From Madeira to USA: Five Major Producers
Guest Author Richard Jennings reports on a trade tasting of Madeira wines, including tasting notes for over 40 commercially available Madeiras.
The Factory House Celebrates 200 Years Since Liberation
On Friday 11th November the Factory House in Oporto, Portugal celebrated the 200th anniversary of the repossession of The Factory House in 1811 after the liberation of Oporto from the invading Napoleonic forces.
The Yeatman Garners Michelin Star Award
The Restaurant at The Yeatman in Oporto, under the direction of Chef Ricardo Costa since its opening in summer 2010, has won its first Michelin star.
Wineworth Expands with Sogevinus Merger
Wineworth Importers has completed a merger with Sogevinus USA that will significantly increase its coast-to-coast national distribution services for all brands their portfolio.
Douro Boys 3x Top 100 Wines
Three wines produced by The Douro Boys have been included in the Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines from around the world.
Quinta da Romaneira
Quinta da Romaneira has launched a new and useful website.
Joana Pinhão
Roy's profile of Joana Pinhão, of the Quinta Vale D. Maria winemaking team.
FTLOP 6th Anniversary Celebration
FTLOP's Sixth Anniversary provided an occasion to celebrate with fellow Port lovers with fine Goan food and 15 bottles of Port and Madeira.
Madeira: Island Vineyard
John Danza reviews Madeira, The Island Vineyard, written by Noel Cossart in 1984 and updated in 2011 by Emanual (Manny) Berk of The Rare Wine Company. The book was, and continues to be in its new edition, the single best introduction to Madeira wines.
PINTAS: The Breakthrough
Guest Author Wojciech Bonkowski writes about Pintas, the joint project of husband and wife winemakers Jorge Serôdio Borges and Sandra Tavares da Silva, each of whom is well known for work for other producers.