Jul 31, 2023
This show is a recap of the wine experiences that we had while spending three weeks in Portugal and tasting through as much of the wines from that country as we could!
Our itinerary included:
The Algarve in the southern part of the country – a beautiful, dramatic seaside area with sandstone and limestone cliffs,...
Sep 28, 2021
I need to thank the Commission of Vinho Verde for hosting this trip to the region and setting up such wonderful experiences that really gave a 360˚ view of this region.
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©Wine For Normal People, Vineyards of Aveleda
After talking about a wonderful tasting at Graham’s Port Lodge in Vila Nova di Gaia (across the...
Apr 28, 2020
Located in north-central Portugal, just a three-hour drive from Lisbon, Dão is a small quiet region with outstanding, elegant, and distinctive wines. Named for the Dão river which carves a path through the rugged, old granite hills here, the region is the original home of Portugal’s top red grape, Touriga Nacional.
Sep 27, 2015
Portugal has a rich winemaking tradition, a long history with wine, and lots of great wine regions. With a ton of indigenous grapes and a variety of climates across regions, it's a fascinating wine powerhouse and it's on the rise!
- We discuss the 4000 year history of winemaking in Portugal
- We talk about the challenges...