Portuguese Wines

What’s new in Vinho Verde at Casa da Torre

by  |  23-10-2026

The heat, at 35C, was nearly bearable that day. Of course as with all things weather related in Europe over the last decade or so, this wasn’t ‘normal’, especially for the very northern region of... more »

Oh, that view from Vallado

by  |  02-10-2026

I’ve visited Quinta do Vallado only twice, but both visits left an impression. They’re a fine producer of both Port as well as unfortified Douro wines and in fact they make one of the few... more »

The broad view for Wines of Portugal

by  |  11-09-2026

The first part of my trip to Porto for Alive Taste this summer was, to put it mildly, mind-blowingly hot–and this is from someone who lives on the Mediterranean side of the Iberian Peninsula. Thankfully,... more »

Reinventing the wine

by  |  01-09-2026

Unlike most other alcohols, selling wine over the last half century has required not just branding, but a narrative, and despite being very aware of this, wine has never actually managed to fully control its... more »
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Kopke, Porto, Portgual

by  |  19-01-2026

This is a ‘recent’ selection from the esteemed producer of Port wines, Kopke. Interestingly, in my last large tasting for the region, the Kopke wines weren’t represented. I suppose to some extent they can do... more »

A book review of, “Madeira: The islands and their wines”

by  |  14-07-2025

I knew the Madeira would be pretty, but I wasn’t prepared as to just how much which I visited earlier this year. Every corner of my eye was on to something new and staggering which... more »

AdegaMãe – Blanc de Blancs 2021

by  |  17-04-2025

I came for a cocktail, but I drank the bubbly. Finding a proper wine bar in any town with a beach is a wanting proposition. If you go to somewhere like Dubrovnik, I can’t emphasize... more »

The wines of Madeira 2025

by  |  10-04-2025

If you’re not going up the side of a mountain in Madeira, then you’re most likely sitting in the water. I live in the mountains, but I’ve rarely seen such an extreme and vertiginous landscape... more »

A review of, “The Guitar Barrel Project”

by  |  27-09-2023

It can’t be said often enough that the best films about wine are not actually films about wine. We saw this with the all-defining archetype of the genre, “Sideways”, and we can see it yet... more »
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A wine medley from Portugal

by  |  02-06-2023

It’s time to have a new look at wines available from Portugal Vineyards, one of the most complete shops to buy Portuguese wines online. * If interested, you can read the first installment as well... more »