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Tag: wine

Delicious food in Valletta, Malta (including pistachio cannoli and honey rings)

April 25, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

Brent is on the island nation of Malta to sample the most delicious in the capital city of Valletta. He…

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Posted in: Blog, Malta, Valletta, videos Filed under: ftira, malta, Valletta, wine
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Podcast: Wine in Bordeaux, Spain and Missouri

January 4, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

We’re welcoming in 2025 with a visit to the vineyards of Bordeaux and a famous wine museum. Plus, the reason…

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Posted in: Podcast Filed under: Bordeaux, sherry, Spain, wine
A man holding a glass of wine in his hand.

The divisive drink from Spain

October 3, 2024 Brent

Kalimotxo is a popular drink all over the Basque region of Spain, but tell Americans about it and Kalimotxo becomes…

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Posted in: Bilbao, Spain Filed under: Basque, Bilbao, Kalimotxo, Spain, wine
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Podcast: Georgian wine with Tommo from Eat This! Food & Wine Tours and Megsy from Food Fun Travel

September 21, 2024 Brent

Tommo from Eat This! Food & Wine Tours and Megsy from Food Fun Travel are back on the podcast to…

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Posted in: Blog, Podcast Filed under: Georgia, Georgian wine, tbiliisi, wine, winemaking
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Podcast: Tbilisi, Georgia with Tommo from Eat This! and Megsy from Food Fun Travel

September 13, 2024 Brent

Tommo and Megsy are world travelers who have visited almost100 countries. But, several years ago, they set down roots in…

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Posted in: Blog, Podcast Filed under: Georgia, tbiliisi, wine
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The Best Wineries in Haro, Spain

August 22, 2024 Brent

Grape growing and wine making dates back about 3,000 years in northern Spain. Today, Rioja is one of the most…

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Posted in: Blog, Haro, Spain Filed under: cvne, gomez cruazdo, Haro, muga, wine
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Wine Fight in Haro, Spain

August 15, 2024 Brent

Every June 19th, there’s a spectacular festival in Haro. Wine Fight origin story When San Felices (Felix) of Bilibio died…

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Posted in: Blog, Haro, Spain Filed under: Haro, wine, wine battle, wine fight
A row of bottles with different wines on them.

Fernando Po, a wine town close to Lisbon

August 1, 2024 Brent

Just an hour from Lisbon, this little village is a great daytrip for wine lovers. Fernando Pó origin story The…

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Posted in: palmela, Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Casa Dupó, Casa Ermelinda Freitas, Casal Freitas, Fernando Po, Fernão Pó, Humus Farm, Marcolino Freitas, portugal, wine, Winery
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French Wine with Erwan Leo from Secret Wine Door

July 26, 2024 Brent

Erwan Leo from The Secret Wine Door in Paris is a wine expert, but he didn’t start that way. He…

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Posted in: Blog, Bordeaux, France, Podcast Filed under: Beaujolais, Chateauneuf du Pape, france, natural wine, wine
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Calle San Juan in Logrono, Spain

July 17, 2024 Brent

Brent is in Logroño, Spain for a Tapas crawl along the famous Calle del Laurel. He samples small dishes from…

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Posted in: Blog, Logrono, Spain, videos Filed under: Calle San Juan, logrono, Michelin 2024, pinchos, Spain, tapas, wine, wine museum
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4 Amazing Wineries in Rioja, Spain

June 26, 2024 Brent

Brent visits 4 incredible wineries in the wine capital of Rioja, Spain. He samples the unique white Tempranillo, a winery…

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Posted in: Blog, Haro, Spain, videos Filed under: cvne, gomez cruazdo, Haro, La Rioja Alta, Mugo, Spain, wine
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Fernando Po winery visits

May 29, 2024 Brent

Brent is in Fernando Po, a village an hour from Lisbon. He visits some local wineries, samples wines, and gets…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: ermalinda freitas, Fernando Po, wine
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3 great (and 1 not so great) bar in Seville, Spain

May 15, 2024 Brent

Brent visits some fancy and not so fancy spots in Seville for Sherry, Cava, cocktails, and beer including a bar…

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Posted in: Blog, Seville, videos Filed under: bars, Seville, sherry, Spain, wine
Two glasses of white wine and chips.

