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Vinho Verde: The Grass is Always Greener

Simon J Woolf
Feature Stories
3 min read
Confession time: Years ago, I used to think I was sophisticated because not only did I know that Port and Mateus Rosé came from Portugal, I also knew and loved Vinho Verde. What could be better at the height of summer than something crisp, white and ever so slightly frizzante?

Five Experiences of Portugal, with a Side of Wine

Cathy Huyghe
Features
3 min read
Today, Portugal's extremely photogenic wine regions are being affected by a dizzying whirr of circumstances beyond their control, both political and financial. Currently, vineyards and winemaking exist in the midst of hundreds of years of fine traditions from music to horse breeding, with amazing gardens and upscale hotels punctuating the

2012 Las Lilas Vinho Verde

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
The wine pours with a very light fizz. The nose offers sweet fruit, white peaches and pears. On the palate, the flavors are unripe peach and lime. Lime lingers on the finish. Acidity adds a knife-sharp zing. It's summer in a glass, a moderate alcohol (10%) stone-fruit and citrus refresher

2012 Poças Douro Coroa D’ouro

David Honig
Wine Reviews
1 min read
This is a charming blend, layered and offering subtle nuances lending themselves to a broad array of food pairings. A soft nose offers up white flowers, pears, and Zweiback crackers. Apples, quince, and ginger snaps lead on the palate, finishing with lime and a touch of fresh ginger. Drink with crab

2009 Quinta Dos Murcas Reserva

Becky Sue Epstein
Wine Reviews
1 min read
At first, the aromas of this deep purple wine are of just-picked grapes and new wine, but it soon evolves in the glass to a dark fruitiness.  And on the palate, the wine is light at first, but becomes bigger and then gives up dark fruit with accents of wild,