Manda Chuva white from red
The phrase Manda Chuva in Portuguese translates roughly to the big boss, or he who sends rain, relating, of course, to God. Quite why the name was chosen for this
Whites from Quinta do Rol
I was recently browsing the shelves of one of the larger Garrafeira Soares shops and found a decent selection of the whites from Quinta do Rol, one of my favourite
Rip-off before take-off? Not if you know where to shop!
A few years ago, before the refurbishment of Faro airport, I wrote a pretty scathing article here about the then so called “duty free” shops located in the old departures
An excellent dry white from the Azores
I last wrote here about a wine from this producer, the Azores Wine Company, back in 2016 when I discovered what I considered to be at the time one of
For those who still think they do not like Vinho Verde
Whilst dining out with a group of friends recently, I was charged with the task of ordering the wine and opted for Soalheiro Alvarinho as a safe bet, decent quality
Algarve wine production to reach five-year high
The Algarve’s wine production in 2019/2020 is due to reach a five-year high. According to estimates from the Portuguese Vine and Wine Institute (IVV), production during the 2019/20 period is
Could be the best value rosé for this summer?
Last weekend at Apolónia Lagoa, a tasting was taking place of the whites and the rosé produced at Quinta da Calçada (up in the Minho) under the Portal da Calçada
New Tavira wines steeped in history aim to achieve “iconic” status
A new brand of wines called Sete Cavaleiros do Castelo (Seven Knights of the Castle) has been launched in Tavira in hopes of becoming an iconic product of the town.
Portimão showcases local wines at Santa Catarina fortress
Portimão will be showcasing its local wines in another edition of the ‘Portimão Wine Tasting’ event, taking place at the Santa Catarina fortress in Praia da Rocha from July 19
The Mentors from South Africa’s KWV
I got an invitation last week to attend a wine tasting lunch and try some of the premium labels of the South African wine and spirit mammoth KWV. I have










