Did you know that Ciconia is the Latin name for the white stork?…
UNDER THE SEA – Algarve Plus Magazine, April 2025
UNDER THE SEA – Wine can be aged in the deep abysses, not just in a wine cellar.…
WINE AND WOMEN – Algarve Plus Magazine, March 2025
WINE AND WOMEN – Portugal is home to an array of wine styles that can cater to every palate, and it’s no surprise that many women are enthusiastic consumers and…
Já Te Disse Grande Reserva Petit Verdot, from Alentejo
I had the honor of tasting this great red wine of Portugal: Já Te Disse Grande Reserva Petit Verdot, from the Alentejo wine region in Portugal.…
THE RIGHT CHOICE – Algarve Plus Magazine, Feb 2025
THE RIGHT CHOICE – Wine experts are often asked what wine pairs well with a particular dish or is best suited for a special event, or for suggestions of the perfect…
Avidagos red 2020 by Quinta dos Avidagos, from Douro
Here’s a good example of what fantastic red wines are made in Douro from the typical port wine grape varieties.…
STAR SIGN WINE – Algarve Plus Magazine, Jan 2025
STAR SIGN WINE – Do you know which Zodiac sign you were born under? Then head to my new writing and see which Portuguese wine suits you best. Then, please…
Ermelinda Freitas Espumante Meio-Seco, from Setúbal
What better way to welcome the new year than with a lovely Portuguese sparkling wine? This year, I chose a semi-dry white sparkling from the Casa Ermelinda Freitas winery in…