Sarah
Ahmed, a leading UK authority on The Wines of Portugal, Regional Chair at
Decanter World Wine Awards since 2011, and columnist for Portugal’s leading wine
publication, ‘Revista de Vinhos’, came to the prestigious Faro College to give
Society members a superb tasting and provide an insight into the wines which
are now being produced to compete against the world’s best. Entitled
‘Portugal’s Fresh New Wave’, the wines presented were a ‘taste’ of what’s to
come from the country’s growing number of dynamic winemakers.
Sarah Ahmed
said: “The wines showcased regions, sub-regions, grape varieties or styles
which I’ve seen gain ground and greater currency in Portugal this last
decade. These were exciting, sometimes provocative wines which got
members talking. Once overlooked regions and varieties are enjoying a
well-deserved renaissance!”
Following
the tasting, the Society members were treated to a fabulous lunch of petiscos
and tapas produced by the College students and accompanied by another choice of
white and red wine from another innovative winemaker.
Algarve
Wine Society committee member, Steve Rigby, pictured with Sarah said: “We were
absolutely delighted that Sarah found time in her extremely busy schedule to
come and present these amazing wines to us. Her knowledge of the Portuguese
wine industry and especially the new producers on the scene was so refreshing.
We hope we can persuade her to come back again soon!”