Think Portugal!
byWe are so happy with our recent move to Tavira, Portugal – the quality of wine and the prices are mind blowing. But I’m…
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THE HOLY GRAIL OF PORT
byPort is one of the most delicious drinks on the planet, and yet few people buy it. Why? That has puzzled the producers ever…
THE WORKER’S PINOT
byThe combination or tartness and attractive fruitiness in Portugal’s Dao reds often remind me of Pinot Noir. Grao Vasco certainly has a bit of…
IN PRAISE OF THE ORIGINAL VINHO VERDE
byThis summer I’ve been touting the virtues of single grape variety Vinho Verdes, but now I’d like to remind you of the humble original…
THE AMPHORA EXPERIENCE
byClay amphoras were to the ancient Greeks what the oak barrel is to winemakers today. A vessel for storing and ageing wine. Portugal is…
LCBO Vintages Portuguese Red Pick #3
byFOR THE LOVE OF SMOOTH & SPICY If my job was to get you drinking Portuguese reds, I’d drag you around the Alentejo region…
LCBO Vintages Portuguese Red Pick #2
byLIFE IS GOOD DAO Dao reds are often called the Pinots of Portugal, and there is a likeness as the wines usually express an…
EXCELLENT PORTUGUESE REDS AT LCBO VINTAGES
byLCBO Vintages department has just offered three Portuguese reds with distinct regional characteristics. Something that’s getting rare in this era of wines to please…
PORTUGUESE HOUSE RED
byBelow is one of the largest selling red wines in Portugal. The locals like the rustic, no-nonsense style and low price ($3 over there)….