ViniPortugal Comes to America
On Monday evening, June 4, over 150 Portuguese wines will be on show in San Francisco, under the auspices of Wines of Portugal. We have details and a discount code for our readers.
IVBAM presents 2 Madeira Tastings in the USA in Early June
Will you be in Chicago or New York this June? Make plans to attend special tastings of Madeira sponsored by the regional regulator, the IVBAM.
Vancouver International Wine Festival Reinvents Itself
Though the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre has ceased operations, the Vancouver International Wine Festival will continue without interruption, featuring the California Region and the Chardonnay grape globally this year.
Two New Ports in the Market
Tasting notes for two new Ports: Quinta do Crasto Finest Reserve Ruby Port and Graham's 1952 Single Harvest Tawny Port.
Roy’s Top 12 Vintage Ports – 2012
In March 2012 Roy tasted again his 2007 picks for Top 12 Vintage Ports which had been selected based on a balance of quality, affordability and current availability.
Miguel Braga – Quinta do Mourão
Miguel Braga's 30 and 40 Year Old Tawny Ports from Quinta do Mourão are among the best, and his Douro DOC wines are also superb. Learn more about Miguel in this month's Port Personalities In Focus.
The Yeatman Hotel
The Yeatman Hotel's new website does full justice to this fine hotel, making it easy to plan your visit.
To Serve & Protect: PORT
Roy spoke with Sam Heitner of the Center for Wine Origins to learn more about the efforts to protect the use of the name "Port" strictly for the Portuguese Port wines.
The Transcendental Terrantez Tasting
Roy Hersh and Mannie Berk of The Rare Wine Co. collaborated to create an historic tasting of Terrantez Madeiras. Mannie and Peter Reutter of The Madeira Wine Guide contribute their specialist perspectives to this report on 18 wines with a combined age of 3,220 years.
What will be next technology breakthrough?
Interestingly, most winemakers and viticulturists are hoping for breakthroughs in viticulture, particularly in light of environmental issues, though the question drew a range of intriguing responses.