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.
Quinta da Leda 2009 Wins Major Award
Wine & Spirits and Revista de Vinhos magazines both award top honours to Casa Ferreirinha and its Quinta da Leda 2009.
Quinta do Portal 2012 Awards
Quinta do Portal has had a stellar 2012 with a wide array of awards.
Christmas Wine Experience at The Yeatman
Have you thought about spending the 2012 year-end holiday season in Porto? The Yeatman Hotel offers some great events and packages in December.
The Yeatman Garners Awards
The Yeatman Hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia has won 14 awards in the past 12 months for the hotel facilities, the building, the restaurant, the wine list and even the pool received its very own award.
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.