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The Unpretentious Guide to Portuguese Wine

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These Classic Portuguese Dishes Offer Wintertime Comfort to the Max (Digital Preview)

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… Only about 135 miles separate Portugal’s coast and the Spanish border. The country is defined by its intimate relationship with the ocean, both geographically and culturally. Summer brings postcard-worthy sun and surf. In winter, though, maritime storms lash the land with cold rain and howling winds. For the Portuguese, that’s their cue to call upon a repertoire of classic comfort dishes and wines to act as a bulwark against the moody Atlantic. …

February 3, 2026

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