Quinta do Panascal, Pinhao

We came for a tasting and also took the audio tour. Not knowing much about Port this was a very good introduction. The tasting room is nice and the young man running the tasting room was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. Definitely a fan of the Tawny Port. Unfortunately, they do not offer food at the tasting room but he recommended a very nice tapas place in Pinhao- Cardanho Presuntos.

Took a cab from Pinhao because I didn't want to drink and drive. 11 EUR per direction. Make sure you take the number of the taxi driver as they dont seem to have numbers of taxi station to call for you on your way back. Arrived at 12:45, right when the employees were breaking for lunch. Doesnt appear on the website, but then again, this is Portugal. For 20 EUR got a self guided audio tour and a walk in the vineyards, plus 3 drinks of port wine tastings for two. The tour lasted 30 minutes with the very bored voice of some British actor telling you everything you never wanted to know about producing port. And I do mean everything. For wine enthusiasts only. Also bring your own headphones as the single use ones they provide you have a comically short cord. The walk in the vineyard was a romantic experience though, and a good photo op. Wine tasting was good, Fonesca has some top quality port inside its barrels. Couldnt resist and bought two bottles. All in all a recommened experience.