Tag: Periquita

Aveleda Vinho Verde and Alvarinho

Why Try Portuguese White Wines This Summer?

 mywinepal  June 7, 2015

“Uniqueness in a Bottle“.  That about sums it up.  Portugal produces wines from grapes that are indigenous to their country.  I believe there are 250 grape varieties grown in Portugal.  I had been told before that during the ice age, not all of Portugal was covered in ice, and that is where the diverse range of grapes they now have…

Snowflake

My Wine Suggestions for the Holidays 2013

 mywinepal  November 28, 2013  1 Comment on My Wine Suggestions for the Holidays 2013

Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to try many wines from around the world, in many different styles.  Out of my recommendations from the year, here are my picks that I think will make the holiday season more festive.  I tried to pick wines from most price points and all corners of the world. I also only picked…

My Top Non-California Wine Picks at #VanWineFest 2013

 mywinepal  March 25, 2013

The first time you walk into the International Festival Tasting Room can be intimidating, with 175 wineries pouring 3 or more wines each, you have at least 525 wines to try.  But over time, you become a wine tasting veteran like me, setting up a strategy, checking out the background of some wineries you may not have heard of before,…