PICO, THE ISLAND OF WINE –The Portuguese Azores archipelago was awarded the best sustainable wine tourism destination in 2023, by Itervitis, the international association that promotes wine tourism around the…
FRAGRANT THOUGHTS – Have you ever thought about fragrance and wine pairings?…
KNOW YOUR ORANGES – In Portugal, November is also the month of the opening of the Talhas and tasting the new orange wines made in amphoras.…
Sweet Talk – Late harvest botrytized have a particular personality with a natural sweetness produced from carefully-treated withered, shriveled grapes.…
On the tread mill – Last month we took you on a journey of early harvesting in the Algarve.…
Harvest in the Algarve – In Portugal, the landscapes of the wine-producing regions are breathtaking all year round, but even more so during harvest when the work of a year…
The boutique wineries – Portugal is home to some of the world’s most renowned wines, but outside of the big famous brands, there are some exciting offerings from the small,…
Sweet Dreams – International Moscatel Day was launched in 2012 by the Gallo Family Vineyards in California, one of the world’s largest wineries. This year it will be celebrated on…
Easter eats and drinks – A special lunch for friends and family at Easter requires a bit of careful planning and some detailed consideration as to the wines you will…