Vinho Verde, Portugal’s Green Wine

April 11, 2024 Brent

The Minho Region of northern Portugal is famous for Vinho Verde. Translated to “Green Wine” the name doesn’t refer to…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: braga, porto, portugal, viana do castelo, vinho verde, wine
Man in Portugal, Columbus birthplace debate.

The other Cuba (it’s in Portugal!)

February 13, 2024 Brent

Brent visits Cuba, Portugal where some people think Columbus was born. He enjoys wine served in a tiny cup made…

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Posted in: Blog, Cuba, Portugal, videos Filed under: Amphora, Amphora wine, Cante Alentejano, Columbus, cuba, portugal, wine
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Federal Hill, the Little Italy of Providence, RI

January 24, 2024 Brent

Brent visit’s Providence, Rhode Island’s “Little Italy,” Federal Hill for a delicious Zeppole pastry with some wine, eggplant roll ups…

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Posted in: Blog, Rhode Island, videos Filed under: coffee, espresso, federal hill, fries and gravy, providence, Rhode Island, sambuca, wine, zeppole
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The undiscovered Portuguese town of Cuba

January 18, 2024 Brent

While the island nation and this small town in Portugal have little in common, they do have a tenuous link…

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Posted in: Cuba, Portugal Filed under: Amphora, cuba, portugal, wine
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My favorite place for a glass of wine in Beja, Portugal

January 4, 2024 Brent

Housed in a 16th century (or earlier) building, Os Infantes is a terrific place to get a glass of wine…

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Posted in: Beja, Blog, Portugal Filed under: alentejo, beja, portugal, wine
Man tasting wine, Portuguese bottles.

Wine Crawl in undiscovered Palmela, Portugal

December 6, 2023 Brent

Brent is in the Setubal region of Portugal to wineries in the town of Palmela. He samples wines made from…

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Posted in: Blog, palmela, Portugal, videos Filed under: culinary adventure, moscatel, Palmela, portugal, wine
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Campo de Ourique, Lisbon charming cafes & natural wine

November 22, 2023 Brent

Brent returns to Lisbon’s non-touristy Campo de Ourique neighborhood and visits a characteristic cafe and a natural wine bar. Plus,…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: Casa Fernando Pessoa, cheese, Fernando Pessoa, Fiammetta, Granos Espaco Vegetariano, Lisbon, natural wine, portugal, prazeres cemetery, red nose wine bar, vegetarian food, wine
Men in suits, drinking wine outdoors.

St. Martin’s Day

November 11, 2023 Brent

November 11th is a day wine lovers look forward to in Slovenia St. Martin’s Day celebration in Ljubljana, Slovenia (Photo:…

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Posted in: Ljubljana, Slovenia Filed under: Ljubljana, Slovenia, St. Martin, St. Martin's Day, wine
Stacked Setbal wine barrels in a cellar.

Quinta do Piloto Winery, Palmela, Portugal

October 19, 2023 Brent

A short drive from Lisbon is a world-class winery with incredible views. Quinta do Piloto origin story In 1900, Humberto…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: Palmela, portugal, wine, Winery
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Champagne sorbetto, wine & mini pastry in Milan, Italy

October 4, 2023 Brent

Brent is in Milan, Italy to visit the Milan Cathedral and tries a sorbetto made with Champagne, yummy mini pastries,…

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Posted in: Blog, Italy, Milan, videos Filed under: gelato, italy, La Scaka, Milan, opera, wine
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4 Great Neighborhood Bars in Setubal, Portugal

September 20, 2023 Brent

Brent is bar hopping Setubal to 4 different neighborhoods and 4 different bars. He samples wine, Moscatel, Beirão, and espresso…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: bars, Beirao, moscatel, portugal, setubal, wine
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Braga Wine Crawl & Churches

August 23, 2023 Brent

Brent visits Braga’s stunning churches and enjoys some of the best ice cream in Portugal. Plus, he explores the local…

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Posted in: Blog, Braga, Portugal, videos Filed under: braga, portugal, vinho verde, wine
Quevedo 20-year tawny Porto wine tasting.

