Taking takeaway to different heights
A first-hand review by Patrick Stuart of Vila Vita Parc’s Home & Away service. During the last lockdown which is almost a year ago now (where did that year go?),
International project aims to reduce use of copper in vineyards
COPPEREPLACE, an international project aimed at reducing the use of copper in vineyards, has a budget of 1.6 million euros and has partnered with Portugal’s northern Vila Real council, local
Volcanic red from the Azores
A few years ago, in this column, I wrote about the rosé wine under the same label as this red. Back then I stated that it was one of the
A Riesling Orange wine from Mosel with a Portuguese connection
I’d been tempted by this attractive bottle lurking on the shelf at Apolónia for some time, but the hefty price tag of €32.25, coupled with the fact that I had
‘In my house or yours?’ Vila Vita unveils delivery service for Valentine’s weekend
Vila Vita Parc resort in Porches has unveiled a new delivery service for Valentine’s weekend allowing couples to celebrate the special occasion by having a delicious and romantic meal for
Takeaway for two: Quinta do Lago unveils three-course Valentine’s Day menu
Quinta do Lago has created a “luxury three-course menu” for two, allowing couples to enjoy a special Valentine’s Day dinner at home despite Portugal’s ongoing lockdown. “Celebrating love this year
Vinho Verde Web Experience launches wine tasting sessions – at home
Portugal’s vinho verde (‘green wine’) region is launching a new Vinho Verde Web Experience on February 13 and 14. All wine tasters have to do is sign up, receive the
Portimão to celebrate Algarve’s juicy oranges next week
Portimão’s municipal market will host its annual ‘Orange Week’ between Monday and Saturday (February 9-13), allowing customers to purchase the region’s deliciously juicy oranges at a fraction of their usual
More surprises from Quinta dos Abibes
Back in November, I wrote in this column about what I consider to be one of the best Sauvignon Blancs produced in Portugal from this same producer. In fact, I
Portugal’s Niepoort Vintage Port 2017 wins ‘Best Port Wine of the World’
Casa Niepoort’s Vintage Port 2017 has been hailed the ‘Best Port Wine of the World’. The distinction was awarded in the 2021 edition of Best Wine of the World, described