A Portuguese Wine Sampler
The subject of our last Thursday night tasting was Portuguese wines. Nobody in our group knew much about wines from Portugal. However, George and Gail had just returned from a wine vacation in Portugal...
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Halloween Mystery Wines – Tasting in the Dark
We had a fun online tasting the night before Halloween. We were sent four wines in black bags (Tasting in the Dark) so we couldn’t see the labels and a Halloween mask to wear while doing the tasting....
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Delightful Dinner Partners from Portugal’s Tejo Wine Region
Wines from Portugal? Yes, please! With more than 200 indigenous grape varieties and a wide variety of growing conditions, Portugal has plenty to offer the adventurous wine drinker. We recently had the...
View ArticleA Celebration of Portugal with Esporão
Did you know June 10 is Portugal Day? I didn’t until receiving an invitation to gather with a group of wine writers and wine industry professionals to celebrate the Portuguese holiday with Esporão...
View ArticleEsporão Monte Velho – Value Wines to Look For
One of the things we learned early in our wine appreciation journey is the idea of thrift: spending less rather than more for a wine we truly enjoy. It takes a bit more effort to find those great value...
View ArticleAlentejo Wines: Red Blends, A Rosé And An Amphora Wine
Today we’re taking a virtual trip to one of my favorite Portuguese wine regions: Alentejo. This large inland region is known for sunny days, cork trees, agriculture and its wines. As with other regions...
View ArticleQuinta da Fonte Souto Branco — A Taste of Alentejo’s Portalegre
When the Symington family decided to expand beyond the Douro, where they have spent five generations establishing themselves as makers of quality Port and dry red wines, they chose Portalegre. In 2017...
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