The joys of a delayed flight
We were lucky, but make sure to book a table in advance! A delayed flight out of Faro can be extremely annoying, especially when we are hungry. The food offerings
Wine – A premium red from the back of beyond
The Beira Interior region is a pretty remote part of Portugal, sandwiched between the Douro and Dão regions to the north of the Serra da Estrela mountains. But it is
Wine Talk – What price for the best Port?
Whatever your budget for Port wine this Christmas, follow our guide to get the best value for money The Christmas table is never complete without Port wine. It goes just
Wine Talk – Claypot Negra Mole from João Clara
It was the João Clara winery located near Alcantarilha, here in the Algarve, that first impressed me with a wine made from the Algarve’s indigenous Negra Mole variety. This is
The benefits of being a local
Spa membership at the Tivoli Carvoeiro offers a great deal more than a bit of pampering Carvoeiro residents have no shortage of places to find a bit of pampering or,
Wine Talk – The white stuff
I’ve never been a great fan of white Port. The really dry stuff I find less interesting than a nice Fino or Manzanilla Sherry and I always found the sweeter
Mystery wines
New in at Apolónia are some very interesting wines from the Dão region. Código wines is a project headed up by winemaker Tiago Macena, who is not yet known as
Wine – Tasting the difference
For such a small country, Portugal really does have a vast offering when it comes to wine, both in terms of indigenous grape varieties and producers. There are now over
Wine – Vermouth from white Port
My love of vermouth stems from a passion for a good Negroni, in which I like to use anything but Martini. A good quality sweet vermouth is, in my opinion,
Wine – Sequeira Rosado
Quinta da Sequeira is a highly respected producer in the upper reaches of the Douro Valley. They are known for their high-quality red wines and also for Port, and I