Quinta do Vallado
Quinta do Vallado declare their first Vintage Port in 293 years!
A Essencia do Vinho Names Wine of the Year
The leading Portuguese wine magazine, Essência do Vinho has just named their “Wine of the Year.”
Symington Family Estates Reports on 2011 Sales
Symington Family Estates report 2011 sales figures in line with the overall trends for the Port trade, with US sales up 8% and sales in the Premium Port categories up 15%.
Life on the Douro
Zev Robinson's film Life on the Douro is being shown at festivals and special events in North America and Europe, and is now available on DVD.
Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval's new website, in English, French and Portuguese, provides a wealth of information and a very cool video!
Jan. 27th 2012 – International #PortDay
The Center for Wine Origins is sponsoring an International #PortDay and asking everyone who loves Port to promote it that Day. FTLOP is challenging its readers to promote and host their own unique events that day and potentially win a trip to the Douro.
Manuel Lobo
Meet Manuel Lobo, winemaker for Quinta do Crasto.
www.booksaboutport.com
Derek Turnbull's Books About Port offers something unique to Port Lovers: a guide to 400 years of publications about Port.
Question for the Port Trade Redux
Further replies to Roy's Question for the Port Trade on collaboration between producers to promote the Douro wines and region, and Roy's own observations on the subject.
International Port Day
The Center for Wine Origins is sponsoring #PortDay and Roy challenges his readers to host a Port focussed event... and enter to win a trip to the Douro wine region!