The Connoisseur – December 2024
The Connoisseur – December 2024 Hello December! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…lots of wine and mince pies and baked bacalhau! We’ve all got our favourite holiday cuisine and The Fellas have picked three wines to slide right in there with your “lütvisk” or your “oliebollen” or your “turducken”. Wine descriptions below, […]
The Connoisseur – November 2024
The Connoisseur – November 2024 It’s November and the Fellas mustaches are growing thicker, helped along by some great wine and long nights. We’re dusting off our slow cooker, have bought an extra decanter and are polishing the silver in excited anticipation of those long, rambling winter get togethers. Of course, all that needs a […]
The Connoisseur – October 2024
The Connoisseur – October 2024 The rain is here and the cooler nights are upon us. It’s time to stock pile the firewood, air out the wool blankets, and make sure you’ve got a good supply of wine for the long evenings ahead. We made this month’s selection with harvest time in mind; wines that […]
The Connoisseur – September 2024
The Connoisseur – September 2024 As we enjoy the final days of summer, winemakers are entering their most intense season – the grape harvest has officially begun! This crucial time represents the peak of a year’s dedication in the vineyards, where the balance of timing and precision will determine the quality of the wine. Grapes […]
The Connoisseur – August 2024
The Connoisseur – August 2024 Whoohoo!!! Summer is finally here! And, as we promised, we’ve stacked your boxes with the perfect accompaniments for sun, sand and seafood. So, no excuses. Bust out the barbie, order some oysters and clams, and soak up the rays before work and school and life remember that you’re supposed to […]
The Connoisseur – July 2024
The Connoisseur – July 2024 Hhhhmmm. Is summer here? Seems like 2024 is a bit unsure of itself. Oh well, we forge ahead with a mix of optimism and sangfroid and a good bottle of wine. This month’s selections will give you some options so you can always stay one step ahead of the weather: […]
The Connoisseur – June 2024
The Connoisseur – June 2024 So many parties. Not enough time! Summer is here and the invitations are flooding the inbox and chat groups. So, what better way to impress your hosts with your sophisticated tastes than to show up with a bottle from your latest Wine Fellas box. Or, better yet, host your own […]
The Connoisseur – May 2024
The Connoisseur – May 2024 We’re teasing your beach vibes this month with some sunshine-friendly wines. If you’re not already in the mood, here’s our advice: a linguine al vongole, a mushroom pizza, a sole meuniere (it’s not as hard as you think!) or just a roast chicken from the local churrasqueira. Wine descriptions below, […]
The Connoisseur – April 2024
The Connoisseur – April 2024 Hooray for sunshine! Is this finally, truly the beginning of our Portuguese summer? Let’s hope so! Anyway, whatever the weather, you can rely on The Fellas to provide some good news, and we’ve got some excellent wines to bridge the gap from winter to warmth. Descriptions below, and if you […]
The Connoisseur – March 2024
The Connoisseur – March 2024 A sniff of spring in the air, a whiff of wine in the nose hairs. March is a teaser month here in Portugal. A few days of sunshine here, a week of rain there. Whose ready for summer???!!! To help you forget that we’re still more than three months from […]
