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.

December 14, 2017by Patrick StuartIn

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

December 14, 2017by shareit

Wonder

7 December, 2017 Director: Stephen Chbosky; Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic; Genre: Drama, Family; Age: +12; Time: 113min Wonder tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of

December 7, 2017by shareitIn

Paddington 2

December 7, 2017 Director: Paul King; Starring: Ben Whishaw, Hugh Bonneville, Hugh Grant, Julie Walters; Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy; Age: +6; Time: 103min Paddington 2 finds Paddington happily settled with

December 7, 2017by shareitIn

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

December 7, 2017by Patrick StuartIn

Mountain Between Us

November 30, 2017 Director: Hany Abu-Assad; Starring: Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, Beau Bridges; Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama; Age: +12; Time: 112min Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must

November 30, 2017by shareitIn

Daddy’s Home 2

November 30, 2017 Director: Sean Anders; Starring: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson; Genre: Comedy; Age: +12; Time: 100min Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to provide their

November 30, 2017by shareitIn

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

November 30, 2017by Patrick StuartIn

What is this Life?

Sue Parker investigates a group of organisms that continue to tax taxonomists Slippery characters – obsequious sycophants who grovel and fawn – often have a treacherous and altogether more venomous

November 30, 2017by Portugal Resident