THE EXPERIENCE

Taste, learn, laugh.

Portugal Wine Experience was created to inform and educate wine enthusiasts of the beauty of Portuguese wines in a warm and comfortable setting. Portuguese wines go far beyond Vinho Verde and the famous Ports. There are over 350 different grapes in Portugal; most of these grapes are unknown outside of the country. Our goal is to introduce you to the grapes, the regions and the styles of winemaking in Portugal.

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Funny what happens when you throw positive energy out to the cosmos. Sometimes they listen. Ten years ago I drank a glass of wine that changed my world. Over the last decade I have been learning every aspect of wine, with the end result being a very well-rounded wine educator. I even worked at a small winery for years to experience the process hands-on. The more you learn, the more you want to share. “And the more he shares”, says a former student, “the more fun we have”.

Stephen is a Certified Specialist of Wine and Level III Sommelier, now living in Porto, Portugal. He holds certificates in Enology and Viticulture from Washington State University. Stephen is also a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Stephen worked for four years at Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, NJ.

Discovering wines in a warm and intimate setting is how tasting wine was meant to be.
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Pedro grew up amidst an endless array of vineyards and rolling hills in north Portugal. On his family estate, the wine culture was inescapable, His earliest memories are of treading grapes in the lagar in the winemaking cellar.

As an adult, he moved to Porto and then on to a number of locations throughout Europe. It was when he started working for a Dutch food and wine company that he discovered the destiny that had been with him since childhood.

His curiosity grew along with the need to explore and learn more about this wonderful world of wine. Pedro now holds a joint degree in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Porto & the School of Agronomy in Lisbon. He has a Master's Degree in Wine Tourism from Universities of Bordeaux & Rovira i Virgili (Spain). Pedro, who loves to share his knowledge about wine and viniculture also studied communications at Perth College UHI, Scotland.

More important than the food pairing is who you drink the wine with.

ABOUT US

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Stephen Ruffin

Funny what happens when you throw positive energy out to the cosmos. Sometimes they listen. Ten years ago I drank a glass of wine that changed my world. Over the last decade I have been learning every aspect of wine, with the end result being a very well-rounded wine educator. I even worked at a small winery for years to experience the process hands-on. The more you learn, the more you want to share. “And the more he shares”, says a former student, “the more fun we have”.

Stephen is a Certified Specialist of Wine and Level III Sommelier, now living in Porto, Portugal. He holds certificates in Enology and Viticulture from Washington State University. Stephen is also a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Stephen worked for four years at Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes, NJ.

Discovering wines in a warm and intimate setting is how tasting wine was meant to be.
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Pedro Nelson Dias

Pedro grew up amidst an endless array of vineyards and rolling hills in north Portugal. On his family estate, the wine culture was inescapable, His earliest memories are of treading grapes in the lagar in the winemaking cellar.

As an adult, he moved to Porto and then on to a number of locations throughout Europe. It was when he started working for a Dutch food and wine company that he discovered the destiny that had been with him since childhood.

His curiosity grew along with the need to explore and learn more about this wonderful world of wine. Pedro now holds a joint degree in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Porto & the School of Agronomy in Lisbon. He has a Master's Degree in Wine Tourism from Universities of Bordeaux & Rovira i Virgili (Spain). Pedro, who loves to share his knowledge about wine and viniculture also studied communications at Perth College UHI, Scotland.

More important than the food pairing is who you drink the wine with

A Discovery of Portuguese Wines In this tasting, you’ll experience wines from six of Portugal’s most prominent winegrowing regions. Each wine will be a true representation of that region’s grapes and winemaking styles. From light and crisp whites to full bodied reds, you’ll learn new grapes and new flavors that are distinctly Portuguese. 1 2 3 4 Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles
In this tasting, you’ll learn how sparkling wines are created and taste six from around the country. This tasting will show off the Portuguese mastery of bubbles. We’ll discuss different methods used to create those bubbles we love. You’ll leave with a better appreciation and understanding of Portuguese sparkling wines. 1 2 3 4 Port Tasting Each Port House has a different style. In this tasting you’ll discover six Ports from different producers side by side to compare for yourself. Along the way we’ll discuss exactly how Port is produced, the history and the future. You will also be treated to a few local cheeses and chocolates to show off Port’s versatility.
1 2 3 4 It’s all about you… really. We can create a tasting showing exactly what you want. Reds are your thing? Great. Crisp whites tickle your fancy? We can handle that. Want to learn more about specific regions? Together lets customize an experience that is a perfect fit for you. Did we mention we have a piano? If drinking wine and listening to a pianist appeals to you, we can arrange that as well.
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TASTINGS

• Classes consist of 6 tastings of wine served along with bites of local cheeses, bread and chocolate.
• Private class prices start at €60 per person with a minimum seating of four. Comfortable seating allows up to eight guests.
• Premium wine tastings are offered at additional charge.
  • Isobel
    “Thank you so much for last night!  We thoroughly enjoyed our Portuguese wine experience.”
    Isobel
    Australia
  • Marilyn F
    “What a wonderful experience it was! I learned a great deal more than I already knew about wine! Thank you so much”
    Marilyn F
    USA
  • Tom B
    “Laine and I had the best experience possible. The class was fun, tasty and educational. This experience exceeded all of our expectations”
    Tom B
    USA
  • Rosemary C.
    “Stephen has a relaxed way of having fun while teaching us about his passion. Even though we laughed, we learned”
    Rosemary C.
    UK

UPCOMING EVENTS

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June
Portugal Wine Experience
Sunday

A Taste of Porto

Portugal Wine Experience | Rua da Senhora da Luz, 430 | 4150-695 Porto Portugal
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GET IN TOUCH

Contact us to plan a tasting or tour for your trip to Porto

Our location:
Rua da Senhora da Luz, 430
4150-695 Porto
Portugal

+351 915 546 789

contact@pwe.wine