More $$ Portugese Reds
byIn the higher price range I recommend VEEDHA from the Douro ““ a medium-bodied red with a good-with-everything character. Could be likened to Bordeaux…
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STOP OVERLOOKING PORTUGUESE REDS!
byPortuguese reds are a hard sell as most people lack the confidence to buy something that’s not popular, or prestigious. Too bad because Portugal…
PORTUGAL PICKS AT LCBO VINTAGES
byVINHO VERDE THAT COULD BE CHABLIS: Casal Ventozela delivers the “˜tres chic’ elevated feeling you get in a modern space with expensive finishes. A…
IN PRAISE OF PORTUGUESE WINES
byWe’ve just returned from a month in Portugal so naturally I’m anxious to share some wine experiences. In my opinion Portugal is today’s most…
Winning Portuguese Red
byDOURO DOES FRENCH BISTRO Most of the red wines coming out of Portugal’s Douro region are on the hefty, manly side. Bordeaux has been…
A Winning Portuguese White
byA WHITE TO WIN YOU OVER TO PORTUGAL It’s difficult to explain the experience in Portuguese wines, but I’ve just tasted a white and…
Holiday Shopping for Reds?
byThis, and the next few posts, will be shopping lists for the Holidays. Of course! I’m starting with value reds to get you through…
Vinho Verde Season
byVinho Verde is my refreshment in this recent hot spell, so if you’re looking for a way to keep cool ““ without too much…
Holiday Wines ““ The Bargain White
byFROM PORTUGAL THE BARGAIN WHITE JM da Fonseca’a Periquita has been an LCBO staple for half a century (honest), and it was recently joined…