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The Douro Valley – Burgundy ConnectionThe 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 TastingsImportant 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 holidaysWishes for the holidaysRead the post →Gold for our Vintage 2011 at Vinidivio – Dijon, FranceGold 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 SavedraOur 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 2014Harvest 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 TedoOur 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!“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 RoséSummertime 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?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 TartPetra’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 cakeA 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 →
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