Madeira: A Time Capsule
Guest Author and award winning Master Sommelier Matt Stamp writes evocatively, humourously and informatively about Madeira.
Vinum at Graham’s
Our featured website this month is the site for the new Vinum Restaurant at Graham's 1890 Port Lodge.
Port in a Box, 1.5L or 3L
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.
A Tale of Two Siblings
Roy picks his top 5 Vintage Ports from the 1980's, then focuses on the two he loves best.
Graham’s 1890 Port Lodge Launches
Graham's 1890 Lodge has re-opened and features the new Vinum restaurant.
Guess The Vintage
How can you guess the Vintage without tasting the wine? Easy: guest author Alex Bridgeman gives you the current events clues.
More Than Wine
Danish wine journalist and broadcaster Bjarne Mouridsen write an English-language blog about More Than Wine, which Roy recommends.
Producers Favorite Restaurants
Who better than the wine trade to consult for advice about good restaurants in their area?
A Horizontal Followed by a Vertical
Frequent guest contributor Blair Curtis reports on a vertical and then a horizontal... and as he disclaims, this is not about waking up in the morning, it is about two amazing tastings of Vintage Ports.
2012 European Enterprise Promotion Award – The Douro Boys
Wine-grower group The Douro Boys have won the 2012 European Enterprise Promotion Award for their unique marketing campaign that aims to promote the Douro region's unique terroir, wines and hospitality.