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
Wine: Time to think (and taste) bubbly
December has arrived, so it is officially time to start thinking about what we are going to drink over the holidays. Let’s start with bubbles. All of the main supermarkets
Wine: Zagalos Reserva – Classic Alentejo
If there is one winemaking region in Portugal that I, as a consumer, tend to avoid when buying wine, it is the Alentejo. This, however, is not about what the
Wine and Spirits sector calls for resignation of Agriculture minister
“Abusive, anti-democratic and absolutely unacceptable measure” announced at last Council of Ministers The National Association of Shippers and Exporters of Wines and Spirits (ANCEVE) has today criticised the abolition of
Storing Wine at Home – Dos and Don’ts
How to store wine at home Once the wine bug bites you, you start purchasing more wine than you can drink in a day, and that’s where the adventure begins.
Wine: Yet another rendition of Alvarinho from Soalheiro
If any one wine producer in Portugal can be singled out for championing the Alvarinho grape, it is undoubtedly Soalheiro. They started with the main label Soalheiro Alvarinho white back