Douro Valley Wine Tours
There are many reasons to fall in love with the Douro Valley, but its unspoiled beauty and vertiginous terraced vineyards are by far at the top of the list. Winemaking is a labor of love anywhere in...
View ArticleHotels in Douro Valley
Though internationally celebrated for its wines, the Douro Valley is equally acclaimed for its dramatic views, regional gastronomy and generous locals who love nothing more than to share a...
View ArticleDouro Valley Wine Region
Having lived and worked in Portugal for over 20 years, it would be impossible for us to favor one particular region, as the entire country is worth exploring. That being said, if you love Port wine, or...
View ArticleStay in Porto or Douro Valley to visit the Wine Region?
If you are planning to stay in Porto or Douro Valley to visit Portugal’s wine regions, we’ve gathered some key information to help you. If you’re a night owl and appreciate trendy restaurants,...
View ArticleGetting to the Douro Valley
Getting to the Douro Valley from Porto or Lisbon is actually quite simple. Besides being the main producer of Portugal’s famous Port Wine and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro Valley is home to...
View ArticleDouro Valley
Of all the hidden European gems, Portugal’s Douro Valley is one of our favorites. Beyond its steep terraced vineyards, meandering Douro River, and enchanting sunlight; it also happens to be a...
View ArticleAnnual Medieval Festival in Vic, Catalunya: The Culture of Vi Calent or...
Last year, we hinted that we were going to be attending our first Medieval Festival in Vic, located north of Barcelona approximately 70 km, but we never let you in on the experience. Vic is the capital...
View ArticleSherry at EWBC 2008 and Alvaro Domecq
Initially, I thought I would be the only person bringing sherry to the EWBC 2008 invitational tasting, but once things got going, I was pleased to see that some Osborne Fino Quinta and the Manzanilla...
View ArticleExciting Announcement – The DeLong Iberian Wine Map – with help from Catavino
Since day one, I’ve wanted a map of the wine regions of Spain and Portugal. Seems like a simple request, and if I couldn’t have one of Iberia, at least you would think that there would be one of Spain...
View ArticleWine Tourism in Sherry Country and a Lesson from Portugal
Two weeks ago, after a very relaxing holiday in Galicia, we chose to make our way home to Jerez via Portugal, stopping off for two nights in Oporto on the way. I’ve been to where they make Madeira, I...
View ArticleLos Rebujitos: Mixed Drinks Traditionally Savored during the Andalusian...
There’s a tradition in Andalucia for fairs – Ferias – in the spring and summer. The format is generally the same: The Feria lasts about a week; there are corridas (bullfights) in the afternoons; it’s...
View ArticleDinner at Terete in Haro, La Rioja
Editor’s note: This story is from 3 years ago when I first went to Rioja. Back then Catavino was not known, and I only had a small family site I was maintaining. Money was scarce, hell it still is! But...
View ArticleBook Review – The Wine and Food Lover’s Guide to Portugal
How often have we raved about Portugal’s wine diversity to an eager and attentive audience craving more availability in their own local wine shops? How many times have we made you lick your lips, while...
View ArticleHow to Remove Wine Stains: From Port Saturated Luggage
Leaving Spain at 7am to arrive at in Norway a little after dusk, we followed the heavy shoulders of other weary travels towards the baggage claim where we waited patiently for our large black bags...
View ArticleCatalan Mushrooms
Now comes the second culinary article in a very short period of time. It seems that after my last post on the dinner I made for Gabriella, my hunger wasn’t satisfied! So I got up early this morning and...
View ArticleHow the Moors Influenced Spanish Cuisine
With every bite of their Sunday paella, Spanish families—whether they realize it or not–are paying homage to the old Moorish kingdom of Al-Ándalus, one of the greatest civilizations that Iberia has...
View ArticlePedro Ximenez: A Wine to Savour Over a Candlelit Dinner
Near the 14th of February, there is always the temptation to crack open a bottle of pink Champagne as inspiration for a post – but that’s all been done before, so I was keen to write about something...
View ArticleBrandy Marketing, Mnemonics and Wine Fiction – Questions for the Readers
Sometimes I don’t have the answers. Ask Gabriella, and she’ll deny this, replying that I always have one even if it’s wrong, and most likely, she’s probably right, but that’s between you and me. Today,...
View ArticleLa Cabalgata de Reyes Magos: The Extravegant Spanish Celebration of the 3 Kings
There is something deeply satisfying about parades. The anticipation among crowds of people standing hip to hip with children delicately propped on broad shoulders, all eager to hear the very first...
View ArticleHow to Reuse Old Oak Barrels While Practicing Sustainability
Although I am no John Radford, I’ve toured a few Iberian wineries in my day, and have always pondered if there was a sacred oak barrel cemetery for all those great wooden vats that have dedicated their...
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