The Douro — So Happy Together
Roy recently posed a Question to the Port Trade about how the trade could work together to promote the Douro region. In this blog post, Roy explains his own take on what might be done about that.
Graham’s Vertical Buying Opportunity
FTLOP subscriber and winemaker Don Baumhefner offers 5 complete verticals of Graham's Vintage Ports for sale.
Friendly Competition and Collaboration
This month's Question for the Port Trade focuses on collaboration between producers to promote the Douro wines and region.
Real Men Drink Port – Book Review
Guest writer Ray Barnes reviews Ben Howkins' Real Men Drink Port … and Ladies Do Too!, describing it as "a mixture of scholarly research delivered with a light hand, and personal, often funny anecdotes" which will appeal to all lovers of Port.
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.