Books Archives - For The Love Of Port

Isaac Oelgart FTLOP Offer

Isaac Oelgart, publisher of The Port Lover’s Library and collector extraordinaire of all things Vinho do Porto, is liquidating his collection of books and ephemera related to Port. Read the full catalogue here and details of a special offer to FTLOP subscribers.

By Roy Hersh|2016-11-18T10:23:44-08:00November 17th, 2012|Categories: Books, Maps|Tags: NL 71|0 Comments

Richard Mayson’s: Port and the Douro
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Richard Mayson’s: Port and the Douro

Richard Mayson’s: Port and the Douro

The long-awaited third edition of Richard Mayson's Port and The Douro has been released. This indispensable reference has been updated to reflect the current state of the trade, viticultural practices, and current assessments of all major vintages up to 2011.

By Roy Hersh|2016-11-18T10:23:45-08:00November 17th, 2012|Categories: Books, Port|Tags: NL 71|0 Comments

www.booksaboutport.com

Derek Turnbull's Books About Port offers something unique to Port Lovers: a guide to 400 years of publications about Port.

By Roy Hersh|2016-11-18T10:23:52-08:00December 30th, 2011|Categories: Books, Website of the Month|0 Comments

Real Men Drink Port – Book Review
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Real Men Drink Port – Book Review

Real Men Drink Port – Book Review

Guest writer Ray Barnes reviews Ben Howkins' Real Men Drink Port … and Ladies Do Too!, describing it as "a mixture of scholarly research delivered with a light hand, and personal, often funny anecdotes" which will appeal to all lovers of Port.

By Ray Barnes|2016-11-18T10:23:53-08:00December 1st, 2011|Categories: Books, Port|Tags: Ray Barnes|0 Comments

Madeira: Island Vineyard

John Danza reviews Madeira, The Island Vineyard, written by Noel Cossart in 1984 and updated in 2011 by Emanual (Manny) Berk of The Rare Wine Company. The book was, and continues to be in its new edition, the single best introduction to Madeira wines.

By John Danza|2016-11-18T10:24:01-08:00November 6th, 2011|Categories: Books, Madeira|Tags: John Danza, Mannie Berk|0 Comments

Isaac’s Top 10 Port Books

Isaac Oelgart, of The Port Lover’s Library, is pleased to offer the readers of FTLOP a selection of New, Used, Out-of-Print and Rare Books on Port Wine. This month, Isaac has prepared a TOP 10 list of “must have” Port books.

By Isaac Oelgart|2016-11-18T10:24:29-08:00October 30th, 2007|Categories: Books|Tags: Isaac Oelgart|0 Comments

Port Lover’s Library
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Port Lover’s Library

Port Lover’s Library

Isaac Oelgart is a printer and book seller who specialises in books on Port, and offers a discount to FTLOP members on their purchases.

By Isaac Oelgart|2016-11-18T10:24:29-08:00July 21st, 2007|Categories: Books, Port|0 Comments

Wine Book Recommendation: February 2007
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Wine Book Recommendation: February 2007

Wine Book Recommendation: February 2007

Red, White and Drunk All Over is Natalie MacLean's peek behind the scenes of the international wine world.

By Roy Hersh|2016-11-18T10:24:31-08:00February 19th, 2007|Categories: Books|0 Comments

Historic Douro Map Project
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Historic Douro Map Project

Historic Douro Map Project

Isaac Oelgart, producer of fine handmade books, has created a collector's edition reproduction of Baron Forrester's Maps of the Douro, and tells the story of the challenges of the project.

By Isaac Oelgart|2016-11-18T10:24:32-08:00December 13th, 2006|Categories: Books, Maps|Tags: Isaac Oelgart|0 Comments