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Bom Ano Novo (happy new year) to all! This blog has now been operational for about a year. I have found that the older posts seem to get buried and hard to find, so I thought a recap of some…
With Christmas coming, it’s time to start thinking about fizz. While Spain has its Cava, Italy has Prosecco and France, obviously, has the champagne, it may be a surprise to some that in amongst the Portugal wine selection, there is…
Weightwatchers and wine may seem like a strange combination but those are the things at the top of my list this week. An unpleasant experience with a set of bathroom scales at my mother’s house over the weekend resulted in…
I think it’s a shame that people always think Mateus when it comes to pink Portuguese wine and that that may put them off trying other Portuguese rosé, especially when dry and fruity wine like this is available so cheaply…
We just had to buy this. It was €0.89! I am always curious to find out if the REALLY cheap wine is drinkable and on a wander around Lidl this bargain from Lisbon caught my attention. The aroma? Let’s not…
An unusual title perhaps for a post on a blog about Portuguese food and wine, but many Portuguese residents live close to the border with Spain and therefore popping over to do food (and other) shopping there is an option….
Now we’re talking. Both white and red Monsaraz is very popular with the locals and they have now added a delicious pink to their range. From the Alentejo, this rosé smells and tastes of strawberries and yet maintains a perfect…
I think sometimes it is good to push the boundaries of just how cheap you can go in Portugal and still have a decent glass of wine! Vinha Dos Frades is one of the cheapest of the cheap, and if…
For the last of today’s wine reviews, I’m finishing with a Portuguese classic – Monte Velho. This wine from the Alentejo is hugely popular and available everywhere, including the majority of restaurants. Available in both red and white, it is…
