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The Wine and Food Lover's Guide to Portugal by experts Charles Metcalfe and Kathryn McWhirter covers vineyards, restaurants, shops and hotels in Portuguese wine country.

Portugal has long been overshadowed by other wine regions, but Herdade do Esparao is going to change all that.

For years, Portuguese wine meant Port and Madeira, but that is now changing as the world quickly discovers Portugal's quality dry wines of exceptional value.

Port is best experienced with a little age. Ageing in cask or bottle? This turns out to be the biggest question. Both examples of Portugal's fine wine are worth the time.

Port, when well made, is among the finest wine experiences to be had. A little knowledge goes a long way in understanding Portugal's contribution to fine wine.

Spring & summer are perceived as the seasons of frozen cocktails and frosty beers. However, wine makes the perfect (and affordable) pairing for warmer days and BBQ fare.

While red port is a common sight, few of us are acquainted with the white version of this fortified wine. It can be delicious, and even made into a refreshing cocktail.

Port houses like Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman welcome visitors to their vineyards and wine tastings, with chance to watch and perhaps join in grape treading during harvest.

To buy port wine is to buy into Portugal's history. And the British have acquired more of a taste than any other nation for the fortified wine of the River Douro.

Traditional Cuisine in Madeira makes full use of the island's produce, providing a healthy diet and delicious treats for every occasion.

The choices we all make as consumers have an impact on the environment. Will public opinion about global warming change how you enjoy your favorite form of grape juice?

Making a gluten free gift basket can be a fun way to incorporate gluten free products, foods, and GF presents into a fabulous, helpful gift for gluten intolerant friends.

Set in the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira Island is a year round resort, offering fabulous five star accommodation in finely restored traditional mansions.

Classic dishes like Beef Wellington are presented with the elegant Perigueux sauce or a Madeira jus. These sauces also pair well with wild game, poultry and omelets.

Porto, or Oporto, in Portugal is a great city break destination, thanks to cheap flights from Ryanair. The best things to do include tours of the port wine cellars.

What is port wine? Well, it's a fortified wine, and it comes in many styles: tawny port wine and late bottled vintage to name but two. And the best port wine is wonderful