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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 →
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 →