THE NEW STYLE OF VINHO VERDE
bySome wineries in the Vinho Verde region are move away from the light, simple refresher style to a more medium-bodied white to compete on…
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THE CHAMPIONS OF MOSCATEL
byEach year when we take our group to the J.M. Da Fonseca winery, most folks walk away with bottles of Moscatel. A fortified wine…
Planning for SUMMER part 1
byPLANNING for SUMMER: Consider getting a little stash for summer drinking. A super-refresher from a cool climate. THE PORTUGUESE PUPPY! Curvos greets you like…
ANOTHER EXCELLENT MID-WEIGHT RED FROM PORTUGAL
byWhy do I like Dao wines so much? The vitality and purity of flavour remind me of Barbera, or Cotes du Rhone. While it…
2 VERY DIFFERENT REDS FROM PORTUGAL
byBeyra is a high country, cool climate, region south of Porto, so the wines have a lighter touch than most Portuguese reds. This Madeira…
PERFECT EVERYDAY RED
byHere’s another red to add to the list or overlooked bargains from Portugal. A lovely expression of simplicity ““ neither light nor heavy, neither…
APERITIF VINHO VERDE on SALE
byTart with delicate, palate teasing flavours. A refreshing aperitif wine that delivers a jolt for the senses. Drier (less of a party drink) than…
PORTUGUESE CHARMER
byThis Dao is a smooth, spicy/sweet, charmer. Shades of Rhone and good with almost any food from burger to pizza to chicken or pork….
A Kinda Special White
byHAPPY ALVARHINO TO YOU! The top western corners of Spain and Portugal are home to Alvarhino, one of the great whites of the world….