Kalimotxo is a popular drink all over the Basque region of Spain, but tell Americans about it and Kalimotxo becomes…
Tommo from Eat This! Food & Wine Tours and Megsy from Food Fun Travel are back on the podcast to…
Tommo and Megsy are world travelers who have visited almost100 countries. But, several years ago, they set down roots in…
Grape growing and wine making dates back about 3,000 years in northern Spain. Today, Rioja is one of the most…
Every June 19th, there's a spectacular festival in Haro. Statue depicting the Wine Fight in Haro (photo: Brent Petersen) Wine…
Just an hour from Lisbon, this little village is a great daytrip for wine lovers. Fernando Pó origin story Vineyard…
Erwan Leo from The Secret Wine Door in Paris is a wine expert, but he didn't start that way. He…
Brent is in Logroño, Spain for a Tapas crawl along the famous Calle del Laurel. He samples small dishes from…
Brent visits 4 incredible wineries in the wine capital of Rioja, Spain. He samples the unique white Tempranillo, a winery…
Brent is in Fernando Po, a village an hour from Lisbon. He visits some local wineries, samples wines, and gets…
Brent visits some fancy and not so fancy spots in Seville for Sherry, Cava, cocktails, and beer including a bar…
The Minho Region of northern Portugal is famous for Vinho Verde. Translated to "Green Wine" the name doesn't refer to…
Brent visits Cuba, Portugal where some people think Columbus was born. He enjoys wine served in a tiny cup made…
Brent visit's Providence, Rhode Island's "Little Italy," Federal Hill for a delicious Zeppole pastry with some wine, eggplant roll ups…
While the island nation and this small town in Portugal have little in common, they do have a tenuous link…
Housed in a 16th century (or earlier) building, Os Infantes is a terrific place to get a glass of wine…
Brent is in the Setubal region of Portugal to wineries in the town of Palmela. He samples wines made from…
Brent returns to Lisbon's non-touristy Campo de Ourique neighborhood and visits a characteristic cafe and a natural wine bar. Plus,…
November 11th is a day wine lovers look forward to in Slovenia St. Martin's Day celebration in Ljubljana, Slovenia (Photo:…
A short drive from Lisbon is a world-class winery with incredible views. Quinta do Piloto winery (photo: Brent Petersen)Seating at…
Brent is in Milan, Italy to visit the Milan Cathedral and tries a sorbetto made with Champagne, yummy mini pastries,…
Brent is bar hopping Setubal to 4 different neighborhoods and 4 different bars. He samples wine, Moscatel, Beirão, and espresso…
Brent visits Braga's stunning churches and enjoys some of the best ice cream in Portugal. Plus, he explores the local…
Brent is in Porto, Portugal to try the namesake wine of the city. Ruby, Tawny, Rose, L.B.V., and even a…
Brent visits Évora, Portugal to sample a delicious local dish called Ovos Mexidos com Espargos Selvagens (Scrambled Eggs with Wild…
Brent is in his adopted town of Setubal to try Moscatel, a local fortified wine. He sips Moscatel in a…
Continental Europe's westernmost point is marked with a monument on the windy cape. By far, the biggest tourist attraction in…
In the heart of the Parque Natural da Arrábida (Arrábida Park) is a charming little winery. Quinta de Alcube's production…
Colares is the smallest and oldest wine region in all of Portugal. Wine grapes have been cultivated here for 800…
In Greek mythology, Kalliope is the goddess of music, song and dance. She is also the muse of epic poetry.So,…
Every year around Christmas, Germans start enjoying Glühwein, a kind of mulled wine that dates back to Roman times. Glühwein…
Vermouth is enjoying a moment. If you want to make your own batch of the aromatic fortified wine at home,…
Tiny Slovenia is sandwiched between Croatia, Italy, Austria, Hungary and the Adriatic Sea. Her delicious cuisine takes cues from all…
Coffee, Wine, and sweet, local liqueurs. Lisbon is one of Europe's best cities for liquid refreshment. Ginjinha A Ginjinha, Lisbon…