Port Wine Crawl in Porto, Portugal

July 26, 2023 Brent

Brent is in Porto, Portugal to try the namesake wine of the city. Ruby, Tawny, Rose, L.B.V., and even a…

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Posted in: Blog, Porto, Portugal, videos Filed under: port, porto, portugal, wine
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Evora food & wine crawl and a visit to a creepy bone chapel

June 14, 2023 Brent

Brent visits Évora, Portugal to sample a delicious local dish called Ovos Mexidos com Espargos Selvagens (Scrambled Eggs with Wild…

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Posted in: Blog, evora, Portugal, videos Filed under: alentejo, Evora, evora bone chapel, portugal, roman temple, wine
Setbal, Portugal: Moscatel bar crawl mural.

Trying Moscatel, Portugal’s other fortified wine

May 18, 2023 Brent

Brent is in his adopted town of Setubal to try Moscatel, a local fortified wine. He sips Moscatel in a…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, Setubal, videos Filed under: fortified wine, moscatel, setubal, wine
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Cabo da Roca, Portugal

March 15, 2023 Brent

Continental Europe’s westernmost point is marked with a monument on the windy cape. By far, the biggest tourist attraction in…

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Posted in: Portugal, sintra Filed under: azenhas do mar, cabo da roca, Colares, Lighthouse, portugal, sintra, wine, Winery
Ripe red grapes on the vine.

Quinta de Alcube

March 8, 2023 Brent

In the heart of the Parque Natural da Arrábida (Arrábida Park) is a charming little winery. Quinta de Alcube‘s production…

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Posted in: Azeitao, Portugal Filed under: Azeitão, portugal, vineyard, wine, Winery
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Colares – Daytrip from Lisbon

October 27, 2022 Brent

Colares is the smallest and oldest wine region in all of Portugal. Wine grapes have been cultivated here for 800…

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Posted in: Colares, Lisbon, Portugal, sintra Filed under: adega vadia, azenhas do mar, beaches, cabo da roca, Colares, Foodie, Lisbon, portugal, sintra, vineyard, wine, Winery
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Pizzolo in Sicily

February 1, 2021 Brent

In Greek mythology, Kalliope is the goddess of music, song and dance. She is also the muse of epic poetry.…

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Posted in: Italy, Ortigia Filed under: ortigia, pizzolo, Sicily, wine
Christkindl Glhwein bottle label.

It’s time for a mug of smoldering wine

December 14, 2020 Brent

Every year around Christmas, Germans start enjoying Glühwein, a kind of mulled wine that dates back to Roman times. Glühwein…

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Posted in: Germany Filed under: christmas, Germany, gluhwein, wine
Vermouth aging in wooden cask.

I tried making homemade vermouth. Here’s what happened

July 6, 2020 Brent

Vermouth is enjoying a moment. If you want to make your own batch of the aromatic fortified wine at home,…

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Posted in: Blog Filed under: Madrid, Spain, turin, vermouth, wine
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4 Dishes (and Some Wine) You Must Try in Slovenia

February 25, 2020 Brent Leave a comment

Tiny Slovenia is sandwiched between Croatia, Italy, Austria, Hungary and the Adriatic Sea. Her delicious cuisine takes cues from all…

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Posted in: Ljubljana, Slovenia Filed under: Dessert, Foodie, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Soup, wine
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Lisbon’s Best Beverages

February 21, 2020 Brent Leave a comment

Coffee, Wine, and sweet, local liqueurs. Lisbon is one of Europe’s best cities for liquid refreshment. Ginjinha Enjoying a Ginjinha…

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Posted in: Europe, Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Amendoa, coffee, drinks, Ginjinha, Lisbon, portugal, wine
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