotic spice.

4. Quinta do Correio, Dao
Entry level from the Dao’s premier estate Quinta dos Roques, this has soft raspberry and black cherry fruit with lovely freshness.

5. Niepoort Drink Me, Douro
Dirk Niepoort’s entry level red has lots of the perfume and charm of his more expensive wines but in a softer more approachable style. Perfect for early drinking.

6. Herdade de Malhadinha Nova, Monte de Peceguina Tinto
A blend of Aragonêz, Alicante,Touriga and a smattering of Syrah. Part of the blend aged in new french oak barriques for 6 months. It shows ripe red and black fruit flavours, with hints of all-spice, dark chocolate and dried herbs. The tannins are sweet and ripe with an elegant firmness, making the finish long and quite concentrated.

To order your mixed case contact Tim on 01295 251177. This promotion will run until September.

Tagus Creek Shiraz Trincadeira 2010, stocked by Asda at a guide price of £6.20, wins a Decanter Regional Trophy, the rosé also won best in class plus a silver medal at IWSC.

Get down to your nearest Asda store today or buy online – click here.