For The Love Of Port

The CBC radio show As it Happens interviewed me the day before yesterday on this topic. I am posting the link here:
Go to this URL:
http://www.cbc.ca/radioshows/AS_IT_HAPP ... 1015.shtml

and click on "Listen to Part 3 of As It Happens", then fast forward to 13:43.

This magazine is truly beautiful. Apart from the fact that there is a feature interview with me on pages 35-38, the photography is stunning and there are other great articles too. http://fine-magazines.epaper.fi/reader/?issue=5462;e7b8dcbf15f6856dd2fdac49af4471a4&lang=en Best of all is this mess...

For those who have not heard Micheal Broadbent has won a settlement in his case against the book's pulisher. I don't have all the details, but just heard about this. Hopefully Bartholomew can chime in and provide more. The press release reads: The libel action centred on the book The Billionaire’s ...

Last Thursday, my father was awarded the 2009 Norman M. Lipman Lifetime Achievement Award from L'Ete du Vin. Unfortunately, my father was unable to attend the ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee but I was honored to accept it on his behalf. On this YouTube clip, I accept the Award from Jimmy Collins of...

The latest news: Michael Broadbent has won his case against the publishers of "Billionaire's Vinegar" with an out of court settlement. Hopefully, Bartholomew will stop by and tell us more about this outcome. [cheers.gif] The press release reads: The libel action centred on the book The Bi...

Michael, I am sorry that Mr. Broadbent has neglected us since his week here so I will do my best to respond in his stead. The 1999 VP by Ferreira is one of the top wines of the vintage along with the Quinta do Portal in my opinion, so this would be my choice over the 1997, which is a nice VP but I ...

These are all of the pre-1900 Quinta wines that Julian and I have ecountered in our research to date: Quinta do Vesuvio 1815 Quinta de Roriz 1834 Quinta de Roriz 1847 Quinta do Noval 1851 Quinta de Roriz 1851 Quinta do Vesuvio 1863 Quinta de Roriz 1870 Quinta de Ventozelo 1872 Quinta do Noval 1875 ...

Bartholomew, I think it is your father's book that notes early Christies sale catalogues mentioning the sale of Roriz - not as a shipper, but as a specific source. As far as I am aware, that is the oldest known reference to Port being sold overseas from a specific vineyard. Reference to single quin...

Bartholomew, * What are 2 or 3 of the largest obstacles you face as an importer, due to governmental regulations or outright interference (beyond the well-known archaic inter/intra-state shipping laws)? [notworthy.gif] That is a good question... put it this way, it is easier to ship a gun than wine...

Roy Hersh wrote:Bartholomew,

* What are 2 or 3 of the largest obstacles you face as an importer, due to governmental regulations or outright interference (beyond the well-known archaic inter/intra-state shipping laws)?

Too late...I'll answer this soon.

Last but not least ... in terms of Port & Madeira ... do you have any plans to add any new categories ... like a Colheita or LBV Port for example, or a 15 year old Verdelho (which I think would be a great addition to your Madeira selections)? [notworthy.gif] Yes, of course, we are only a young ...

Bartholomew, * Do you see the Broadbent "brand" expanding and encompassing Douro wine someday ... or is this something you've even considered? [notworthy.gif] You might not have noticed but Frederick Blais asked a similar question. He knows. However, I am not ready to discuss this topic. ...

Bartholomew, * What are some of the most significant challenges facing Broadbent Selections as an importing company that might not be something that most Port & wine lovers/collectors would be aware of? [notworthy.gif] Significant challenges facing us as an import company? Probably the same as ...

Bartholomew, Although I have not been able to be an active participant during your stint here as our special guest on FTLOP, please know how much we've enjoyed reading your words of wisdom and also your wry sense of humor. You've covered the bases of Port, Douro wine and Madeira ... much appreciate...

A friend of mine, who is writing an article on Port, asked me "Miquel Champalimaud has been sited as the father of the quinta program, is that accurate?" I thought, absolutely not. However, I went to the website of Quinta do Côtto where is says: “Miguel Champalimaud took charge of the wine...

Only one day left before my appearance at Guest Corner comes to an end and I'd like to thank Roy for inviting me and all of you for reading and responding. I will be answering more questions as they appear here until the end of Sunday 27th. I would like to invite all of you to post more questions an...

Port is, by nature, a wine of limited appeal, as much as we all love it, it doesn't hold the mass potential of table wine. It is also a quicker return on the money than Port so, to the accountants and MBAs of the world, wine from the Douro is a much more attractive investment. How do you think the ...

Bartholomew, How do you see the rise of Douro wines affecting the production of Port, or vice versa? many thanks andy It has been interesting to watch Quinta do Crasto. Quinta do Crasto has been around since 1615, under that name, and roman ruins on the property indicate they were making wine long ...

Bartholomew, What are your thoughts on the Beneficio? It's a political hot potato for sure and no doubt needs some kind of overhaul. Some producers have even gone on a limb and said it may not survive another decade. What do you think of the current system and is it still effective? many thanks and...

Any chance you'd get more involved into Madeira market for Eastern Canada? The SAQ and LCBO, the 2 biggest market in Canada for wines have almost nothing interesting to offer. Regards Fred Actually, we sell our Broadbent Port and Madeira in the Western Provinces, mostly BC and Alberta. We have, in ...