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.
Hide the Knives!
Does Roy do anything else besides think about, write about, teach and enjoy Port every day? Actually, yes. Read about the one brief period each year he does something totally different.
Sharing a Memorable Bottle of Port
Roy writes movingly of sharing a bottle of Port with friends facing tough times.
Port: It’s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore
Roy reflects on the "traditional" image of Port in the media versus the real possibilities Port offers to the more open-minded: Why aren't you enjoying a glass right now as you read the FTLOP Blog?
Joana Pais
This month, Roy introduces readers to Joana Pais, Manager of Press Relations for Sogrape Vinhos, S.A., owners of such well known Port brands as Ferreira, Sandeman and Offley as well as Douro DOC Casa Ferreirinha, and more.
1991 Vintage Ports at 20 Years
Roy Hersh reviews 15 of the 1991 Vintage Ports at 20 Years of age to see how they are maturing, and assess their remaining life span in bottle.
Wine News from Portugal
Wine news from Portugal: winners of the Portuguese National Competition for Wines Bottled in 2011, the Madeira Wine Company, and The Vintage Port Site.