The ALGARVE wine scene is alive and well: Portugal WINE tourism is on the rise!

[@Heisstrong]

Great video, Nick, you always produce interesting and video's of quality. Enjoyed seeing you and Chris together, enjoying life and the wines of the Algarve. I had no idea that Portugal had so many Vineyards! I hope to see more of you and Chris tasting more of the wines of Portugal. Cheers!

[@jenniferpatterson7765]

Have you been to Rolha Wine Bar in Porches? That's a great way to get to know small producers and low-intervention/natural wines from all over Portugal. Also, there's a new vineyard/winery in Aljezur called Atlas Land that's worth checking out.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Brilliant, thanks Jennifer. I'll definitely put them on the list!

[@Larry-jh8gf]

When I grow up I want to be like Chris. He always tags along on the best adventures.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hahaha, cheers Larry.

[@kms6465]

Quinta do Santos, not been since covid but agree its very nice place & people. Dined in bar & was undercharged, didn't think about it till next day, they had not billed us for our wine. Went back & explained, their reaction thank you for telling us but it was our mistake have it on us. Also saw a big star of UK TV in the bar.

[@joaoanjinho8135]

Thank you Nick, very informative indeed. Did not know there were so many wine farms in Algarve.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers João! 🍷

[@xmaniac99]

Very nice, sounds like a plan for our next visit. Great video!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Wow that looks so beautiful with the giant olive trees and the ocean not too far... 🫒🫒🫒The local wine I want to try is the barboursville paxxito, a dried grape very sweet wine... Similar to the Italian late harvest wines.

[@Kai-ez3bc]

Enjoyed Arvad wines near Silves a lot. Beautiful location and well trained staff

[@AlgarveAddicts]

I'm keen to go there! We almost made it on this day but opted for Morgado instead

[@cleaningtime8156]

Great Video Nick it's soooo beautiful wine Farms in Portugal 🇵🇹 thanks for sharing 👍

[@AlgarveAddicts]

You're welcome! 👍🏼

[@thurianknight]

Very interesting! I knew about the Douro wine valley in the north, but had no idea there were any vineyards in the Algarve.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes, I don't think many people realize it.

[@maxflight777]

Dave ! You make an excellent point ! I’ve lived in the Algarve for 4 years ! The Portuguese aren’t good at marketing their businesses ! I was astonished there were so many on the map !

[@PhilSmit]

More of you and Chris doing wine tastings, looks great fun! 😁 Will definitely give Morgado do Quintão a visit, looks great.

[@BocaJoeKay]

This is an awesome video. And definitely will be a must do activity with my fall quests later this year. Great content and quality video and editing as well - as always. Thanks Nick.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for watching Joe! 👍🏼

[@steveprice9462]

Thanks

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Steve! Did I ever thank you for this?

[@sappir26]

Ouuuuui,,,right up my alley 👍 cheers 🍷

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Cheers 🍷🍾

[@andrewrobinson28]

Great video 👍 Matches and Petrol Hehe.. I was laughing for ages.. 😂

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Heheh, just kidding around. Great to hear from you 🫵🏽

[@andrewrobinson28]

@@AlgarveAddicts your description with the crème brulé was the funniest thing I have seen in a long time. Had a good chuckle 😂

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hehehe!

[@elimez4004]

nicely done. I am sorry we didnt see more from your review. best

[@tebbywafer1665]

I would like to know the varietals and bottle prices. It seems tasting prices are the same as in California, but I think that they all came with food? I liked your comment on prices in the major tourist spots.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Tebby, you can check out the individual wine farm's websites for that info. 👍🏼

[@xmaniac99]

@11:36 sommelier of the year award 🙂

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes!!! I knew the awards would come 🤣🤣

[@ronnymb67]

I've found a hobby and I haven't even moved there yet ♥️

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hehehe! 🤣

[@zairoart]

Vinho Lagoa was produced and sold only in Algarve. It had a high alcohol content but it was so smooth and delicious that tourists didn't realize how fast and how drunk they would get. We used to take bets on tourists, who was going to drop face on the table first. Between ordering and the food arriving at the table, a group of 4 adults could easily consume one to two bottles of Vinho Lagoa. We evaluated the size of the person and observed how they drunk. The one who won the bet haf a free dinner. The company was bought by a foreign entetprise and they sunk the whole business... On EN 125 you will find the building... so sad!

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Thanks for sharing Ros, times are a changing for sure, but there is plenty on offer now and still good times to be had 🤗

[@zairoart]

@@AlgarveAddicts that is a good thing. Thanks for sharing your video. I'm in Algarve usually for the winter, perhaps I'll check the Quintas in your video.

[@sherrybe62]

Do you know if most of the wineries in the Algarve are just drop in or by appointment? It's just me and hubby.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Sherry, I would definitely book to avoid disappointment, especially in summer. Some of the bigger ones will cater for "drop ins".

[@marybethblend4446]

Which winery has the best red varietal?

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hi Mary Beth, I drink wine but I am not a conneisseur by any means. There is a yearly wine award in the Algarve, so I'd suggest you look for the winners. The Arvad winery near Silves seems to be among the best www.essential-algarve.com/wine/algarve-wines-amongst-the-best-portuguese-wines-at-the-wine-cities-competition/#:~:text=Arvad%20Touriga%20Nacional%2C%20a%202019,Vales%20Grande%20Escolha%202015%20red

[@davesalter4928]

You bastards i am jealous i have being wanting to to the Algarve for years i would like to get there this year if possible it all depends on how this energy crisis pans out in the UK as a pensioner here i have to watch the pennies.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Hehehe, sorry to make you jealous, Dave! Hopefully you get over sooner rather than later.

[@davesalter4928]

@@AlgarveAddicts I have always since living in the UK wanted to go to the Algarve but my missus booked a holiday to Porto on my daughters advice but next trip will be down your end. You guys are having a ball there keep the videos coming.

[@thomperry1187]

Sorry, but aren't wine farms Vineyards? The use of the words started to grate on me a bit. Just saying. Beautiful Quintas, though, made me wish I was there. Thanx.

[@AlgarveAddicts]

Yes they are, they're also wineries. Fairly interchangable words...

[@maxflight777]

*They are called wine farms in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa Thom* I’m not sure why it would grate!

[@thomperry1187]

@@maxflight777 Now I understand, I apologize for not being neither a South African nor an Australian. I just thought cultivation of grapes for the purpose of making wine rose to another level, unlike growing alfalfa or lettuce or cattle feed.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

I prefer wine farm 🤣🤣 vineyard is for the upper class 🙃

[@thomperry1187]

@@BasicBeachCommunity1 What an absurdity! What does winemaking have to do with farming? You grow, farm grapes, if you will, that is the extent of it. It's like calling a baker a wheat farmer. They guy who cooked your steak, a cow feeder. Making wine is the work of a skilled artisan, not a farmer. Someone who does not understand this, obviously does not know the difference between wine or the shit a coca cola farmer produces.