WORDS ON WINE.
And other stuff.
The Unpretentious Guide to Portuguese Wine
“The ultimate concise and portable guidebook for travelers, casual wine enthusiasts, aficionados, and professionals.”
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2026 Content.
Madeira Is the Jurassic Park of Wine (Digital Preview)
As Published by WINE ENTHUSIAST (Full Version in April 2026 Print Magazine)
… Before coming to Madeira, I had considered myself thoroughly competent at driving manual. But in Funchal, on this excruciatingly slow, endless climb, I had met my match. Mercifully, our arrival at the top made the terrifying journey worth it, and we gawked at what must be the most stunning island vista on earth. I swore under my breath I’d never drive stick here again. Welcome to Madeira, a.k.a. the Jurassic Park of wine, where the grape varieties and methods feel like living fossils, and the oxidative styles can age for centuries. …
March 9, 2026
These Classic Portuguese Dishes Offer Wintertime Comfort to the Max (Digital Preview)
As Published by WINE ENTHUSIAST (Full Version in Winter 2026 Print Magazine)
… 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
