Wine society members visit the Dão region
Members of the Algarve Wine Society recently visited the Dão region in the heart of Portugal’s Beira Alta region. Beira Alta is home to some of Portugal’s most distinctive and
Feeding babies with love and intelligence
The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the sixth month of life. Mother’s milk contains all the nutrients babies need to contribute towards a baby’s healthy development. If breastfeeding
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
October 20, 2016 Director: Edward Zwick; Starring: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge; Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime; Age: +12; Time: 90min Jack Reacher returns with his particular brand of justice.
Café Society
October 20, 2016 Director: Woody Allen; Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell; Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Age: +12; Time: 113min Set in the 1930s, Woody Allen’s bittersweet romance Café
A light and friendly Allo
This is the entry level wine from Soalheiro, one of the top producers in the Minho region who are best known for their excellent Alvarinho varietals. Light on alcohol at
Wine and Fado take centre stage in Faro
A new initiative that combines delicious Algarve tapas, wines and live Fado performances has been launched in Faro as part of the ‘Algarve 365’ programme, designed to promote the region
Inferno
October 13, 2016 Director: Ron Howard; Starring: Ben Foster, Tom Hanks, Sidse Babett Knudsen; Genre: Action, Crime, Drama; Age: +12; Time: 121min Famous symbologist Robert Langdon finds himself on a
Jane Got a Gun
October 13, 2016 Director: Gavin O’Connor; Starring: Natalie Portman, Joel Edgerton, Ewan McGregor; Genre: Action, Drama, Western; Age: +12; Time: 98min Jane Hammond has built a life on the rugged
Titular Jaen – An element of Dão
As I have said here many times, Dão is one of the regions to watch in Portugal at the moment, especially if you like elegant medium-bodied reds as opposed to
Chestnuts and wine take centre stage at Quinta dos Vales
Roasted chestnuts and locally-produced wine will be the stars of a ‘Magusto’ celebration to be held Saturday, November 12 at the Quinta dos Vales winery in Estômbar. ‘Magusto’ is a