Zev Robinson
Zev Robinson has released the second trailer for his Life On The Douro documentary film.
Analyzing Sediment
What can the sediment in your bottle of Vintage Port tell you about the character of the wine? This month's A Question For The Port Trade learns more.
LBV: The Other Vintage Port
Late Bottled Vintage Port is a style of Port that balances the prestige and flavour profile of Vintage Port with a much more accessible price point, making it very appealing to consumers and wine service professionals. Roy teaches you all about LBV and provides plenty of tasting notes to guide you.
Blandy’s Madeira Bicentenary Celebration
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Blandy's, commemorative tastings of Blandy’s Madeiras were organized. Marco de Freitas reports from the New York Blandy's event.
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.