Ireland’s alcohol label decision restricts Portuguese wine exports
Portugal’s government is among a group of European governments challenging an Irish regulation on the labelling of alcoholic drinks, which it believes will affect national exports. At issue is Ireland’s
Choosing the best wine to pair with your meals
The importance of choosing the right wine It is no surprise that the wine can set out the tone of a meal, pulling it together in harmony of aromas and
Alcohol-free wine gets interesting
I never thought I would see the day when I dedicate this column to an alcohol-free wine, but over Christmas I was a sent a bottle of this Wild Idol
Douro is European wine capital 2023
Dozens of activities planned to showcase region during year Portugal’s Douro region is the European Wine Capital in 2023, with dozens of initiatives planned throughout the year to showcase the
Wine talk Of Port and cheese
One of the great things for us wine lovers about spending Christmas in Portugal is the great selection of Port wines we have so readily available. Most supermarkets have at
Algarve Wine Society finds winning combination
The December meeting of the Algarve Wine Society took a step into the tiny Arruda dos Vinhos subregion, just north of Lisbon – although there is nothing tiny about the
Is there anything better to drink with mince pies?
I have a long love affair with one of the bottles photographed here – my essential wine for Christmas every year, which is the excellent 20-year-old Moscatel Alambre from JMF
How to Age Wines
The best tips to age wines Wine is a unique beverage. Unlike most alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, wine can age, just like people. The question is, how to age wines?
Wine: Amazing value for money from the Douro
At this time of year, I tend to write about something special for the Christmas table, but the festive season is also a time when many of us have a
Best menu ideas for a winery wedding in Portugal
What menu to choose for a wedding in Portugal Food and beverages are a crucial part of Portuguese life. When one thinks about Portugal what is the first thing that