Taylor Buys RCV Facilities
The Fladgate Partnership has purchased real estate and facilities from Real Companhia Vinícola in order to consolidate their bottling facilities in Gaia.
Life on the Douro Screenings
Details of US and Canadian screenings of Zev Robinson's film Life On The Douro.
Reflecting on Portugal
Roy's reflections on what made the 2011 Port Harvest Tour one of the most successful ever.
Approaching 2009’s
Roy's musings on years ending in "9" and split decisions in the Port trade.
Quevedo
A profile of Quevedo Port Wines as told to Roy by Oscar Quevedo Senior and winemaker Cláudia Quevedo, with Roy's tasting notes for their Ports and Douro DOC wine.
Which Two Grape Varieties Would You Choose?
Roy's question to the Port Trade this month is a challenge: If you had to pick just two grape varieties only as the basis for your wines - which would you select and why?
2010 Port Harvest Tour
Some highlights of the 2010 Harvest Tour included a visit to the Gaia caves and tasting rooms of J. H. Andresen, C. da Silva, Sogevinus and Niepoort Vinhos, where the group tasted some extraordinary old Ports.
The Pleasure of Port Book Review
Review of The Pleasure of Port, a new book by João Paulo Martins, Portugal's premier wine critic.
Elegance, Power and Complexity: Graham’s Vintage Ports
A vertical tasting of Graham's Vintage Ports from 1970 to 2007 was a featured event at this year's Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Roy reports, and shares his tasting notes.
Life on the Douro Documentary
Zev Robinson, creator of the Life On The Douro documentary film, has released his third trailer, and Roy shares more information about screenings.