White Port and Tonic
Guest Author Andy Velebil on the perfect summer refresher: White Port & Tonic.
Guest Author Andy Velebil on the perfect summer refresher: White Port & Tonic.
Isaac Oelgart, of The Port Lover’s Library, is pleased to offer the readers of FTLOP a selection of New, Used, Out-of-Print and Rare Books on Port Wine. This month, Isaac has prepared a TOP 10 list of “must have” Port books.
Roy's report and tasting notes from a tasting of 17 Madeiras and a dinner at The Caucus Room in Washington DC, the final stop on 2007's Madeira Road Show Tour.
The historic Quinta da Eira Velha, long held by the Newman family, has been sold to the Taylor Fladgate Partnership.
Roy is constantly asked for recommendations on buying Vintage Ports. Here, he discusses what the consumer should think about in buying Vintage Port and picks 12 personal favourites based on a combination of quality, affordability and availability.
A round-up of news from FTLOP, from the Douro and Gaia, and from the Douro wine regulatory body, the Instituto dos Vinho do Douro e Porto.
The 2007 Madeira Road Show continued to New York City's Triomphe Restaurant with a line-up of 14 sensational Madeiras.
Isaac Oelgart is a printer and book seller who specialises in books on Port, and offers a discount to FTLOP members on their purchases.
The 2006 Harvest Tour closed with dinner at De Gusto in Porto together with the winemakers and wines from Quinta da Brunheda and Quinta da Vista Alegre.
News of some great initiatives on the For The Love Of Port site, creating partnerships with other sites for wine lovers.