A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit Vinho Verde – but the day I landed in Porto I had an afternoon in the beautiful city. I had two options – take a nap to get over some jet lag, or head to the port houses on the...
André checks in from the road and talks with 5 guys and 1 girl about wine from Portugal.
2014 Quinta Da Aveleda Vinho Verde – LCBO 89995 – $10.95 – Bright, crisp and easy very easy drinking. This wine has aromas of slight floral underneath pink grapefruit with lime. My favorite thing about this wine is the slightly oily texture that fills your mouth on the finish. I would...
Last month I attended a wines of Portugal tasting. Prior to a walk-around tasting there was a crash course seminar hosted by Master Sommelier John Szabo. I don’t know much about Portugese wines. For most people their knowledge of Portugese wines start and end with Port. There is obviously much...
