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Holidaying in the Douro: a couple of cultural tips | Sarah Ahmed - The Wine Detective 23 Jul 2013 | 01:21 am
I took an early summer holiday last month, the second week of which was in the Douro. I really enjoyed finding out more about the history and culture of the region and can highly recommend a couple ...
Katherine Canfield: behind the scenes at the Vintage 2011 Port Presentation 9 Jul 2013 | 03:03 pm
Three hours, 56 vintage port wines from top Douro Valley producers and a panoramic view of Oporto's beaches: what more could one ask for? via www.harpers.co.uk
Noval Nacional 2011 — jamie goode's wine blog 9 Jul 2013 | 01:05 am
So, in my initial round-up of 2011 Vintage Ports, I missed Quinta do Noval, and Noval’s Nacional, as well as Romaneira, which shares a connection (Christian Seely). My notes for all three are here. I’...
Lust auf Reben - Genussreisen Michael Giesen 1 Jul 2013 | 10:21 pm
Liebe Freude des Weines und des genussvollen Reisens, via www.lustaufreben.de
LBV Late Bottled Vintage Port Wine - Taylor's 29 Jun 2013 | 04:52 pm
Late Bottled Vintage, or LBV, is the most popular premium Port style in both England and Canada, representing one in five purchases of Port in the UK and over a quarter of all Port enjoyed by Canadian...
The Fladgate Partnership acquires Portuguese port producer Wiese & Krohn - Drinks Business Review 27 Jun 2013 | 03:14 pm
The Fladgate Partnership, a Portugal-based owner of three port houses - Taylor’s Port, Croft Port and Fonseca Porto, has acquired port wine producer Wiese & Krohn of Portugal for an undisclosed amount...
Port producers push through big price increases for first time in a decade 27 Jun 2013 | 02:11 am
According to Adrian Bridge, CEO of The Fladgate Partnership, the price of spirit for fortifying wine in the Douro has gone up by over €1 per litre since last year, and around €2.80 since 2011. via ww...
2011 Vintage Port presentation | Polish Wine Guide 26 Jun 2013 | 11:58 pm
I’m just back from Oporto where I attended the 2011 Vintage Port declaration. Everybody seems to agree 2011 is one of the best vintages in living memory. Comparisons to historical successes such as 19...
Taylor’s augments its tawny stocks with Krohn takeover 26 Jun 2013 | 04:38 pm
The Fladgate Partnership has strengthened its position in the growing aged tawny port sector with the acquisition of Wiese & Krohn, a Port house renowned for its Colheitas. via www.thedrinksbusiness....
Untitled 25 Jun 2013 | 08:15 pm
Erste Bewertungen der 2011er Vintages lassen auf ein phantastisches Jahr und entsprechend herausragende Qualität schließen. Teilweise wurden 96 bis 100 Punkte gezogen! Noch sind die Vintage-Portweine ...
