Gustavo Devesas Promotion
Many of our readers will know Gustavo Devesas from Graham's Lodge and will be delighted to hear of his promotion within Symington Family Estates.
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
The Vancouver Playhouse 33rd Annual International Wine Festival is slated to take place this year from March 28th to April 3rd, and the website is now open for ticket bookings and full information.
Historic Terraces in the Douro
The historic stone terraces of the Douro are landmarks and unique to the region. Roy asks the Port trade about the walled terraces at their quintas.
2010 Fortification Tour > Last visit in the Douro
The last Douro stop of the 2010 Fortification Tour was Sandeman's Quinta do Seixo, and included a tour of the property as well as a tasting of a full range of Sandeman ports.
FTLOP 5th Anniversary Celebration
Guest Author Blair Curtis reports on the 17 Ports and a Madeira that were enjoyed at the celebrations of FTLOP's 5th anniversary.
FTLOP In the News
FTLOP and Roy Hersh have been featured or quoted in the wine press on both sides of the Atlantic lately.
President Obama and Quinta do Noval
Gifts between diplomats are an important symbolic gesture, and Portuguese President Aníbal Cavaco Silva chose Quinta do Noval 2008 Vintage Port for US President Barack Obama.
Quinta do Mourao
Quinta do Mourão makes wonderful aged tawnies and also has made a series of videos about their wines for Portugal Wines.
Taylor Fladgate Scion Port
Taylor Fladgate Scion is a rare pre-phylloxera Port which has been stored for generations in the Douro. This rare wine will be bottled and released in a special limited edition.
Durand Cork Extractor
Roy Hersh recommends the Durand cork extractor for use with Port or any other old wines with fragile old corks at risk of crumbling or breaking.