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.
The Transcendental Terrantez Tasting
Roy Hersh and Mannie Berk of The Rare Wine Co. collaborated to create an historic tasting of Terrantez Madeiras. Mannie and Peter Reutter of The Madeira Wine Guide contribute their specialist perspectives to this report on 18 wines with a combined age of 3,220 years.
To Serve & Protect: PORT
Roy spoke with Sam Heitner of the Center for Wine Origins to learn more about the efforts to protect the use of the name "Port" strictly for the Portuguese Port wines.
The Yeatman Hotel
The Yeatman Hotel's new website does full justice to this fine hotel, making it easy to plan your visit.
Preaching Port & Madeira in the ATL
Leading tastings of Madeira and Port in Atlanta, GA is a pleasure for Roy, given the city's fine wine and dining scene, and the enthusiasm of the wine lovers there.
Beatriz Machado
Meet Beatriz Machado, who was entrusted with the job of selecting the wines and managing the 25,000 bottle cellar at The Yeatman Hotel, with the most comprehensive collection of Portuguese wines and of course Port Wines.