Croft
An introduction to Croft Port, one of the Fladgate Partnership's stable of brands, with tasting notes for a range of their fine Vintage Ports, and a look at their recently launched Pink Port.
Celebrating Success @ 3 – with fine wines
Celebrating three years of FTLOP with friends, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Warre's 1977 Vintage Port.
Vertical Positioning
Wine cellar a little too full? Time to invite friends round for a vertical tasting of 13 vintages of California Cabernet, as well as a few other odd bottles.
Chateauneuf du Pape at Le Pichet
Six Chateauneuf du Papes and a little lunch.
A Night with Grand Cru Chablis
A tasting of six Grand Cru Chablis, in a break from the usual Port and Madeira.
A quiet birthday
For The Love Of Port takes precedence over birthday celebrations.
German Madeira & PORTfolio
I've spent the week continuing my work on the July newsletter but I had some fine Madeira and Vintage Port to accompany me and give me even more to write about. My friend Peter Reutter from Germany (www.madeirawineguide.com) sent me samples of four Madeiras which coincided with my return from vacation. Great timing as it gave me something [...]
Back in the Saddle – in Seattle
A week's holiday and only one bottle of Port, a 1996 Dow's Quinta do Bomfim.
Cruising Along
Getting ready for a hard earned holiday.
Friends, Computer, YouTube & 1970 Nacional
Friends, food and wine, including a 1970 Quinta do Noval Nacional.