Amphora 2014 – Something new from Cortes de Cima
For my first article this year, I decided to single out something that was not only new to the market but also interesting from the perspective of winemaking in Portugal.
Anselmo Mendes Parcela Única
A top-flight Alvarinho Around now is the time when we are starting to think of some special wines for the Christmas table or perhaps a gift for a wine-loving friend.
Paxá Wines Negra Mole
Here is another take on the Algarve’s most traditional grape variety. I was a bit dubious when I saw this on the shelf at my local Intermarché (€10.61), considering that
Pôpa TR 2011
A great varietal from a great vintage Anyone who loves Douro wine, Port included, knows that 2011 was a very special vintage. It is getting harder and harder to find
Marquês de Marialva Baga, Reserva 2012
A Baga bargain I was browsing the wine shelves last weekend at my local Jumbo supermarket where I have often stumbled across some interesting bargains. My love of the Baga
Algarve gains two new Michelin stars
Algarve’s Gusto by Heinz Beck restaurant at the Conrad Algarve, in Quinta do Lago (chef Daniele Pirillo) and Vista at the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, in Praia da Rocha
Another take on Alvarinho
There seems to be no stopping Soalheiro when it comes to creating different wines from the Alvarinho grape up in the Minho region. It was not so long ago that
Solstício Tinto 2013
More from the other Alentejo When I say ‘the other Alentejo’, I am talking here about the hilly north of the region, the Serra de São Mamede, close to the
Quinta do Cardo | Vinha Lomedo – Síria 2014
A big oaky white from Beira Interior Whilst many producers are moving away from obviously oaked white wines, this recently launched varietal from the Beira Interior bucks the trend showing
Quinta do Rol – Pinot passion and more from the Lisbon region
This small family-owned estate is located near Lourinhã, an hour or so north of Lisbon in a hilly coastal area cooled by the Atlantic, part of the Lisbon wine region.