Discovering the Algarve through its wines
There is much more to the Algarve’s transcendent beauty than just breathtaking beaches and the ocean. Beautiful landscapes that will make you fall in love with the area are hidden
Iconic fortress welcomes Portimão Wine Tasting
Local winemakers will showcase their best creations Some of the best local wines will be showcased at the eighth edition of Portimão Wine Tasting, which will take place between July
Wine: A light and fruity “clarete” from the Douro
To the foreign consumer, the label on this wine can cause some confusion, for the meaning of “clarete” in Portuguese means something totally different to what was once a commonly
Wine: Arinto from Barranco Longo
The Barranco Longo winery near Algoz is one of the trailblazers of Algarve wine producers. They were probably the first producer in the region to get their wines featured on
Choosing the right wine glass to appreciate wine
If you enjoy wine and want to improve your wine-tasting experience, you probably already know to pay attention to various factors. You’d probably determine the bottle you purchase based on
Spanish flavour for AWS Summer Party
Pedras d’el Rei village, just north of Barril beach, was buzzing with holidaymakers enjoying the first really warm days of summer when the Algarve Wine Society visited on Thursday, June
Royal British Legion lunch with a difference
Our latest Royal British Legion Portugal Branch lunch was a bit different this time – we were very fortunate to enjoy a fabulous wine tasting at Quinta da Tôr. Quinta
Wonderful wines from Dão
Back in the 80s and early 90s, Dão was probably the most famous of all Portugal’s regions for table wine. Today’s most highly regarded region, the Douro, just a little
A south African wine experience, in France
What was a wine lover from Portugal who writes a column for an expat newspaper doing at a Chateaux in France sampling some of the finest wines made in South
Wine talk: A classy Alvarinho at a bargain price
I found this wine at one of the Garrafeira Soares shops, currently on special offer whilst stocks last, at €7.83 down from €9.79. But even at the full price, this