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The verdict

The majority of wines from this tasting hailed from 2017 and 2016 – years that were ‘generally declared’, which is to say outstanding for vintage Port. In the past, this might have meant slim pickings for Douro table wines, especially the ‘back of the queue’ value reds. However, the Douro Valley now has no shortage of vineyards earmarked or

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