Patrick Stuart

Contributor for the Portugal Resident

A reliable old friend

Periquita is one of the best-known Portuguese wines on the market and, considering that it was the first ever wine to be bottled in Portugal, this is no surprise. Here,

October 14, 2021by Patrick StuartIn

Oaky and interesting

I have often been left a bit underwhelmed when it comes to “Blanc de Noirs” wines made here in Portugal. It has become something of a trend, making white wine

September 30, 2021by Patrick StuartIn

Pink Pinots from the west coast

The Vicentino winery on the west coast, just north of the Algarve near Zambujeira do Mar, seems to have idyllic conditions for Pinot Noir. They produce two reds from the

September 23, 2021by Patrick StuartIn

The dark side of rosé

Or should I say the light side of red? I was very happy when I met up with the Algarve’s pioneer of organic wine production Guillaume Leroux of Lagos winery

August 26, 2021by Patrick StuartIn