Big news from Blandy's ... vineyard ownership!

[Roy Hersh]

http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2013/0 ... vineyards/

Not accurate in one sense as they used to own vineyards, but otherwise ... a very interesting read.

[Eric Ifune]

Good news. I knew about the plot in Funchal but the others are significantly larger. Hope they get a handle on the Terrantez. Wonder if they're working with the IVBAM to improve clones and the viticulture?

[Jon D]

Great news, and good to see that they're keen to increase Terrantez plantings. Fingers crossed for more vineyard acquisitions across the islands by the producers, the quality of Madeira and the planting of the rarer grapes can only improve.