Portugal – much like Spain, much like Greece, much like Italy – has hundreds of indigenous varietals not found elsewhere. Did the biddies try to simplify this episode by specifically discussing Madeira and Port? They did. Did it work? No. Madeira and Port are very unique to Portugal’s long history of wine making and come with their own set of requirements and rules. The Boozy Biddies switch things up this episode with wine cocktails featuring these styles to help cool you off on hot summer days.
Wine Featured:
Kara: Sandeman Rainwater Madeira (made into Endeavor Punch)
Calla: Kopke Off Dry White Port (mixed with tonic)
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Sources
- Grapes and Grains, “Portuguese Wine Regions and History”
- Into Wine, “Madeira”
- Wine Tourism Portugal, “5 Facts about Portuguese Wine”
- Discover Walks, “Top 10 Things You Should Know About Wine In Portugal”
- The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, “Iberian Roots of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade”
- Wine Folly, “What is Madeira Wine?”
- Sandeman, “Sandeman Rainwater Madeira”
- Wine Searcher, “Tinta Negra Mole”
- Society of Wine Educators, Certified Specialist of Wine Study Guide
Intro Song by TV Girl
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