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.
Algarve wine production grows 50%
The Algarve’s wine production has increased by an impressive 50% this year, way more than the 20% that producers were expecting. So said the Algarve’s Wine Commission (CVA) at the
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
Carvoeiro chef Rui Silvestre wins coveted international prize
Rui Silvestre, the Michelin-starred head chef at Carvoeiro’s Bon Bon restaurant, was one of only 10 chefs around the world to receive the coveted ‘Prix au Chef de L’Avenir’. The
Silves celebrates juicy oranges this weekend
Silves’ delicious oranges will be the star of a gastronomic weekend that will see nearly 20 local eateries preparing dishes that highlight the juicy fruit. The event, ‘Fim de Semana
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
Rota do Petisco celebrates success from Aljezur to Olhão
Organisers are celebrating another successful Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route), which sold over 237,000 tapas and raised €22,500 for charity. The gastronomic event, which encourages people to taste tapas and