Dirk Niepoort joins the Decanter Hall of Fame
Being elevated to the Decanter Hall of Fame is the wine industry equivalent of winning a Nobel Prize. In the 40 years of its existence, the prestigious annual award, which
Exploring the Algarve’s best activities
The Algarve is a region in the south of Portugal, known for its beautiful beaches and resorts, but it is also a region that has a lot to offer for
Vale do Lobo Wine Connection Tasting Experience 2023
A gourmet extravaganza in Algarve! Following its return in 2022, Vale do Lobo is delighted to announce the 3rd edition of the Vale do Lobo Wine Connection Tasting Experience, taking
Local wine star of the show at Alvor Wine Tasting
Event is free to attend Some of the best wines produced in the Portimão borough will be showcased at the first Alvor Wine Tasting, a new event which will be
Wine Talk: A powerful red from Beira Interior
I’ve written a few articles about the wines of Rui Roboredo Madeira whose Beyra label, made on a remote north-eastern corner of the country, I usually associate with great-value-for-money wines
Algarve’s “discreet [wine] revolution” featured on Grandes Escolhas cover
The Portuguese wine magazine published a 17-page article highlighting the region’s “bright future”. The Algarve region is the cover story of Portuguese wine magazine Vinho Grandes Escolhas this month. In a
O Barradas and Quinta do Pinto make a winning combination
The Algarve Wine Society (AWS) kicked off its new season of events after the summer break with a splendid lunch on September 12 under the shade of the trees at
Morgado do Quintão throws End of Harvest Party
On October 7, the Lagoa winery is opening its doors to celebrate the end of the grape harvest season with Algarve wines, “the best pig on a spit in the
With 50% off at the Apolónia wine fair, this could be the star of the show
The wine fair at Apólonia Supermarkets is in full swing and as always, there are many bargains to be bagged. This is one of the few to be discounted by
Pairing wine and cheese
Cheese and wine are a classic pairing. There’s nothing quite like a glass of wine and a good hunk of cheese. But how do you make sure that you’re pairing