Tawny Ports – Mastering the art of blending
It’s said that fruit-driven Vintage Ports reflect the vintage conditions and aged Tawnys reflect the Port House style which is a …
Wine Muse discovered in Portugal – the tempting images of the House of Ramos Pinto
When I gave winemaker Rui Cunha my card, he laughed and said that I would find the wine muses at Ramos Pinto, …
The perfect pairing – Port wine with savory foods
My trip to Porto and the Douro Valley in Portugal revealed a lesser-known fact: that sweet fortified wines can pair with savory …
The real Madeira
Authentic Madeira from Portugal is one of the great fortified sweet wines in the world. Madeira’s unique character has its origins as a …
The quest for quality Madeira at Vinhos Barbeito
One of the producers that impressed me at a recent Madeira tasting in San Francisco was Vinhos Barbeito. Achieving quality in fortified …
Is acidity in wine necessary for great food pairings?
We have all been trained to espouse the necessity of acidity in wine to pair with food. But how much is the …
Destination Porto
Visiting Porto, Portugal, is a reminder of Portugal’s historic importance as a world trading centre for over two thousand years and its dominance in …