Essential spoke to some of the country’s top players in a traditionally male-dominated profession In 2020, one of Portugal’s most accomplished wine producers told me,..
Portugal’s vinho verde (‘green wine’) region is launching a new Vinho Verde Web Experience on February 13 and 14. All wine tasters have to do..
James Mayor spoke to the renowned winemaker about his present and future projects Quinta de Nápoles is built into the hillside above the Tedo River,..
It’s official – Lagoa has been selected to host Portugal’s first Wine Cities Competition, which will take place between November 26 and 29 at the..
James Mayor from Grape Discoveries speaks to Adrian Bridge about the launch of a unique tourism project dedicated to the world of Portuguese wine The..
The resurrection of the Algarve’s native grape variety, our regional treasure Let’s turn back the clock 30 years or so and look at what the..
Roll over Provence, says Patrick Stuart. Algarve rosés are what we should all be drinking this summer At chic beach bars and gatherings by the pools..
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, the Wine Connection event has been postponed until October 3 & 4 On March 14 and 15, flavours and aromas for..
The City of Silves to hosts the 8th edition of the largest national drinks event: Algarve Trade Experience 2020 On March 6 and 7, the..
Grand House Algarve honoured its inaugural year with a series of culinary dinners at the Grand Salon Last weekend, Grand House Algarve commemorated its first..
Many areas of the wine industry are changing fast, reacting to new technologies, new forms of retailing and the effects of climate change An evolution..
This wine, one of a selection of very good Portuguese wines enjoyed with my Christmas dinner last week, was unexpectedly the one that most impressed..
Essential looks into this growing trend Most people paying good money to drink a bottle of Champagne would be surprised to learn that any wine..
Vertical Tasting WHEN: December 27 at 4pm WHERE: VILA VITA Parc Resort & Spa PRICE: €175 p.p. Enjoy a “vertical tasting” event of 9 Niepoort..
The last time I wrote about the Sauvignon Blanc from Quinta de Cidró I did not give it a very positive review. This was a..