The Enthusiast – October 2024

The Enthusiast – 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 Enthusiast – September 2024

The Enthusiast – 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 Enthusiast – August 2024

The Enthusiast – 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 Enthusiast – July 2024

The Enthusiast – 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 Enthusiast – June 2024

The Enthusiast – 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 Enthusiast – April 2024

The Enthusiast – 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 Enthusiast – March 2024

The Enthusiast – 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 […]

The Enthusiast – February 2024

The Enthusiast – January 2024 Why is February the month of love? Is it just cuz it’s cold outside? Or is it just that Hallmark moment, a chance to sell you a cheap box of chocolates and dodgy card? Whatever the reason, The Wine Fellas are always ready for a bit of lovin’ and we’re […]

The Enthusiast – January 2024

The Enthusiast – January 2024 A new year, a new box of wine! Despite a rather drunk December, or maybe because of it, we’re full of enthusiasm for 2024. We’ve got exciting events coming up, new wines to try and fun features for our Glass Half Full Club Members.  Your January box will kick off […]

The Enthusiast – December 2023

The Enthusiast – December 2023 Jingle, jingle, tinkle, tinkle, clink, clink. It’s the sound of glasses being raised to toast the mid-winter festivities and these three wines are perfect accompaniments to any party you are planning.  Descriptions below, and if you fancy more, you can order from The Cellar. Don’t forget, you can look up […]