Quinta do Portal was one of our favorite Douro Valley wineries that we got to visit during our trip to Portugal, and naturally many of their bottles made its way home to us when the trip ended. One such bottle was Quinta do Portal’s 20 year tawny port, a lovely bottle that hit all the … Read more
When you think of port, odds are good your mind goes to that high-alcohol, intensely sweet, red wine from the Douro Valley. But the Douro Valley makes more than fortified red wine, and also makes some stellar white ports with the same age indications you would expect from a tawny port (10, 20, 30, and … Read more
During our travels around Portugal, we had two kinds of red wines. The first was intense, hot climate reds that were loaded with tannin and out of balance with the other flavor characteristics. The second had the same intensity but managed to find the perfect balance to make them enjoyable. Quinta do Portal’s Grande Reserva … Read more
The Douro Valley of Portugal is one of the most famous wine regions in the world for its stellar fortified wine, views, and proximity to the city of Porto in northern Portugal. All of these elements come together to make the region a must-see destination for many travelers to the country. We personally have visited … Read more
The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the most awe-inspiring places we’ve been to. Not only is it the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, we’d take it one step further and also call it the prettiest wine region in the world too. Douro Valley vineyards are really something else! While getting around … Read more
Normally when we travel via an airport, we often make a beeline straight for the lounge in order to get the lovely perks of a quiet space and, perhaps more importantly, free alcohol. But every so often we are unable to get into our lounge of choice, typically during peak hours when the demand is … Read more
