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.
A discussion about Ruby Reserves in the FTLOP Forum sparked off six tastings around the globe, and Glenn Elliott reports.
Tasting notes for two new Ports: Quinta do Crasto Finest Reserve Ruby Port and Graham's 1952 Single Harvest Tawny Port.
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'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.
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.
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.
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's new website does full justice to this fine hotel, making it easy to plan your visit.
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.
