Had a little bit of time to look round the port city of Novorossiysk yesterday. Its seafront has been redeveloped very attractively, and there’s a huge old battleship moored in…
Gratuitous pictures of grapes here in Russia
Some pictures of grapes ready for harvest at Fanagoria winery. The hygeinic status of the vineyards I’ve seen so far has been excellent – they’re really well maintained. Yields in…
Another interesting day in Russia
I spent today in the Fanagoria winery in Russia. It’s a big operation, making a range of wines from 2500 hectares of vines. That’s big by any standards, but this…
I’m in a vineyard in Russia – a first for me
So, after an 0335 alarm call, two flights and a car journey, I’m in a vineyard region in Russia. I’ve never been to Russia before. Over the next few days…
Historical pictures from the Douro
While I was staying in the Douro last week, I had a chance to see some historical pictures from the first decade of the last century. I’ve posted them online…
Lunch at The Sands End followed by football at the Cottage
Great day today. Met up with Joe Wadsack and Stuart Bowman-Hood for our annual Man City v Fulham lunch and football game. Replacing Will Willis was Andrew Thomas, who was…
Video: foot treading grapes in the Douro
So here’s a film of foot treading at Quinta do Vesuvio, one of the Symington’s properties in the Douro. It’s amazing to think that many of the top Port wines…
More pictures from the Douro
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…
A few quick pics from the Douro at harvest time
Some pictures from yesterday. Great time of year to be in the Douro with vintage just starting.