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Notes from the Douro by Kay & Odile Bouchard — harvests, Portos, the quinta and the people who make it.
Gold for our Vintage 2011 at Vinidivio – Dijon, FranceNot just because Vincent is Burgundian do I applaude the professional, warm and generous reception of Douro Valley producers at Vinidivio during…Read the post →
Our sublime Portos: Vintage 2011 and Vintage 2011 SavedraLast week at our Dutch importer Okhuysen’s annual warehouse pre-holiday tasting our 2011 Vintage Porto and 2011 Vintage Porto Savedra attracted serious…Read the post →
Harvest 2014Annual harvest foot treading at Quinta do Tedo. Patches of rainfall interrupting gorgeous days of Douro sun add challenges to a harvest…Read the post →
Our core work force at Quinta do TedoLast month I wrote about rebuilding parts of our 4 km/2.5 miles of dry stone walls that were originally built in the…Read the post →
“Weather cycle normal” = 3 months of winter and 9 months of inferno!According to winemaker Jorge "weather cycle normal" so far for 2014, as I inquired about the 3 July rainfall of a whopping…Read the post →
Summertime with Quinta do Tedo Porto RoséSummer is here and I would like to share 1 cocktail and 1 apéritif with you: refreshing, eye catching and thirst quenching…Read the post →
Big Q: What do you foresee changing in the Port business over the next decade and a half?The comprehensive Port, Douro wine and Madeira e-newsletter FOR THE LOVE OF PORT http://www.fortheloveofport.com does an excellent job in the promotion and…Read the post →
Petra’s Lemon TartQuinta do Tedo’s Fine Tawny Port complements many desserts to include, high on my list, tarte tatin, panna cotta, tiramisù, walnut caramel…Read the post →A perfect Easter pairing: our Ruby Port and the best ever chocolate cakeEaster is a time for celebration with family and friends, and I can proudly share with you my "irresistible chocolate cake", a…Read the post →
Awaiting SpringSeems like the Douro has experienced a very wet and cold winter, or perhaps it is the longing for the longer days…Read the post →
Porto – a proud Great Wine Capitals cityPlanning a trip to a wine region and looking for quality tips? I have a lead for you. Great Wine Capitals www.greatwinecapitals.com…Read the post →
Boas festas~Wishing all my blog followers a heartfelt cheer for the holiday season. Here is to a glass of Quinta do Tedo... Boas…Read the post →