Sogevinus acquires Quinta da Boavista

Sogevinus has acquired historic Quinta da Boavista from Lima Smith for an undisclosed sum.

Winetraders adds first Portuguese producer

Winetraders has added Quinta da Pedra Alta to its portfolio, marking the company’s first Portuguese producer. 

Sogevinus releases 2018 vintage Ports

Sogevinus has announced the release of four 2018 vintage Ports, one from each of its four Port houses.

Quinta do Noval joins Port peers in declaring 2018 a vintage year

Quinta do Noval has become the latest Port house to declare 2018 a vintage year following “extreme” weather conditions.

Taylor's declares 2018 a classic vintage

The Fladgate Partnership has declared 2018 a ‘classic vintage’ for Taylor’s but not for its Fonseca or Croft Port brands. 

Symington announces vintage ports

The Symington Family has announced its 2018 vintage Ports - to be launched via live video presentation for the first time.  

Sogrape declares 2018 vintage for Sandeman, Offley and Ferreira

Sogrape Estates has declared 2018 a vintage year for its Sandeman, Offley and Ferreira estates.

How do you give the drinks of yesteryear a modern twist?

Rowena Curlewis, CEO of drinks design specialist Denomination, on why legacy brands are enjoying a new lease of life.  

Leading Port figure Huyshe Bower dies aged 82

Huyshe Bower, senior family member and former director of The Fladgate Partnership, has passed away.

Churchill’s appoints founder’s daughter as director of sales & marketing

Port producer Churchill's has appointed Zoe Graham – daughter of founder Johnny Graham - as its new sales & marketing director.

Tim Atkin MW: Sherry deserves applause

TIM ATKIN MW

Taylor’s releases new digital campaign

Taylor’s Port has launched a new digital campaign to promote the possibilities for the fortified wine for key occasions in the autumn and winter calendar.

Leading Port figure Ian Symington passes away

Ian Symington, a leading figure in the Port trade for nearly 50 years, has passed away.

Cockburn’s unveils image overhaul

Port royalty, the Symingtons Family Estate, has unveiled a new look for its core Cockburn’s range to coincide with the 50th anniversary of its Special Reserve label.

Kopke and Casa Burmester latest to declare 2017 a vintage year

Kopke and Casa Burmester are the latest Port houses to declare 2017 as a vintage of outstanding quality.  

Symington reveals first wines made outside the Douro

The Symington family has launched the first wines from its new project at Quinta da Fonte Souto in the Portalegre sub-region of the Alentejo in southern Portugal.

B.f.t plays hardball with visitors via individual vetting process

Visitors to yesterday’s Big Fortified Tasting would have all undergone a basic background checks, Harpers has learned.

Niepoort declares ‘epic’ 2017 vintage

Winemaker Dirk Niepoort has declared his 2017 vintage port, hailing it as “the best wine I’ve ever done” at a tasting for the trade at Lyle’s in London on Thursday.

Prowein: Sogevinus steps lightly into Douro table wine market

Grupo Sogevinus, best known for its collection of Portuguese-style Port houses and range of old colheitas, officially launched its growing range of Douro table wine at Prowein.

Q&A: Adrian Bridge, chief executive, the Fladgate Partnership