Back in November, I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful country of Portugal. I can't believe it had taken me so long to travel to this stunning European country! I was invited to taste and tour through the southern wine region of Alentejo, where some of the most popular Portuguese blends are produced. Boy,... Continue Reading →
Arinto & Antão Vaz Grape Profiles on Winetraveler.com
This summer has definitely been the summer of Portuguese wines for me. I was lucky enough to participate in a lovely tasting with Wines of Alentejo earlier this month. It was wonderful to get to know this hot region in Portugal & its wines better (like this bottle of Esporão Colheita branco, which I just... Continue Reading →
March Vino Column “Iberian Wines Pair Well with Spring”
Is it spring yet? Some of you up north may be wondering. When you're ready to switch wine gears, it may be time to try some new Iberian whites this spring! Check out my March Vino column in Biscayne Times newspaper for some economical suggestions of Spanish and Portuguese white wines! Cheers!
Portugal’s “Hidden” Treasure: Principal Wines
Tucked into the heart of the Portuguese region of Bairrada is a state-of-the-art winery and vineyard producing some of the newest, freshest wines to date under the Principal name. Managed under the IDEALDRINKS umbrella, Principal wines are among some of the most sought-after Portuguese wine brands, soon-to-be worldwide. The wines produced here include red wines,... Continue Reading →