Wine
Vintage Port Declaration – what does it mean
During these last months we have seen many Port producers declaring the production of Vintage Port from the 2011 harvest. This means that there will be a big percentage of Port producers releasing 2011 Vintage Port. That being said, we can say that the harvest of 2011 was very generous for Port producers, making it [...]
Quevedo declares the 2011 Vintage Port
It’s time to celebrate!!! Let the balloons fly, release the birds, eat a Francesinha – or 4, toast with your friends! Why? Because there is going to be some of the 2011 vintage port to go around! Let’s be clear, this isn’t your average Port Wine. This wine is something that will make you weep, [...]
How genius taste wine
T gaiser bloggers conference ppt 8 12 from tgaiser The most interesting thing about the Wine Bloggers Conference is meeting people. That is why I made it all the way to Porland, Oregon, on the Pacific cost of the US. Very long trip from Portugal and less 8 hours time zone difference, which mean, in [...]
Crusted Port – the next thing from Quevedo
Have you asked my grandfather five years ago if we produce Crusted Port, he would have replied: “What is that?”. Maybe you react like him when hear the words Crusted Port. So, lets clarify what is Crusted Port: a high quality Port, that will throw a crust after a certain period of aging in the [...]
Last days of harvest in the Douro valley – 2011, put it on the list
I would like to give you an update about what is going in the Douro valley. The weather has been pretty good, clear and with plenty of sunshine, meaning that the grapes are very healthy and clean. We are now finishing harvest in the vineyards around the winery. Today it rained a bit, for the [...]
Wine blogs in traditional wine magazines
I guess we all agree that wine blogs and wine social media overall are becoming more and more popular amongst wine consumers. Traditional media, like newspaper or specialized wine magazines are living a concerning period as more and more people prefer to look for information online, rather then buying a magazine. Similar behavior is being [...]
Using English terms on Port Wine bottles
The influence of the British culture on the Port Wine industry started some centuries ago when the first British merchants came to Portugal and set up their exporting business in Vila Nova de Gaia. Actually, the arrival of the British coincides with the origin of Port Wine itself. Not surprising, this fortified wine made in [...]
2010 Oscar’s white – our new project is just coming out
Dear follower of my blog, The Oscar’s wine project is going pretty well. So well, that we were challenged to come up not only with a red but also with a white Oscar’s wine. Spring has already begun and Summer is around the corner, so guess what? We are going to release it right now! [...]
Villar d’Allen 20 Year Old Port, the restart of a family with a long tradition
I have already talked here about one of the most interesting discoveries in the Port history of the last years. I’m talking about Villar d’Allen, a family with a very respectable and fascinating past as Port Wine producers and merchants. Fortunately, for the Port Wine lovers and collectors, Allen family is back in business. Few [...]
Can a Colheita be topped off with a younger Port and still be called a Colheita?
This is a recurrent theme on the specialized Port Wine forums. Whether you go to For the Love of Port or to The Port Forum, you will find this questions unanswered. Actually, I think there is no answer for this, not from the legal side, neither from the producer’s point of view. Why? On the [...]
