Get Converted!
byATTENTION ALL DOUBTERS ““ DOW WILL BE CONVERTED! A leading American wine journalist recently declared Portugal to be the most exciting new wine frontier….
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Changes in the Douro
byYou are going to be, (or have already have been) hearing a lot about red wines from the Douro region in Portugal. This was…
The Paler Periquita
byLOVIN’ THE PALER SHADE OF PERIQUITA Last September our Lisbon group tasted Periquita White at the winery and were excited to hear it was…
Alternative White
byALTERNATIVE WHITE ““ SAVOURY AND LOVELY This is an exciting time in white wine with the availability of experiences beyond the big three ““…
Still Performing!
byPORTUGAL’S CLASSIC RED IS STILL PERFORMING Fruity meets earthy, meets cuddly. Rich enough to nourish, but also quite refreshing. This Portuguese classic has been…
Great Value Red
byGREAT VALUE WINTER WARMER ““ UNDER THE ALENTEJO SUN! Portugal’s warm/dry Alentejo region could be likened to Australia or Chile in that it produces…
Vintage Port
byVINTAGE PORT ““ A HUNDRED DOLLAR WINE TO DRINK SOMETIME AFTER 2025! The English had a custom of buying and cellaring Vintage Port at…
Under $10 Refresher
bySERIOUS SUMMER REFRESHMENT FOR LESS THAN $10 Portugal’s Aveleda winery has had an easy quaffing Vinho Verde (#5322 $8.95) at the LCBO for ever,…
Portugal Does Shiraz
byPORTUGAL DOES SHIRAZ ““ A SOFT/SMOOTH TOUCH Okay, it’s not a Shiraz, but it feels like one. Soft, smooth with sweet/spicy flavours. A warm,…