Because Portugal’s wine culture developed in relative isolation, many grape varieties do not grow anywhere else in the world. If you don’t recognize the grape variety on a Portuguese wine label, it’s a good thing. There are over 250 indigenous varieties that have adapted well to the Portuguese landscape and are delicious. To many wine experts, Portugal is the last frontier of wine in Western Europe; there is still so much to be tasted and explored. We will explore a variety of red & white Portuguese wines and with Caldo Verde soup and Piri Piri chicken made by Chef Phil with port and chocolate for dessert.