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Pre-Conference EWBC Gathering at Cortes de Cima Winery

On September 1, 2009 By

Coming to Portugal for the EWBC in Lisbon? Cortes de Cima is inviting any interested EWBC  participants to a day’s outing to the lovely Alentejo on Thursday, October 29th – an opportunity not to be missed!

Cortes de Cima has been a supporter in the form of wine of both the #EWBC 2008 and [...]

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DOC-DMC: Sunday Trip Sponsor to Setubal and Terras do Sado

On August 31, 2009 By

At DOC- DMC we are not winemakers, but we are wine lovers. We believe that whoever loves wine, also loves to discover!

In Portugal there is still a considerable amount to discover. Historically, Portuguese wine has slowly gained traction outside of the country’s borders, but as a result of a new generation [...]

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Enotheque de Belém: Sunday Evening Tapas and Wine Tasting Sponsor

On August 27, 2009 By

On the last day of the European Wine Blogger’s Conference, Enotheque de Belém will have the pleasure of hosting participants remaining after the conference at a specially prepared tapas and wine event. And to complete the experience, we have organized a very special visit at the modern art gallery, Ermida Nossa Senhora [...]

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Only 4 More Weeks to Register Before Ticket Prices Increase!

On August 25, 2009 By

On October 1st, ticket prices for the European Wine Bloggers Conference will increase!

Originally, we had warned that prices would increase on September 1st. But as Europe is only now waking from its restful summer slumber, having been drinking mojitos under swaying palm trees, we felt it was only fair to extend [...]

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Lisbon’s 5 Best Brunches

On August 21, 2009 By

One of the things first-time visitors to Lisbon notice immediately at the end of the day is that the Portuguese dine much later than elsewhere in Europe. The Iberian custom of dining at 8 or 9PM is pushed even further on weekend nights when it’s not unusual to book a restaurant for 9:30 or 10PM. [...]

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Winners Announced for the All Expense Paid Trip to the EWBC!!!

On August 21, 2009 By

Viniportugal, the primary sponsor for the EWBC, has announced the winners for an all expense paid trip to the European Wine Bloggers Conference! Entry into the drawing was relatively straightforward: write a post on either Portuguese wine tasting hosted at Aldea Restaurant in NYC or the American Wine Bloggers Conference in [...]

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5 Best Wine Shops in Lisbon

On August 17, 2009 By

Editor’s Note: This is the 3rd post provided to us by GoLisbon on what to see and do while visiting Lisbon. Please go here to see previous posts on What to do for a Night Out or 3 Laid-Back Wine Bars in Lisbon.

You don’t need to go [...]

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WBC Meets EWBC – The Social Convergence of European and American Wine Bloggers

On July 21, 2009 By

For the first time in our short 2 year experience of organizing the American and European wine blogger conferences, the majority of organizers will finally meet, face to face, without a computer screen between us! Gabriella and myself will be bringing the EWBC banner to California, in order [...]

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A Night Out in Lisbon’s Alfama

On July 20, 2009 By

When those visiting Lisbon for the first time ask a local where to go out at night, 9 times out of 10 they’ll be told to go to Bairro Alto. That’s the popular restaurants-and-bars district in the center of the city hosting a mega street [...]

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EWBC Sunday Wine Roadtrip #1: Learning about Wine Cork Closures from the Forest to the Wine – Sponsored by Amorim

On July 15, 2009 By

Editor’s Note: On Sunday, November 1st, EWBC participants will have the option of choosing from 1 of 3 different wine roadtrips. Each option will highlight a different Portuguese wine region and its wines, allowing you time in the field to ask questions of the winemaker’s themselves. Over the course of the next few weeks, [...]

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