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Tag Archives: Portugal
Douro Valley tasting: Senhora Do Convento
About a 30-minute ride from the town of Pinhao on very windy roads, this exquisite 45-hectare estate was recently purchased by Patrick Landanger (owner of Domaine de La Pousse d’Or in Burgundy.) He has built a spectacular state of the … Continue reading
Posted in Cellar visit, Portugal
Tagged Douro, Landanger, Port, Portugal, Quinta Senhora do Convento
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Douro Valley Tastings: Quinta do Infantado
Upper valley After a bumpy ride down to this discretely located Quinta, we were received by Oenologist Fatima Riba and owner/winemaker Joao Roseira at Quinta do Infantado. The cellar was built in 1816, and is stillin-tact. Despite the relatively … Continue reading
Douro Valley Tastings: Sandeman Quinta do Seixo
The most impressive thing about a visit to Sandeman’s Quinta do Seixo estate is the drive up to a culminating point above the Douro with practically a 360° view of terraced vines! The drive is not for the faint hearted … Continue reading
Niepoort’s superb dry Douro red “Charme” 2005 at Restaurant DOC
We asked for the wine to be chilled a little, and it was re-served at 15°. The aromas became even more Burgundian and more explosive. Less cherries and more raspberries like from Vosne Romanée tasted from barrel at its … Continue reading
Posted in 2005, Portugal, Restaurants, what am I drinking with this dish?, WINE
Tagged 2005, DOC Restaurant, Douro, Niepoort, Portugal
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Douro Valley Tastings: Quinta do Portal
Douro River Valley After taking the train from Porto (Sao Bento station) and riding for most of the journey along the banks of the Douro to the town of Pinhao, we were greeted by some friends who know the Douro … Continue reading
Portuguese cuisine: a little disappointing but has potential…
Accras de Morue (deep fat-fried: salt cod-fish dumplings) I realize that I cannot judge a country’s cuisine after only 4 days and only visiting one region, but I must say I was disappointed with the Portuguese cuisine. I may … Continue reading
