Last week I posted my first ever review of an alicante bouschet, and it’s already time to post a second. This one comes from Herdade dos Grous, located in the Lower Alentejo, in Albernôa. They are not only a wine producer but they also have olive groves, vegetable crops, horse breeding and more on their […]
Portuguese Wine
Review: Herdade do Rocim, Alicante Bouschet
I’ve long been a fan of Portuguese wine. In my opinion, it’s one of the best regions for finding exceptional quality for reasonable prices. Unfortunately, I don’t see very much Portuguese wine in the wine shops where I live, Cincinnati, but when I do see it I scoop it up! This week I have the […]
Port Wine for Beginners
When it comes to dessert wine, there’s no single type that gives you as much variety as Port. It’s one of my favorites, in part because a good Port is absolutely delicious and in part because there are so many ways to enjoy it. I’d say it’s much more more diverse than just a dessert […]
Deu La Deu Alvarinho – Mesmerizing
I refuse to let go of summer! Despite things starting to get cool outside, I’m clinging to summer and my favorite summer wines — like Vinho Verde. I’ve reviewed quite a number of Vinho Verde wines over the past couple years and one thing that tends to be typical with them is a light frizzante […]
Filipa Pato 3B Rosé – Bubbly, Beautiful, Blissful
In my last review, I highlighted a sparkling Vinho Verde from Portugal and I’m going to continue the theme of Portuguese bubbly today with a sparkling rosé. Filipa Pato comes from a family that’s been making wine for five generations. Rather than just working in her family’s vineyard, she set out to study winemaking in […]
Castas de Monção Brut Sparkling Vinho Verde – Yes!
Happy New Year! And just because the New Year’s Eve party is now over is no reason to not continue drinking bubbly. Therefore, my first review of 2014 shall be a sparkling wine. OK, I’ll cut to the chase… I love this wine: Castas de Monção, Mstodo Classico – Bruto Natural. The idea of this wine […]
Creating Vinho Verde at Quinta de Covela
One of the things that fascinates me when I learn the history of many wine producers in Europe is how common it is to find vineyards that have stayed in the same family for several generations. But that’s not always the story. Every now and then I come across a new kid on the block. […]