Into the Douro: The past comes alive at Quinta do Romeu

It’s hard to believe that I only ventured out to the famous Douro at the end of my stay in Portugal. Despite spending months living in Porto and having the Douro at my doorstep, I waited for what I thought would be the perfect moment to head east. I must admit that perhaps I was…

Humus Organic Wines: Going Back to the Basics

It’s easy to get swept away by beautiful places and fascinating stories in the world of wine. And I will be the first to admit (and have already admitted) that that’s what makes me tick, marvel and dream. But it’s not all about stories (I’ve got my logical hat on today). Wine is very much…