Regular readers of this site are probably aware of my appreciation for Portuguese wine. One driver of that appreciation is the quality to price ratio (QPR) for their wines, which tends to be very good. That catches the attention of a bargain hunter like me and makes me seek out more. This wine comes from […]
Portuguese Wine
Review: Ameal Loureiro
Loureiro is an unknown grape variety to many American wine consumers, but it’s one you may have unknowingly tasted before as it’s found in some Vinho Verde blends. And it’s a variety you may want to become more familiar with, because, well… it’s good! Perhaps I should say, it’s good when it’s done well. Loureiro […]
Review: Herdade dos Grous, Red
The Alentejo wine region in Portugal produces over 250 grape varieties. Think about that… over 250 varieties in just one region of Portugal! How many different grape varieties have you even tasted, via wine, in your lifetime? I’d guess, in most cases, it’s a lot less. A friend of mine created something call the Wine […]
Review: Casa Relvas, Sao Miguel Do Sul Red Wine
If you’re a red wine lover and you haven’t tried Portuguese red wine, you’re missing out. I mean, what’s not to love about it? Big, bold flavors, intense and exotic aromatics, incredibly reasonable prices and quite often sustainably produced. Such is the case with this wine from Casa Relvas. Casa Relvas is located in the […]
Review: Coelheiros Red
For years I’ve been excited about Portuguese wines, primarily because the quality-to-price ratio is often quite exceptional but that’s not all they have going for them. I would call myself a wine geek, and as such I seek out unique varieties of wine and Portuguese wine producers often use grape varieties that differ from the […]
Review: Esporão Colheita Branco
Last year I reviewed several wines from the Alentejo region of Portugal, an outstanding region for wines that provide great value. If you haven’t heard of Alentejo, pronounced ah-len-TAY-zhoo, I’m not that surprised. For reasons unknown to me, Portuguese wines don’t seem to get a lot of attention in the United States. But as a […]
Review: Esporão, Monte Velho
Earlier this year, I reviewed a number of wines from the Alentejo region of Portugal and it’s time to check out another one. This wine comes from one of largest wine producers in Portugal, Esporão and is a while blend featuring the Antão Vaz grape variety. One of the neat things about Portugal is the […]
Review: Quevedo Family Alvarinho
One of my favorite parts of being a wine blogger is traveling to explore wine regions around the world. It’s not just traveling to beautiful places or the amazing wines I discover on these trips, but it’s the people I meet and the friends I make on these trips that make it truly special. I […]
Review: Herdade do Rocim, Mariana Branco
The name of this one is a mouthful, isn’t it? Well, for us Americans anyway. Herdade do Rocim, Mariana Branco. But to make things easier, you can just call it Mariana. Over the past few months I’ve had an opportunity to review a number of Portuguese wines from the Alentejo region, which is where this […]
Review: Esporão Reserva White
Antão Vaz, Arinto and Rouperio may be unfamiliar names to many wine consumers in the US, but those are three of the main white wine grapes in the Alentejo region of Portugal. These three grapes together make a classic white blend from Alentejo, known for resulting in crisp, bright white wines. They are also the […]