Hide the Knives!
Does Roy do anything else besides think about, write about, teach and enjoy Port every day? Actually, yes. Read about the one brief period each year he does something totally different.
Sharing a Memorable Bottle of Port
Roy writes movingly of sharing a bottle of Port with friends facing tough times.
Port: It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
Roy reflects on the "traditional" image of Port in the media versus the real possibilities Port offers to the more open-minded: Why aren't you enjoying a glass right now as you read the FTLOP Blog?
Wine News from Portugal
Wine news from Portugal: winners of the Portuguese National Competition for Wines Bottled in 2011, the Madeira Wine Company, and The Vintage Port Site.
Joana Pais
This month, Roy introduces readers to Joana Pais, Manager of Press Relations for Sogrape Vinhos, S.A., owners of such well known Port brands as Ferreira, Sandeman and Offley as well as Douro DOC Casa Ferreirinha, and more.
1991 Vintage Ports at 20 Years
Roy Hersh reviews 15 of the 1991 Vintage Ports at 20 Years of age to see how they are maturing, and assess their remaining life span in bottle.
Zev Robinson
Zev Robinson has released the second trailer for his Life On The Douro documentary film.
Analyzing Sediment
What can the sediment in your bottle of Vintage Port tell you about the character of the wine? This month's A Question For The Port Trade learns more.
LBV: The Other Vintage Port
Late Bottled Vintage Port is a style of Port that balances the prestige and flavour profile of Vintage Port with a much more accessible price point, making it very appealing to consumers and wine service professionals. Roy teaches you all about LBV and provides plenty of tasting notes to guide you.
2009 Vintage Declaration: Two Sides of the Coin
The Fladgate Partnership (Taylor's, Fonseca, Croft) and Symington Family Estates (Graham's, Dow's, Warre's and more) have very different appraisals of the 2009 Vintage Declaration. Read and compare their views here.