Catavino Revisited
The Catavino website has been long established as a champion of Spanish wines. Now they are turning their attention to Portugal and interviewed Roy to get his perspective on the country and the wines of the Douro.
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.
Paul Symington’s 2012 Vintage Report
Paul Symington's annual report wrapping up the Douro Harvest is keenly awaited each year - here it is.
Xito Olazabal
Meet Xito Olazabal, wine and Port maker at his family's Quinta do Vale Meão and his cousin's Quinta do Vallado.
The Fajã dos Padres: Madeira’s Historic Vineyard is Experiencing a Renaissance
Guest author Tom Murnan writes about his visit to the Fajã dos Padres on Madeira with the FTLOP 2012 Fortification Tour.
Graham’s: Modernization of a Port Lodge
Full details of the exciting renovations at The Graham's 1890 Lodge which is opening in phases in the coming months.
Oscar Quevedo – Guest Corner Forum Host
The Guest Corner Forum feature is back, and for the week of November 18-24, 2012, Oscar Quevedo will be on line to answer your questions.
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.
Madeira Video Recommendation
Evocative video of the Transcendental Terrantez Tasting, made by Hans Reutter just for FTLOP. Wish you were there?
The Truth About Taylor’s Scion
Roy invited Adrian Bridge to tell the story behind Taylor's Scion and address some of the questions raised about the provenance of this very old Port wine.