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Two Half Centuries of Port Wine – Part 1 (1920-1969)
Two half centuries of Port is a 2-part series and the first half is filled with oldies. It is well known that over the course of history, from the time that Port was fortified, there has been an average of 3 Vintage Port declarations per [...]
Mosiacs and Majesty: The Towns of Conímbriga & Coimbra
It is easy for Port Wine lovers to miss some of the rich cultural and historical gems that Portugal has to offer when focused only on the wines. My first trip to Portugal was in 2006 on the For The Love Of Port Harvest Tour. [...]
Befuddled Blind Tasting in Pinhão
The old, rustic train pulled into the Pinhão train station, with its Portuguese-tiled exterior walls reflecting the bright afternoon sun. It is a tiny station tucked in between the terraced hillside vineyards and the Douro River, and it pulses with activity and tourists for a [...]
Top 7 Portuguese Cocktails to Pair with Chocolate and Cheese
Photo Source: Upsplash.com Article by Rebecca Siggers © June 2020 Portugal’s drinking culture is known for its etiquette, as there is never any real impetus to get drunk. The drinks are savored with each sip; no wonder some of the best cocktail recipes [...]
The Fascinating History of Port Transportation
The Douro Valley, the birthplace of Port, is one of the oldest wine regions in the world, and the only place legally able to produce “Port wine” — it was officially demarcated by the Marques de Pombal, an important Portuguese Prime Minister, in 1756. But, before the [...]
Top 10 Finest Hotels and Wines of Portugal
Article and photos by Rebecca Siggers © February 22nd 2020 Portugal is among the most ranked countries in Europe in terms of scenic views and beautiful landscapes. The place is also famous for its elegant hotels and delicious food and wines. If you are planning [...]
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Two Half Centuries of Port Wine – Part 2 (1970-2020)
Two half centuries of Port a 2-part series and the first half was filled with [...]
Two Half Centuries of Port Wine – Part 1 (1920-1969)
Two half centuries of Port is a 2-part series and the first half is filled [...]
Mosiacs and Majesty: The Towns of Conímbriga & Coimbra
It is easy for Port Wine lovers to miss some of the rich cultural and [...]
Befuddled Blind Tasting in Pinhão
The old, rustic train pulled into the Pinhão train station, with its Portuguese-tiled exterior walls [...]
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