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Notes from the Douro by Kay & Odile Bouchard — harvests, Portos, the quinta and the people who make it.
Early Thanksgiving in Italy with Port, of course!I have a lovely group of friends from all over the world in Tuscany, Italy, where we live when not in Portugal.…Read the post →
Essential Label ExplanationsIf you look at the fine print of our front labels, to include Ruby, Fine Tawny, Finest Reserve, LBV and Vintage you…Read the post →
5 Reasons to come to Quinta do Tedo for the harvest#1 Where else can you find such a great group of foot traders?! #2 Our food served is the best around. #3…Read the post →
Harvest Forecast 2013We are gearing up for the harvest: starting a week later, 8/10 September, than in previous years. What is the reason for…Read the post →
A Manueline Gem in Lisbon-O Mosteiro dos JerónimosWhile shuttling family members back and forth to Lisbon for international flights, a 3-½ hour drive from Quinta do Tedo, I had…Read the post →
The Douro: the River of GoldSome sources state that the name Douro is of Celtic origin – dubro (associated with water) and others state that Douro means…Read the post →
Rainfall and temperature 2013 – short or long-term changes?In March 2012’s blog I wrote that Douro Valley was experiencing the driest winter in 80 years, and 2012 did go down…Read the post →
First Hospitality and Tourism Award!We are proud to share with you our first hospitality and tourism award! For The Love Of Port, (FTLOP) a comprehensive Port,…Read the post →
Getting the word out – Quinta do TedoFollowing January's blog about Quinta do Tedo's selected awards and recognitions, and February's blog about 2013 schedules of events for getting the…Read the post →
Schedule of Events 2013During the first half of the year when port and wine elaboration is less demanding, our team takes to the road promoting…Read the post →Wine Ratings, Scores and Awards at Quinta do TedoWine ratings, scores and awards are reference points; information to add to the memory bank of both the novice wine drinker and…Read the post →
Holiday Cheers from Quinta do TedoWe wish you all a wonderful holiday season and thank you for following Kay's Blog and to introducing Quinta do Tedo to…Read the post →