Pedro Gonçalves named Young Winemaker of the Year
Pedro Pereira Gonçalves, Chief Winemaker at Monte da Ravasqueira in Arraiolos, has been named “Young Winemaker of the Year” by Prémios W awards, organised by Portugal’s celebrated wine expert Aníbal
Maritávora Douro Reserva 2011
When browsing the shelves for Douro reds, it’s always a good idea to look out for the 2011s, the only year so far this decade to have been declared as
Casa Ferreirinha Callabriga 2013
Casa Ferreirinha is widely recognised as one of the greatest Douro wine producers. It was not so long ago that their flagship Barca Velha wine stood head and shoulders above
Nelson Neves Merlot – Bairrada
Merlot got itself a bad name as a varietal back in the 90s, when the grape gained popularity in the USA with California’s mass producers flooding the market with cheap,
Alentejo among 10 best wine travel destinations of 2016
The Alentejo has been named one of the “10 best wine travel destinations of 2016” by the US Wine Enthusiast magazine. “With miles of vineyards and cork oak trees, historic
An unusual Bairrada red
As a big Bairrada fan, and especially someone who is quite passionate about Baga (my favourite Portuguese red grape variety), I was curious to try this wine made from a
Valdivieso Single Valley Lot Pinot Noir 2013
A great match for Christmas turkey I recently asked a sommelier friend in the UK what wine he will be drinking with his Christmas turkey this year and without hesitation
Mirabilis Grande Reserva
A premium Portuguese white for Christmas When Douro winemakers Quinta Nova set about creating Mirabilis (meaning ‘something wonderful’ in Latin), they set out with the clear objective of creating the
Cabriz Reserva 2012
A new look for an old favourite As a big Dão fan, I’m aways on the lookout for something new but I will admit to only having bought this bottle
Wine Emotions opens new showroom in Mexilhoeira da Carregação
Wine Emotions, the Algarve-based company that offers a variety of wine-related services, is opening its new showroom in Mexilhoeira da Carregação on Saturday, December 12. To celebrate the occasion, the