Terras do Avô Wines Monica Tindall In the scenic landscapes of Seixal, Madeira, we meet the Caldeira family and discover the beautiful story and wines behind Terras do Avô. Established in 2008 by Duarte Caldeira and his children, Sofia, Filipa, and Duarte, the wi…
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Madeira Rum, Rhum Agricole, Portugal
Madeira Rum Monica Tindall The island of Madeira is known for its namesake wine, but its rum has also been gaining much attention in recent years thanks to strict production regulations and methods. Sugar cane cultivation and rum production date back to the 15th …
Tipografia Funchal x Quinta do Sanguinhal
Tipografia Funchal x Quinta do Sanguinhal – Wine Dinner Monica Tindall Hot off the heels of an incredibly delicious and informative tour of Lisbon’s Wine Region, we’re in Madeira for four nights. It seems good fortune is following us as our tr…
Quinta do Sanguinhal, Lisbon Wine Region
Quinta do Sanguinhal – Lisbon Wine Region Monica Tindall Quinta do Sanguinhal, in Bombarral in the Lisbon wine region of Portugal, is an inspiring destination for wine enthusiasts and history lovers alike. This unique estate, owned and operated by the Pe…
Quinta do Pinto – Winery in Lisbon, Portugal
Quinta do Pinto Winery – Lisbon, Portugal Monica Tindall Quinta do Pinto winery, located in Alenquer, Portugal, is a family project rooted in a deep passion for wine and a solid connection to the land. The Cardoso Pinto family, with a lineage spanning five g…
Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã (ACL), Portugal
Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã: Portuguese Grape Brandy Monica Tindall Adega Cooperativa da Lourinhã (ACL), situated in gorgeous Lourinhã in the Lisboa wine region, is a tribute to the long tradition and superb workmanship of brandy-making in Portugal. Found…
Adega Viúva Gomes Winery, Colares, Portugal
Adega Viúva Gomes Winery Monica Tindall We’re greeted at Adega Viúva Gomes by José Baeta, owner of the winery established in 1808, with over 200 years of history. Located in the enchanting village of Almoçageme, in the parish of Colares in Portugal, the pro…
Adega Belém Urban Winery, Lisbon
Adega Belém Urban Winery Monica Tindall Located in the riverside district of Lisbon, Belém, Adega Belém Urban Winery combines the rich heritage of winemaking with the vibrant urban energy of the city. Housed in a former car repair shop, founders Catarina and Dav…
Cocktail Bar Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur
Cocktail Bar Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur – Bar Trigona Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall After exactly five years at the top of the KL bar scene, where its reputation for quality, style and innovation is impeccable, Bar Trigona is in the next stage of it…
PODO Wine Outlet -Sri Hartamas
PODO Wine Outlet – Sri Hartamas Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall Wine lovers of KL – rejoice! PODO Wine Outlet, recently opened in Galeria Hartamas, elevates the options, flavours, origins and knowledge of the Malaysian wine scene effortl…
Bean Brothers Espresso Bar -Eslite, The Starhill KL
Bean Brothers Espresso Bar Words: Stephen ReidPhotos Monica Tindall We can trace the origins of modern espresso back to Italy in the late 1930s and Giovanni Achille Gaggia, who was awarded a patent for the first modern steamless coffee machine in 1938. Working in …
Vertigo TOO & Horizon Grill Kuala Lumpur
Vertigo TOO – Kuala Lumpur Words: Jacob Weber Photos: Rich Callahan I could go with one of the usual sky bar-related puns to talk about Vertigo TOO at Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur. Raising the bar. Sky-high standards. A new level of hospitality. That sort of thin…