Approaching the end of 2008
Looking back at a successful 2008 for FTLOP and looking forward to 2009.
Niepoort
An introduction to Niepoort Port Wines, with tasting notes from a range of their Port wine styles and vintages.
Edmonton IV
Tutoring a tasting of 1994 Vintage Ports, drinking Madeira whilst watching the football, and a celebration dinner with 15 wines from around the world.
A great week to celebrate
A fun evening with friends featuring a line up of 7 vintages of Clos Erasmus Priorat.
Cockburn’s
A brief overview of the history of the Cockburn's brand and properties, and tasting notes for their tawnies and Special Reserve.
It Was the Best of Times
Reflections on Port newsletters, Washington State wines and the political situation on the eve of the election.
Home At Last
With the Washington State Fair project done, time to re-focus on Port and Madeira with the Harvest Tour and Madeira Road Show coming up.
My Last Hurrah
An evening with a friend and three bottles of Port.
Fair or not?
Reflections on the work-life balance between the Washington State Fair and wine tasting and writing For The Love Of Port.
Back in the Seattle again
Back home after weeks of travelling and much Port, Madeira and Douro wine news and 300 tasting notes to catch up.