Quinta dos Canais
Just back from the Douro, on a trip visiting the Symington family’s properties. It’s always good to be in the Douro, and especially so at harvest time. It hasn’t been the easiest of growing seasons, but good weather over the last few weeks coupled with good weather over the next few (which is vital in this region) should lead to a really good vintage. The first grapes were coming in as I visited and they looked very healthy, and had excellent analytical parameters.
Touriga Francisca at Quinta de Roriz
Quinta da Cavadinha, in the Pinhao Valley
An old Port pipe in the Graham's lodge, Gaia
Rack and return in process
Schist, the soil of the Douro
Quinta dos Canais
Touriga Nacional at Quinta de Roriz
This is the blog of wine journalist Jamie Goode, online since 2001. Feel free to nose around; your comments are welcomed.
The grapes “had excellent analytical parameters” – but how did they taste?
Heavens, utterly stunning pics, especially the landscapes.
Beautiful photos
particularly liked ‘Quinta da Cavadinha, in the Pinhao Valley’
Thanks