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Category: Wine

  • Sweet charcuterie board of curated confectioneries and dessert cheeses

    What can be better than fresh strawberries enrobed in chocolate? To answer this question, we assembled ready-made chocolates, dessert goat cheeses, sweet bread slices and chocolate dipped fruits and nuts, all on one sweet charcuterie board. Pair it with Madeira wine for the best food and wine tasting experience. [Read more]

  • Four Easy Mignonette Sauces To Serve With Oysters

    Up your oyster game with these fantastic four sauces that span the spectrum from timeless to whimsical [Read more]

  • Hot crab & artichoke dip

    This hot crab, preserved artichoke and cream cheese dip is an ultimate party pleaser. Serve it alongside crunchy focaccia bread or crusty baguette, on its own or on a charcuterie board. This dish is guaranteed to make you the host or hostess with the mostess. Sprinkle it with sweet and smoky Spanish paprika for an… [Read more]

  • Henriques and Henriques 3 years old Madeira wines. Tasting notes and food pairing recommendations.

    Are you new to Madeira fortified wine? Maybe you never tried Madeira wine and are wondering what it tastes like? Whatever your story is, let us tell you the most important thing. If someone says they have Madeira for dinner, don’t think their wine got spoiled. Not that anyone will object to an extra bottle… [Read more]

  • Fresh, dark chocolate covered strawberries

    Fresh strawberries and dark chocolate is a match made in Heaven in this easy-to-make but, oh so decadent treat. Perfect to serve to your Special One this coming Valentine’s day, or use it for any occasion that calls for a desert. Pair it with Madeira wine for an ultimate treat. [Read more]

  • Mussels steamed in tomatoes, capers, & white wine broth

    Mussels are perfectly matched with Mediterranean flavors in this recipe inspired by New Zealand chef John Campbell’s creation. Grilled crunchy and garlicky focaccia bread completes the meal. Pair it with a glass of sparkling wine for an ultimate dining experience. [Read more]

  • J. Faria and Filhos tasting notes. Plus, the Art of choosing, tasting and food pairing Madeira Wine.

    For those who have never tried it, the experience of tasting Madeira for the first time is comparable to taking a trip to the moon, where gravity rules no longer apply. Most of the aromas and flavor profiles that you are used to and look forward to in your Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay are nowhere… [Read more]