Taylor's to release 50 year old Port
Published: 16 December, 2013
The Fladgate Partnership is set to release a collection of 50 year old single harvest Ports under the Taylor's brand
Read more...Amorim enjoys record year as it produces over 4 billion corks in 2013
Published: 16 December, 2013
Amorim, the largest cork producer in the world, has broken its own production record after manufacturing more than four billion mark cork stoppers this calendar year. The news represents a major boost for cork, which continues its comeback after strong challenges from alternative closures.
Read more...The Symingtons purchase highly coveted Quinta da Sarbordela
Published: 09 December, 2013
Symington Family Estates has bought the much coveted 30 hectare Quinta da Sabordela vineyard in the Douro valley which will now be incorporated in to the neighbouring Quinta do
Read more...Wineries are missing out on tourism profits warns Fladgate's Adrian Bridge
Published: 02 December, 2013
Producers are missing out on revenue from tourism because of a lack of understanding of how the tourism industry works and a failure to see how it could best benefit their core businesses, argued Adrian Bridge, chief executive, of The Fladgate Partnership, in his address to Wine Vision.
Read more...Port houses stung further by increased costs in brandy says Symington Family Estates
Published: 22 November, 2013
Port producers continue to struggle with the large increases in wine brandy used in the port making that is putting serious pressure on their cost base, according to Symington Family Estatesone of the biggest players in the sector.
Read more...Vinho Verde reports record export figures
Published: 02 October, 2013
Vinho Verde has reasons to celebrate, with exports hitting an all-time high and the past week marking its 105th birthday as a demarcated region in Portugal.
Read more...Heavy rain in Douro valley hits 2013 Port harvest
Published: 01 October, 2013
The 2013 Port harvest has been hit by heavy rain in the Douro valley, with 34mm falling on Pinhao last Friday and Saturday, and more expected today (Tuesday) and tomorrow.
Read more...Q&A: Diego Somoza and Esperanza Asencio, Iberiandrinks
Published: 30 September, 2013
With an expanding portfolio, Iberiandrinks is intent on conquering all corners of the UK. Patricia Langton talks to its founders, Diego Somoza and Esperanza Asencio.
Read more...Symington named Douro Personality of the Year
Published: 26 July, 2013
The Portuguese Prime Minister, Pedro Passos Coelho, presented Paul Symington the Douro Personality of the Year award at a ceremony earlier this week.
Read more...Behind the scenes at the Vintage 2011 Port Presentation
Published: 09 July, 2013
Three hours, 56 vintage port wines from top Douro Valley producers and a panoramic view of Oporto's beaches: what more could one ask for?
Read more...Portugal sets its sights on pushing quality
Published: 11 June, 2013
As Portuguese wines gain steadier ground in the UK, Carol Emmas asks what the country needs to do to attract a wider audience
Read more...Memorial service for Michael Symington CBE in London on May 31
Published: 23 May, 2013
The Symington family is holding a memorial service for Michael Symington in London on May 31.
Mike Matthews on Stevens Garnier's Portuguese portfolio
Published: 17 May, 2013
Portuguese wines are good, fact! I'm not entirely sure why I tend to ignore them at trade events.
Read more...Places running out for Wines of Portugal Wine Academy
Published: 30 April, 2013
Rising demand for Portuguese wine in the UK means places are filling up fast for the Wines of Portugal Wine Academy tastings being held, in association with Harpers Wine & Spirit, in June.
Read more...Four new Sogrape red wines for Stevens Garnier
Published: 18 March, 2013
Stevens Garnier is taking on four red wines from Sogrape's Casa Ferreirinha "House of Little Ferreira" in the Douro valley, which were shown to the trade at last week's Wines of Portugal tasting in London.
Read more...Round table: Vinho Verde uncovered
Published: 15 March, 2013
Harpers and Vinho Verde hosted a round table to assess the region's potential as a producer of food-friendly wines
Read more...Wines of Portugal and Harpers launch Wines of Portugal Academy
Published: 22 February, 2013
Anyone interested in Portuguese wine has the chance to learn more at a new academy being set up by Wines of Portugal, in association with Harpers Wine & Spirit.
Read more...Michael Symington: a tribute
Published: 31 January, 2013
Michael Symington, the senior member of the Symington Port family died earlier this week. Here his son Paul, chairman of Symington Family Estates, gives his personal tribute.
Read more...Charles Metcalfe creates recipes for Portuguese wine
Published: 28 January, 2013
TV wine and food critic Charles Metcalfe has created six recipes to be paired with Tagus Creek wines from Portuguese producer Falua.
Read more...Portugal buyers' trip: Bob McDonald
Published: 17 December, 2012
Last to write about his experience on the Harpers buyers' trip through Portugal's Alentejo, Tejo and Peninsula de Setúbal regions, is Corks Out's Bob McDonald, who tells Harpers why it's the indigenous varieties and not the international ones that float his regional boat.
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