.. jAlbum 39 Évora and Estremoz, Portugal – 2025. We did a day trip from Évora to João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz where we had a guided tour of the winery and cellars and a lovely lunch paired with some of their better wines. The winery produces a wide variety of red, white, and rosé wines, ranging from entry-level industrial wines to premium single-vineyard offerings. Along the route we passed areas with cork trees, vineyards and small towns. We also stopped at Cortiçarte, a cork processing warehouse in the town of Azaruja. slides/JEM_2159.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A display case in the reception area of the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal A display case in the reception area of the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2159.JPG slides/JEM_2161.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 An antique agricultural implement used for cultivating soil on display at the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal An antique agricultural implement used for cultivating soil on display at the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2161.JPG slides/JEM_2162.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 Large stainless-steel tanks are used for fermentation and storage of wine at the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal Large stainless-steel tanks are used for fermentation and storage of wine at the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2162.JPG slides/JEM_2164.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 Workers replacing posts at the João Portugal Ramos vineyard near Estremoz, Portugal Workers replacing posts at the João Portugal Ramos vineyard near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2164.JPG slides/JEM_2166.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 Horizontal rotary fermentation tanks used in winemaking for efficient fermentation and maceration of the grapes. This process is usually used for entry-level or industrial wine production. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal Horizontal rotary fermentation tanks used in winemaking for efficient fermentation and maceration of the grapes. This process is usually used for entry-level or industrial wine production. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2166.JPG slides/JEM_2169.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A large Lagar or stone trough with robotic feet to simulate workers manually foot treading the grapes. This process is used in the production of high-end wines. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal A large Lagar or stone trough with robotic feet to simulate workers manually foot treading the grapes. This process is used in the production of high-end wines. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2169.JPG slides/JEM_2173.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 Wooden barrels used for aging wine. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal Wooden barrels used for aging wine. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2173.JPG slides/JEM_2178.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A wooden barrel used for aging wine at the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal A wooden barrel used for aging wine at the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2178.JPG slides/JEM_2180.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 Large stainless steel fermentation tanks used for fermenting and aging wine. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal Large stainless steel fermentation tanks used for fermenting and aging wine. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2180.JPG slides/JEM_2185.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A whimsical painting on a wall in the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal A whimsical painting on a wall in the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2185.JPG slides/JEM_2186.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A whimsical painting on a wall in the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal A whimsical painting on a wall in the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2186.JPG slides/JEM_2195.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A collection of various earthenware pots, jars, and a wicker-covered jug in the wine cellar at the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal A collection of various earthenware pots, jars, and a wicker-covered jug in the wine cellar at the João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2195.JPG slides/JEM_2198.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A wine cellar at the João Portugal Ramos winery in Estremoz, Portugal. The winery is known for producing high-quality Portuguese wines, olive oil, and vinegar. A wine cellar at the João Portugal Ramos winery in Estremoz, Portugal. The winery is known for producing high-quality Portuguese wines, olive oil, and vinegar. slides/JEM_2198.JPG slides/JEM_2200.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 Large stainless steel fermentation tanks used for fermenting and aging wine. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal Large stainless steel fermentation tanks used for fermenting and aging wine. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2200.JPG slides/JEM_2203.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A blooming yucca plant. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal A blooming yucca plant. João Portugal Ramos Winery near Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2203.JPG slides/JEM_2204.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 Part if the vineyard surrounding the João Portugal Ramos winery in Estremoz, Portugal Part if the vineyard surrounding the João Portugal Ramos winery in Estremoz, Portugal slides/JEM_2204.JPG slides/JEM_2205.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 The historic Castle of Estremoz and the surrounding old town in the Alentejo region of Portugal The historic Castle of Estremoz and the surrounding old town in the Alentejo region of Portugal slides/JEM_2205.JPG slides/JEM_2211.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 Stacks of harvested cork bark. Cork is the thick, rugged outer bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber), a type of evergreen oak. At Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal Stacks of harvested cork bark. Cork is the thick, rugged outer bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber), a type of evergreen oak. At Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal slides/JEM_2211.JPG slides/JEM_2213.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A cork oak tree (Quercus suber), a type of evergreen oak. At Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal A cork oak tree (Quercus suber), a type of evergreen oak. At Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal slides/JEM_2213.JPG slides/JEM_2214.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A stack of harvested cork bark. Cork is the thick, rugged outer bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber), a type of evergreen oak. At Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal A stack of harvested cork bark. Cork is the thick, rugged outer bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber), a type of evergreen oak. At Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal slides/JEM_2214.JPG slides/JEM_2218.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal slides/JEM_2218.JPG slides/JEM_2220.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 The shop at Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal The shop at Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal slides/JEM_2220.JPG slides/JEM_2221.JPG Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:05:21 -0700 A display of products produced by Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal A display of products produced by Cortiçarte, a Portuguese company specializing in cork preparation, transformation, and craftsmanship. Azaruja, Portugal slides/JEM_2221.JPG