An afternoon with Dominic Symington in Bellevue, WA
Dominic Symington visits Bellevue WA to show the 2007 Vintage Ports as well as some older Vintages from the Symington stable. Roy and members of FTLOP were there to say hello and taste the Ports.
An Evening with Kobrand’s Robert Bower
An excellent dinner at a top restaurant followed by a showing of eleven different Taylor Fladgate Ports from across the range of styles and brands.
New Releases: Pocas Pink Port
Poças has released a new Rosé Port Wine.
Madeira-thon: FTLOP-MWG
When the proprietors of two top fortified-wine websites get together you can expect some amazing wines: six bottles of Madeira with an average age of 144 years, for starters. Then Bordeaux, Burgundies, Riesling...
Birthday Weekend of Wine
It took 3 nights and 23 bottles of wine, but Roy finally got his birthday fully celebrated.
The Leacock Family Madeiras
Mannie Berk of The Rare Wine Company organised an extraordinary two-day tasting event focussed on the Madeiras from the Leacock family's personal collection. Roy Hersh reports.
Welcoming in June
A weekend of perfect weather, good friends, lots of food and an eclectic wine selection from both Old and New Worlds.
My Current Portugal Visit
Roy's account of two weeks in Portugal in May 2009.
Website of the Month – Vinho Madeira
A great website about Madeira, excellent for those just learning about this great fortified wine as well as those looking for more technical information.
Quinta do Noval
A brief introduction to Quinta do Noval with plenty of tasting notes to demonstrate the quality of their Ports.