Factotum Fortified
Vins doux, Sherry, Ice Cider, mutage, encabezado, spriting – in his column Reinhard takes a fortified look at wines, fruits, grains and all things enlightened by adding a splash of extra spirit. A global journey of local treasures and hidden gems, looking beyond the rim of the ol’ tea cup.
Reinhard Pohorec• Factotum Fortified
10/05/2017
Pineau des Charentes: cognac’s forgotten alter ego
No, it’s got nothing to do with pine needles. Nor is it some weird sort of slightly smelly French goat’s cheese delight. This is a treasure hunt and demystifying attempt of one of the world’s...
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Reinhard Pohorec• Factotum Fortified
30/09/2016
Sherry and cheese break
From time to time it’s just about right to leave behind the beaten tracks, cut the cord from your everyday life and breathe some fresh air. Summer –for quite a few folks– is the perfect...
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Reinhard Pohorec• Factotum Fortified
01/06/2016
Classic Rutherglen Muscat 12. A great Aussie kind
Down Under’s sticky treasures might have been a little obscure to some of our well-disposed readers. Chances are –even though you now know the stuff exists– you never had a chance to sample Australian fortified...
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Reinhard Pohorec• Factotum Fortified
04/05/2016
Muscat from Australia. Sticky, brown, delicious.
Introducing myself around the world, can be quite a funny little exercise. I certainly got acquainted to having my name spelled and pronounced in all sorts of creative ways, but my country of origin leaves...
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Reinhard Pohorec• Factotum Fortified
21/03/2016
Snow White Port and the fortifieds
White Port is a bit of a curiosity when it comes to the Douro valley’s fortified treasures. Whilst most people consider Port wine to always be red and sweet, the pale-faced sibling is neither of...
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Reinhard Pohorec• Factotum Fortified, Reviews
08/02/2016
Henriques & Henriques Malmsey 10 YO Madeira tasting
Once more, we are here to kindly invite you all, to dip the nose into a glass of beautifully shining, heavenly scenting and perfectly manufactured drink from the world of fortified goods. How about the...
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