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Notes from the Douro by Kay & Odile Bouchard — harvests, Portos, the quinta and the people who make it.
Olive Harvest and Olive Oil 2015Harvested mid-November the crop was abundant and healthy, picked during sunny days and taken to one of the few Portuguese organic olive…Read the post →
Azulejos at Quinta do TedoFor years we have wanted hand painted decorative panels of azulejos - tiles - in our lagares – our open fermentation tank…Read the post →
Harvest news: beautiful and healthy grapes!Harvest comments from Jorge and Vincent: beautiful and healthy grapes! Not a large harvest and grapes are small and very concentrated. Started…Read the post →
The 5 key varietals in our Portos and Douro DOCsI liken Porto and Douro DOC winemaking to fine cooking. The blending of different varietals, like the blending of fresh ingredients, herbs…Read the post →
Artistic Endeavors at Quinta do TedoWhen we bought the quinta in 1992 the property was in dire need of renovation. Vincent and I were on a tight…Read the post →
Thanks to Friends of Quinta do Tedo……for your ongoing support and to our Quinta do Tedo team's hard work, word is out about 2 wonderful awards: The bird…Read the post →
Summertime at Quinta do TedoThe summer months are approaching, when Douro Valley sizzles as a destination for port and wine aficionados. We await you at Quinta…Read the post →
The Feitoria stone’s mark on Douro Valley historyI wrote last month about Quinta do Tedo’s 4.5 km nature trail that proudly includes feitoria stones. Think feitoria = fattoria =…Read the post →
Hiking Trail at Quinta do TedoWe are proud to announce an addition to Quinta do Tedo: a 4.5 km/2.8 mile nature trail, almost complete! In fact, for…Read the post →
The Douro Valley – Burgundy ConnectionThere is a historic and present day connection between Douro Valley and Burgundy; let me recount the historic connection, according partly to…Read the post →
Important 2015 Fairs and TastingsThe dead of winter, after the holiday season, is when the quinta is "quiet". Our 2014 port, wine and olive oil are…Read the post →
Wishes for the holidaysRead the post →