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Notes from the Douro by Kay & Odile Bouchard — harvests, Portos, the quinta and the people who make it.
Aguardente and benefício in port productionTwo Portuguese words, pivotal in port production and well worth a more in-depth explanation, are aguardente and benefício. As explained in last…Read the post →
Fortifying must to make port“Port is a fortified wine” sounds like a complex concept for many, myself included. This is one of the reasons for writing…Read the post →
Harvest 2011According to Vincent and Jorge: “2011 was marked by 10% more winter rain and abundant fruit set in May, 2 weeks in…Read the post →
Eno-Agroturismo at Quinta do TedoWe are open for business, after a lengthy delay for various reasons..... As written in our website "We proudly opened our doors…Read the post →
Introducing our Rose’ PortThe different types of port that we make are from red port varietals and include: Ruby, a blend of harvests aged for…Read the post →
“A picture is worth a 1000 words”“A picture is worth a thousand words” is oh! so true, and the restoration project is a perfect example. In my impatience…Read the post →
Springtime Wildflower News at Quinta do TedoWildflowers at Quinta do Tedo in the Spring, a riot of colors….yellows, purples, pinks, blues, white and many shades in between. I…Read the post →
A most memorable restaurant in OportoAmong the ruins of what once was the Monchique convent, above the busy road that hugs the Douro river connecting Cais de…Read the post →
Food in the Douro Part 2Last Spring I wrote about 2 local restaurants, Douro DOC and Cacho d’Oiro, and a foodie’s passion for bolas. I have a…Read the post →
Travel tips – the Douro ValleyThe region awaits your visit Now this is very subjective, as I have my tastes and you have yours. With that said,…Read the post →
Olive Harvest 2010We tried something different this year. Given that our olives, as our grapes, are organically grown, we do not use any chemical…Read the post →
End of Year 2010Dear all Quinta do Tedo friends, I am, very unfortunately, without camera and so have no photos to share with you, as…Read the post →