A Record Number of Gold Medals for Blandy’s Madeira
Blandy's award winning Madeira - worth its weight in Gold... and Silver and a few Trophies too.
Viticulturist / Oenologist Miles Edlmann Makes a Move
Miles Edlmann moves out of the Douro region and turns his hand to making table wines again at Valle Pradinhoa, a DOC Transmontano producer.
ViniPortugal Comes to America
On Monday evening, June 4, over 150 Portuguese wines will be on show in San Francisco, under the auspices of Wines of Portugal. We have details and a discount code for our readers.
IVBAM presents 2 Madeira Tastings in the USA in Early June
Will you be in Chicago or New York this June? Make plans to attend special tastings of Madeira sponsored by the regional regulator, the IVBAM.
Vancouver International Wine Festival Reinvents Itself
Though the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre has ceased operations, the Vancouver International Wine Festival will continue without interruption, featuring the California Region and the Chardonnay grape globally this year.
2012 Ruby Reserve Taste-Off
A discussion about Ruby Reserves in the FTLOP Forum sparked off six tastings around the globe, and Glenn Elliott reports.
Two New Ports in the Market
Tasting notes for two new Ports: Quinta do Crasto Finest Reserve Ruby Port and Graham's 1952 Single Harvest Tawny Port.
Roy’s Top 12 Vintage Ports – 2012
In March 2012 Roy tasted again his 2007 picks for Top 12 Vintage Ports which had been selected based on a balance of quality, affordability and current availability.
Miguel Braga – Quinta do Mourão
Miguel Braga's 30 and 40 Year Old Tawny Ports from Quinta do Mourão are among the best, and his Douro DOC wines are also superb. Learn more about Miguel in this month's Port Personalities In Focus.
What will be next technology breakthrough?
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.