Tag: portugal

Have you ever heard of the Alentejo wine region?  Would you guess it is in Spain, Portugal, or Chile?  If you guessed, Portugal, you would be correct.  Recently, I attended a Wines of Alentejo trade learning session held downtown at Coast.  It was presented by wine educator Jenna Brisco. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the Alentejo wine region, highlighting…

Isn’t wine a miracle?  From grapes, ripened by sunshine and nourished by the soil, they transform with the help from yeast to produce wines for us to enjoy.  There is no reason for wine to exist, other than for pleasure. Don’t you agree? I received a bottle of one of Portugal’s Vinho Verde (Green Wine) from the Quinta da Pedra…

Having a sip of mellow aged Tawny Port is a wonderful way to end a meal or to start your evening as you sit in front of your fireplace.  I received a very special bottle of Taylor Fladgate Historical Collection IV Limited Edition The Globe Reserve Tawny Port to try for you.  I brought out one of my port glasses…

This year I had many terrific wines to taste and review.  Wines that I rate as 5 star I deem as needing nothing to add or subtract.  They are perfect as-is.  I had one wine that reached that status this year so instead of making a separate article for that wine, I am including it in this article.  My 4.5-5…

In recent history, Port wine has continued to captivate wine enthusiasts around the world with its rich and diverse offerings. While originating in Portugal, Port enjoys a global following. Its appeal extends beyond age, gender, or nationality, making it a cherished beverage among a wide range of people. Connoisseurs appreciate its complexity, often savouring it as a dessert wine or…

After attending the Portuguese Wine Experience Masterclass earlier in the day, there was also a tasting room set up with wines from various Portuguese wineries to try.  Below are the wines that I enjoyed the most.  The names of the grapes are not well-known as they are indigenous to Portugal.  So no Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are listed below, rather you…

I was fortunate to be able to attend the Portugal Wine Experience masterclass led by Eugénio Jardim, US Brand Ambassador for Wines of Portugal. Following is what we covered with Eugénio followed by my wine-tasting notes for the flight of wines he had prepared for us. Eugénio Jardim’s Masterclass Did you know that Portugal is the closest European country to…

Sipping a glass of port by the fireplace during our cold winter season is probably what many people think about port.  It is enjoyable, but did you know that you can also make cocktails using port wine?  Let me give you a bit of background about port wine (there are many styles) and then lead you into port cocktails. About…

This week we had our first Trade tasting of new wines or new vintages of wines, plus spirits with the IVSA.  I decided to concentrate on white and sparkling wines for this event, as I had a shorter time to taste that day.  Below are some of the wines that I enjoyed and hope you will find them soon, if…

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is in the knock-out round.  Already we have the Netherlands and Brasil out of the contest.  The teams left to play are Morocco, Portugal, England, France, Argentina, and Croatia.  All these countries make wine as well as footballers.  So which wine would you drink to celebrate if one of these countries wins?  I would suggest…