Now this is terribly geeky: I know. But when I visited Quinta dos Malvedos last September I was delighted to see a wild vine growing in a tree. This is…
Highlights from the New Douro tasting
Yesterday’s New Douro tasting was one of the best yet. While the emphasis was on the 2009 vintage, producer’s also brought the odd older wine, which was appreciated. 2009 is…
Harvest time at Quinta de Roriz (Video)
Here’s a short film from this year’s harvest at Quinta de Roriz in Portugal’s Douro region. This is where the famous table wine Chryseia is made. It’s a beautiful property….
Video: mechanical/robotic foot treading for Port
In this short film, Paul Symington describes the way his company have pioneered the use of mechanical foottreaders (also known as robotic lagares) for Port production. It’s not straighforward: Port…
Video: the spectacular Quinta dos Malvedos in the Douro, Portugal
A film from my recent Douro visit. It’s Graham’s spectacular Quinta dos Malvedos, shot the day before harvest began. For more on Malvedos, take a look at the superb Graham’s…
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…
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.