Tag Archives: Port

Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines- Day Five

Posted on March 27, 2020 by joyofwine

Today is Friday, and typically, most of us would be excited that the weekend is upon us and we could perhaps open something a little more exciting that maybe what was sampled during the week. But now, during quarantine, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Joy of Wine, Varietals, wine | Tagged alone, day 4, flavour, Friday, isolation, Port, Portugal, quarantine, style, Tawny, weekend, white port | Leave a comment

Chilly Nights

Posted on October 18, 2016 by joyofwine

With all good intentions, I wanted to post another Thirsty, and more Abruzzo Adventures, however, the weather here has changed drastically, and with that, the want to “hunker down” as it were, wrap oneself in a warm blanket and sit … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, wine | Tagged ageing, amaro, autumn, bitter, Croft, distilling, fall, Fladgate, fortified, herbs, honey, LBV, Port, recipe, Ruby, secret, sediment, spices, spicy, sweet, Varnelli, vintage, warm, winter | Leave a comment

What’s YOUR favourite?

Posted on July 27, 2016 by joyofwine

If you were presented with a lineup of wine and had to pick only one, could you do it? Are you influenced by certain factors such as grape variety, producer, region or country, price or points scored? Is there a … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Tasting, Varietals, wine | Tagged Alba, Barolo, Bourdeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Champagne, Chapoutier, Chardonnay, choice, Condrieu, France, Italy, La Morra, lineup, Marche, Marsanne, Merlot, Napa, Nebbiolo, Northern Rhone, Petit Verdot, Piedmont, Pinot Noir, Port, Portugal, Quinta, Reserva, Rioja, St. Emilion, Stags Leap, Super Tuscan, Symington, tempranillo, Tuscany, Verdicchio, Vesuvio, Viognier | 11 Comments

Portugeuse Anyone?

Posted on July 14, 2015 by joyofwine

If one were to come and look at the Portuguese section of my store, the comment is that it’s a great selection and we have a lot! I beg to differ. Although we have some great wines from Portugal (about … Continue reading →

Posted in Varietals, wine | Tagged Adega de Borba, Alentejo, Alicante Bouschet, Alvarinho, Aragonez, Douro, Moscatel de Setubal, Port, Portugal, Setubal, still wine, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Trajadura, Trincadeira, value, vinho verde | Leave a comment

And now….for more on Portugal

Posted on June 24, 2014 by joyofwine

Seems lately I have a strong affinity for this little country and all things wine that they produce. Maybe because our next group tasting will feature the Douro valley specifically…and it won’t just be Port either! Strong red wines made from … Continue reading →

Posted in Life and Education, Varietals, wine | Tagged British, Douro, Fladgate, Grahams, Port, Porugal, Touriga Nacional, vinho verde | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: Port

Quarantine: 14 Days of Isolation Wines- Day Five

Chilly Nights

What’s YOUR favourite?

Portugeuse Anyone?

And now….for more on Portugal

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