The Winemaker’s Challenge
Wineries all over the world are facing every year the same challenge, na-mely predicting the perfect moment for the harvest. Quinta dos Vales, the well known winery in the Algarve
Improbable vines
This attractive label depicting a hunting scene caught my eye on the shelf at Apolónia and the text “Vinhas Improváveis” got my attention. It turns out that this wine, first
What is expected of a Portuguese winery located in the Algarve?
Vineyards, of course. And Quinta dos Vales, which means the Farm of the Valleys, certainly doesn’t disappoint. Located on gently undulating hills are vineyards of more than 180,000sqm where grape
The dark side of rosé
Or should I say the light side of red? I was very happy when I met up with the Algarve’s pioneer of organic wine production Guillaume Leroux of Lagos winery
What does Shakespeare have in common with modern winemakers?
Similarly to Shakespeare’s analogy, wine growers are confronted each year with the never-ending question “to pick or not to pick?”. It is a final decision, as once picked, no further
Quinta da Bacalhôa Merlot 2017
I remember back in the 1980s when Quinta da Bacalhôa’s red blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot was one of the few – if not the only – good quality
Wine tasting tour Lagoa Wine Experiences returns on August 21
A new session of Lagoa Wine Experiences – an initiative designed to showcase locally produced wines – will take place on Saturday (August 21) between 10.30am and 6pm. Participants in
Another novelty from Soalheiro
When I say this wine is a novelty, I am referring to it being new on the shelves here in the Algarve. For this is just one of the many
Casal Sta. Maria – An interesting new rosé from the Lisbon region
Casal Sta. Maria in the Lisbon region is known mostly for its varietal wines, but this winery to the northwest of Lisbon, close to the town of Colares, also makes
A new white from the Douro
This wine is new in at Apolónia (€17.95) and the label depicting two beautifully drawn butterfly illustrations certainly catches the eye. No information about the wine can be found online,