Roy Hersh’s Seattle Times Interview
The Seattle Times interviewed For The Love Of Port's Roy Hersh for advice on buying Port.
New Releases – January 2008
Roy Hersh reviews newly released Port wines as well as some fortified wine made in California from Portuguese cultivars.
Porto By Night
Photographer Aires dos Santos shares his photo of Porto at night and some history of the area.
2007 Fortification Tour – Part 2
Part Two of 2007's FTLOP Fortification Tour visits the Douro properties of Quinta do Infantado, Wine & Soul, Niepoort and Warre's Quinta da Cavadinha.
Port Trade News
Port Trade News of changes in ownership of quintas, wine brands and wine stocks in the Douro and Vila Nova de Gaia.
Website of the Month – Ramana Vieira
This month's featured website is the site for fadista Ramana Vieira, with a bonus link to another fadista, Michelle Pereira.
Vila Nova de Gaia – Gentrification vs. Tradition
Vila Nova de Gaia, home to the famous Port Lodges, is starting some municipal projects that may threaten the character of this charming small city.
2007 Fortification Tour – Part 1
2007's FTLOP Fortification Tour kicked off in Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia with visits to Port Lodges, Vinologia Port wine bar, a good dinner, and more.
Website of the Month – Wikipedia: Port Wine
Wikipedia's Port Wine page is a good introduction to the category, with information on not just the wine, but the region, grapes, history, and more.
The IDVP’s Seal of Guarantee
The history and significance of the selo de garantia, or "Seal of Guarantee" on every bottle of Port and Douro DOC wine.