Portugal: Under the Alentejan Sun
Friendly people, beautiful countryside, and delicious food and wine…. The Alentejo region of southern Portugal has everything that those famous areas in Europe have—except the crowds.
Friendly people, beautiful countryside, and delicious food and wine…. The Alentejo region of southern Portugal has everything that those famous areas in Europe have—except the crowds.

Jennifer Paull, editor of Compass American Guides: California Wine Country, 5th edition, answered your questions on California wine country.
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