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Ciconia Premium red 2021, from Alentejo
Did you know that Ciconia is the Latin name for the white stork?…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…