Senescal Brewery: Castro Marim’s new craft beer
Inspired by local history and culture Senescal Brewery is a new brand of craft beer from the eastern Algarve town of Castro Marim which melds local quality ingredients with the
Wine – Real Companhia Velha’s Séries
Real Companhia Velha is one of Portugal’s oldest existing wine houses and the ‘grandaddy’ of the Douro, being the company that first made Port wine. It has survived over the
International wine of the week
In association with Prime Wine When we think Châteauneuf-du-Pape, we tend to think red, but this Rhone Valley appellation, located around the village of the same name, produces some outstanding
Local wine tastings at iconic Praia da Rocha fortress
Tasting local wines whilst enjoying a panoramic view of Praia da Rocha and the Arade River is the calling card of Portimão Wine Tasting, which is returning between July 22
An excellent rosé from the Douro
I am becoming more and sceptical of new Portuguese rosés appearing on the market, especially when they cost more than €10. So many of them, in order to achieve the
‘Algarve in a Glass’: Portimão to host local beverage fair
Wines, liqueurs, craft beers and juices made in the Algarve will be showcased during the second ‘Algarve no Copo’ (Algarve in a Glass) event, due to take place at Jardim
‘Lagoa Wine Experiences’ returns for third event of 2022
Initiative unveiled last year was massive success Lagoa Wine Experiences is returning for its third session this year on Saturday, July 9. Participants will meet at 10.30am at the Carlos
West coast Arinto wine
Arinto has to be one of the most versatile and interesting varieties amongst Portugal’s indigenous grapes. Years ago, it was known for producing complex whites of great longevity in its
Winemaker attends Algarve Wine Society dinner
A midsummer night’s delight The Reynolds family has been involved in wine production since 1850 when Robert Reynolds came to the Alentejo to start a cork business but, at the
Learn how to taste wine
Referred to as the drink of the Gods, who can resist a glass of wine with a deliciously prepared meal? But if one is an avid admirer, they might be