Portugal honours Jancis Robinson
Jancis Robinson MW has been awarded the Commendador do Ordem do Mérito Empresarial in recognition of her services to Portuguese wine.
Robinson was presented with a medal by Portuguese ambassador Dr Joao da Vallera during a private event held earlier this week at his London residence.
Receiving the award, Robinson said: “All my wine writing life I have felt very fond of Portuguese wines and have championed them. I think it’s high time we got rid of any idea that Portuguese wine has to be a niche product or an inexpensive product; the evidence is there that Portugal is producing some wonderful wines.”
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Among those present at the ceremony was Wines of Portugal marketing director Nuno Vale, who commented: “Jancis fully deserves this honour She is a staunch advocator of our country and over the years has done much to educate and enthuse people about our wines. I would like to pass on our sincere thanks for what she has achieved.”
