Blandy's Wine Lodge
Funchal, Portugal
Blandy's Wine Lodge provides a useful introduction to the island's fortified wine in central Funchal. A guided visit and tasting can make the differences between styles more intelligible than simply ordering a glass at dinner. Choose the experience according to your interest and leave time to ask questions. It is particularly rewarding early in a trip, when the context can inform later restaurant choices and the bottles you decide to take home.