Roy Hersh asked the Port Trade about the impact of a generally declared Vintage on their companies, and also invited them to compare 2011 to earlier vintages. Seventeen of the most respected names in the business replied.
For some years the FTLOP Forum members have discussed bag in box packaging for Port. Finally, Roy decided to ask the trade what they thought of the idea, and representatives of ten top Port producers replied.
Who better than the wine trade to consult for advice about good restaurants in their area?
Even Port Trade professionals have dream wines they have never yet tasted and would like to.
Interestingly, most winemakers and viticulturists are hoping for breakthroughs in viticulture, particularly in light of environmental issues, though the question drew a range of intriguing responses.
Fifteen members of the Port trade tell some wonderful stories of how they got into the business.
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.
Roy recently posed a Question to the Port Trade about how the trade could work together to promote the Douro region. In this blog post, Roy explains his own take on what might be done about that.
This month's Question for the Port Trade focuses on collaboration between producers to promote the Douro wines and region.
Roy's question to the Port Trade this month is a challenge: If you had to pick just two grape varieties only as the basis for your wines - which would you select and why?
