The Myth-Tasting Room

This is a fun and relaxed introduction to Portuguese wine, perfect for curious beginners and anyone looking to learn more about the country’s diverse wine scene. Guided by expert sommelier Teresa, the two-hour tasting takes place in an award-winning tasting room known for its vast wine selection. You’ll taste a mix of four Portuguese wines, both red and white, each paired with a common wine myth. Before each sip, you’ll test your knowledge and guess whether the myth is true or false, uncovering surprising facts along the way. You’ll gain insights about grape varieties, regions, aging techniques, and more. The format keeps things light, but the takeaways are substantial — practical knowledge you can carry into future tastings. By the end, you’ll not only enjoy the wine itself, but you’ll also leave with plenty of little-known facts to share with your friends and family back home. It’s a tasting built on questions, not assumptions.

This is a playful introduction to Portuguese wine that sparks curiosity from the very first sip. Using interactive games, Teresa, a certified sommelier and passionate storyteller, encourages debate, busting stereotypes like the misconception that "green" in Vinho Verde refers to a color rather than a region’s name. By combining lighthearted myth-busting questions with a tasting, you’ll gain accurate knowledge and confidence to discuss Portuguese wine critically. The focus is on clarity, not jargon — on asking the right questions, not memorizing facts. Ideal for curious travelers and wine lovers eager to sharpen their wit and knowledge, this experience is both a crash course in Portuguese wine as well as a learning tool to discuss wine more broadly. It's relaxed but informative, with enough depth to make the wine more memorable — and more meaningful — long after the session ends.

Teresa is a Certified Port Educator and member of the Port Wine Brotherhood. Since 2017, she’s guided guests through Portuguese wine culture with warmth, clarity, and humor through her private tastings. She’s known for combining scholarly insight with a relaxed, conversational style, ensuring everyone feels comfortable questioning assumptions and celebrating discovery.

Camera or smartphone to capture the experience, photograph bottle labels and jot down tasting notes and pairing ideas.