A very short history of wine
A few landmark moments inform the history of the drink which has always benefitted from noble status.
Two days in the Douro
I am on my way to the Douro to join a group of British wine writers as guests of Adrian Bridge, CEO of The Fladgate Partnership, owners of Taylor’s, and his wife Natasha.
Portugal’s other revolution: A closer look at the evolution of Portuguese winemaking
Following the country’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, we look back on the evolution of Portuguese winemaking over the last five decades
Portugal’s diverse wines
Master of Wine Julia Harding reveals how Portugal’s wines are raising the bar
Dirk Niepoort joins the Decanter Hall of Fame
Being elevated to the Decanter Hall of Fame is the wine industry equivalent of winning a Nobel Prize.
Portugal’s wines perfect pitch
On May 20, Portugal’s wines had their coronation moment. In an article published in the Financial Times and on her website, JancisRobinson.com, the distinguished British wine writer backed Portuguese wines.
A Champagne for Ukraine
James Mayor reports on a special-cuvée Champagne created to support Ukraine.
The 18 bottles of Christmas
Several prominent international wine producers make their Christmas bottle recommendations
2021, a promising year for port
This year's grape harvest in the Douro is likely to make some great ports.
Beatriz and Dirk go marketing
The Niepoort brand is at the centre of Portugal’s push for a seat at the top table of international wine.
What's brewing at Niepoort?
Porto-based writer James Mayor discovers a wine family's other favourite, home-grown drink.
Watch out for Portugal’s women winemakers
James Mayor spoke to some of the country’s top players in a traditionally male-dominated profession.
Sandra Tavares, creator of terroir wines at Wine and Soul
Wine and Soul, on the opposite side of the valley in Vale Mendiz, is surrounded by some of the finest vineyards in the Douro.
Looking ahead, Dirk Niepoort talks about his present and future projects
Recognised as an inspired innovator, Niepoort has made significant contributions to Douro table wines’ current position of international acclaim
Cristiano van Zeller, Douro dry wine pioneer
Van Zeller is a giant in the story of the birth and rise to international status of Douro DOC dry wines, alongside the region’s traditional wine, Port
Miguel Roquette, diplomat for the Douro
The Douro has no shortage of beautiful wine properties, but Quinta do Crasto is one of the most spectacular of them all. ‘Crasto’ is also an international reference for the fine wines of this great Portuguese wine region and Roquette is the Export Manager
David Guimaraens, creator of premium Ports
Guimaraens is the man responsible for overseeing production at some of the market’s most prestigious Port houses: Taylor’s, Croft, Fonseca and Krohn
Labels of the Future: How the wine industry is transforming
Many areas of the wine industry are changing fast, reacting to new technologies, new forms of retailing and the effects of climate change