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.
The Yeatman: Images of Vila Nova de Gaia’s Grand Hotel
Roy Hersh and Luiz Alberto explore The Yeatman Hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
James Suckling Joins FTLOP
James Suckling, well known wine critic and Port aficianado, will be hosting the Forum's Guest Corner this April.
The Wine Club
This month's featured website is Luiz Alberto's The Wine Hub.
Port Explorer’s Tour – Part Deux
The Port Explorer's Tour began with a comprehensive exploration of some of the great Port Lodges, including Ferreira, Taylor's and Sandeman's. Visits to the IVDP, the DOP Restaurant and The Yeatman Hotel rounded out the Porto/Gaia leg of the tour.
Port Explorer’s Tour – Part 1
For Roy, the tour begins before The Tour, with an extra day or so in Porto to catch up with friends, do some planning, and of course enjoy amazing food and wines.
What Regulation Would You Change?
Roy asks both producers and US importers of Port wine to propose changes in regulation that would benefit the trade.