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Category Archives: Portugal
Monte Bluña: A Boutique Producer in Lisbon’s Arruda dos Vinhos DOC
Monte Bluña is a small, quality-oriented producer in the Arruda dos Vinhos DOC, which lies within easy commuting distance (30 km) of Lisbon. Monte Bluña is one of the region’s smaller producers with just 6 hectares of white (Arinto and … Continue reading
Sherry and Port: Recommendations for Drinking and Giving
There’s no better time of year than now to drink fortified wines than when the temperatures sink, and the winds blow cold. It’s the perfect time to sit by the fireplace and open a bottle of Sherry or Port to … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Dessert Wine, Fortified, Portugal, Spain, Uncategorized, Wine Type
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New Releases of Colonial Styled Madeiras from Vinhos Barbeito & the Rare Wine Co.
Since 1998 Mannie Berk of the Rare Wine Co. has worked with Ricardo Freitas of Vinhos Barbeito to express the styles of Madeira drunk in the US colonial period. Different styles of Madeira became popular in different colonial cities. Cities … Continue reading
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Special Holiday Gifts for Wine Lovers: Selections from the Finest Wines Reviewed in 2021
What to give a friend who appreciates and is knowledgeable about wine? In this article, we give our recommendations based on the many fine wines we’ve tasted this year. The list includes Champagne, Sparkling Rosé, California Pinot Noir, Napa Cabernet … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Champagne, Chardonnay, Countries and Regions, Dessert Wine, France, Italy, Oregon, Portugal, Portuguese, Red Wine, South Africa, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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Red Blends from Portugal’s Alentejo Region
Alentejo is Portugal’s largest region, extending from the Tagus River in the north to the Algarve in the south. As a region, it is both scenic and historic. Predominantly located inland, it is also hot, dry, and sparsely populated. It … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Portugal, Portuguese, Red Wine, Uncategorized, Wine Type
Tagged Alentejo
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Ringing in 2021 with Vintage Dated Ports
Ports are perfect for the Holidays, both for drinking by the fire and for giving to special friends. In this article, we report on some of our favorite vintage dated Ports. They include: Vintage Ports, Single Quinta Vintage Ports, and … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Fortified, Portugal, Portuguese, Uncategorized
Tagged Featured, Port
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Selections from Portugal: Affordable Current Releases
Portugal is home to 400 varieties of grapes, many of which make delicious wines and most of which are unfamiliar to the average consumer. In this article, we review some current releases of white and red blends of Portuguese grape varieties … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Portugal, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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Wines to Brighten Up Your Thanksgiving
For most of us 2020’s Thanksgiving will be different. Because of the COVID pandemic, family and friends will not be gathering in large numbers to celebrate. Instead, we’ll keep it smaller for the sake of everyone’s heath. Although we’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Argentina, California, Champagne, Countries and Regions, France, New York, Oregon, Portugal, Red Wine, Rosé, South Africa, Spain, White Wine, Wine Type
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Alvaro Castro: Outstanding Selections from the Dão
Alvaro Castro is one of the most accomplished winemakers in Portugal. Since 1980 he has served as winemaker for his family’s properties at Quinta da Pellada and Quinta de Saes. Alvaro crafts elegant wines sourced from traditional varieties with minimal intervention … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Great Winemakers, Portugal, Portuguese, Red Wine, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Articles, Wine Type
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The Azores Wine Company: Volcanic Wines from the Azores
Wine enthusiasts who are searching for unique and authentic wines, should try these magnificent wines of the Azores. The Azores are an archipelago located 1000 miles off the coast of Portugal. Pico, the principal island, has windswept vineyards of extremely poor … Continue reading
Posted in Countries and Regions, Portugal, Uncategorized, White Wine, Wine Type
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