Browse Sections

Portuguese Wine/Port

Latest Contributing Articles


Wine on Madeira, Portuguese Atlantic Island
Madeira fortified wine is well known for its excellence but the island's noble grapes also produce quality dinner wines, increasingly popular with connoisseurs.
Port Wine Shippers – Why are They So British?
To buy port wine is to buy into Portugal's history. And the British have acquired more of a taste than any other nation for the fortified wine of the River Douro.
Buy Port Wine and Give Your Taste Buds a Treat
What is port wine? Well, it's a fortified wine, and it comes in many styles: tawny port wine and late bottled vintage to name but two. And the best port wine is wonderful
Portuguese Wines
Portugal has long been overshadowed by other wine regions, but Herdade do Esparao is going to change all that.
Good Portugal Wine Guide Now Out
The Wine and Food Lover's Guide to Portugal by experts Charles Metcalfe and Kathryn McWhirter covers vineyards, restaurants, shops and hotels in Portuguese wine country.
The Wines Lodges of Funchal
This article describes some of the many wine lodges in Funchal where the interested visitor can taste and buy some of the best fortified wines left in existence.
Madeira Wine - the Basics
This article looks at Madeira, arguably the most undervalued and best value of the fortified wines.
Demystifying Fortified Wine
Fortified wines are an unknown to you, but you are too embarrassed to ask your wine snob friend about them. Here is your chance to pick up a few useful facts.
Port Backgrounder
Port, when well made, is among the finest wine experiences to be had. A little knowledge goes a long way in understanding Portugal's contribution to fine wine.
Fine Port
Port is best experienced with a little age. Ageing in cask or bottle? This turns out to be the biggest question. Both examples of Portugal's fine wine are worth the time.