Portuguese success at the IWC

We won International Wine Challenge Direct Merchant of the Year on Tuesday but another award brought possibly more pleasure … certainly did in Portugal. Here are just a few of the goodwill messages Anne received from our friends in Portugal.


Dear Anne,

Always good waves you bring us… Great job you’re making. Thanks a lot in the name of all Portuguese!
Joaquimfielcarmo

Congratulations! You really deserve it. All your efforts are paying. Thanks for all you've been doing for Portuguese wines.
Beijinhos,
Ana Sofia Oliveira – ViniPortugal

Completely and absolutely well deserved. You have put in a great deal of effort for Portugal and we applaud you for that – and I particularly applaud you for your grasp of the language.
Judy ViniPortugal

On OUR side, you will always have all the support you need. I hope this award opens people’s minds to the world of Portuguese wines…
Mariana (Vinko)

A small recognition of the great work you do for the Portuguese wines. Portugal needs more people like you in the business, thank you.
Duarte – Casal Branco

Really awesome work you have done! And a picture with a Portuguese tan looks very adequate!
Carlos (Andresen)

We think it’s a great award because it means the recognition of the love and work you Anne have by the wine, history, tradition and the good things of Portugal. This is a great example of someone who really help Portugal to develop its work and the outside recognition.
LUÍS GOUVEIA (DFJ Vinhos)

Keep working with your great enthusiasm and keep represented so well the Portuguese wines.
Ana Silveira - Casa Ermelinda Freitas

Thank YOU for the enormous support you give to Portuguese Wine, this award is the proof of it. Parabéns!
Jose Lobo de Vasconcellos – Quinta do Casal Branco

It´s good to see that Laithwaites bet in Portugal is giving good results, recognized by everybody. When few importers were paying attention to our little country, Tony Laithwaite and his team, once again took a risk and made a bet in our wines and people, and I think the result has been showing throughout the years.
José Luís Casa Santos Lima

They love our girl Anne (Forrest) in Portugal!