A new white from the Douro
This wine is new in at Apolónia (€17.95) and the label depicting two beautifully drawn butterfly illustrations certainly catches the eye. No information about the wine can be found online,
Blessed by nature
As I have said here before, I am not a big fan of the organic wine movement; not that I have anything against organic wine when it is made well
A welcome addition to Carvoeiro’s restaurant scene, but where’s the piri-piri?
Restaurant Review – Garden Restaurante Opening a new restaurant in the Algarve during these difficult and uncertain times takes quite some courage, especially when it involves a major refurbishment on
A noteworthy Algarve Arinto
Paxá Wines, the family owned winery between Lagoa and Silves, can always be relied on to produce quality. I’m a big fan of their Negra Mole red, probably the best
American wines for Independence Day
Most members of the Algarve’s growing US expat community probably pay little attention to wine from their homeland. After all, with so much good wine produced right here offering great
For dog lovers and for those who appreciate good Dão white
This recent arrival on the shelves at Apolónia jumped out at me for no other reason than the dog on the label seemed to be a spitting image of my
David Cameron did not drink this excellent Douro pink
António and Joana Maçanita There are so many rosés on the market these days that it can be quite daunting for those not in the know. This actually reminds me
An Algarve newcomer worth watching
Algarve wines just keep on getting better, and this is really no surprise given that we have near perfect terroir to grow wine grapes and so much new investment in
Pure Bairrada
I’ve said it here before and I will say it again – I love Bairrada reds made from the region’s traditional variety Baga. It is such a versatile grape, making
A special white from a special place
Herdade do Sobroso is a rural estate located where the lower Alentejo meets the upper Alentejo, on the banks of the Guadiana River and just south of the Alqueva Dam.