The Fortification of a Northern Nation
Guest Author Blair Curtis reports from the 2011 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival with reviews of an array of Portuguese wines both fortified and dry, from the Douro, Minho and Madeira.
2009 Vintage Declaration: Two Sides of the Coin
The Fladgate Partnership (Taylor's, Fonseca, Croft) and Symington Family Estates (Graham's, Dow's, Warre's and more) have very different appraisals of the 2009 Vintage Declaration. Read and compare their views here.
Viniportugal
ViniPortugal, which promotes the image of Portugal as a top producer of quality wines, launches a UK website.
Port Explorer’s Tour – The Grand Finale
Roy's account of the last few days of the Port Explorer's tour: consistently exceptional wines and hospitality from winemakers up and down the Douro.
Port Explorer’s Tour – Part III – Douro
The Douro leg of the Port Explorer's Tour begins with visits to Quinta do Crasto and Quinto Vale D. Maria.
Jorge Moreira
FTLOP introduces Douro winemaker Jorge Moreira, of Real Companhia Velha, Poeira and Quinta de la Rosa.
Adventures In The Cellar
Roy was invited to help dispose of a private cellar which included a treasure trove of dessert wines, including some interesting Power Drury & Co Special Bual Madeira, reviewed here.
Roys Top 10 Portuguese Fortified Wines of 2010
Roy Hersh counts down his top ten Ports and Madeiras tasted in 2010.
Barbeito’s 65th Anniversary Celebration
Marco de Freitas reports on a tasting which celebrated both 65 years of Barbeito Madeiras and the innovative work being done by current winemaker Ricardo Freitas.
Baron Forrester Revisited
Artist and wine writer David Eley launches his Douro Map project, a map of the Douro beautifully illustrated with his watercolours of important quintas, landmarks, flora and fauna.