Friday, my Portugal report drops at robertparker.com with lots of big names and fancy wines, but also great bargains. I've been covering Portugal since 2006. It's steadily improved, resplendent in diversity.

One notable wine is this one, 2021 Filipa Pato Nossa Missão, from Bairrada. Pre-phylloxera 130-year vines ($160). It has one other distinction, as I am leaving the Wine Advocate, per prior announcement, and this is my very last report for them.

The last wine tasted. #wine #winesofportugal

@marksquires looking forward to reading it. Love Portuguese wines! What’s next for you?
@unsalty Well, it's been a long 2023 so far with knee replacements. I may just take the summer off. Will be speaking in Portugal in November.
@marksquires yikes I can imagine! Best wishes for a great and relaxing summer!