UK Port sales rising
Published: 11 February, 2021
Port sales to the UK increased by 11.4% in volume and 2.8% in value in 2020, according to the Port and Douro Wines Institute (IVDP).
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Churchill’s launches digital first Port.Club for ‘Port curious’
Published: 07 December, 2020
Port lovers and the ‘Port curious’ are being targeted by Churchill’s Port in a new direct-to-consumer initiative, described as the first of its kind.
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Port: Weathering the Covid storm
Published: 24 November, 2020
The UK remains at the forefront of the premium Port category, with sales of late-bottled vintage (LBV), quality white Port, aged tawnies, single vineyard and classic vintage ports, all remaining resilient through Covid. A nation of consumers stuck at home, looking to indulge, appears to have been largely positive for the quality end of UK Port sales. Built on a long-standing relationship with the UK, sales at Symington Family Estates are up 10% by value and 9% by volume compared with this time last year.
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Symington family pays tribute to “dedicated” Port maker, James Symington
Published: 16 November, 2020
Leading Port maker James Symington has passed away, leaving behind many decades’ worth of dedication to his and his family’s craft.
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Quinta de la Rosa latest to join Bibendum from FMV
Published: 03 September, 2020
Bibendum Wine has expanded its Douro menu with the addition of Quinta de la Rosa to its on-trade and Walker & Wodehouse portfolios.
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Q&A: Luís Sottomayor, head of winemaking, Casa Ferreirinha and Sogrape Porto Wine
Published: 02 September, 2020
From Barca Velha to small-batch single varietal Douro wines by way of Clink cocktails, Luís Sottomayor gives Andrew Catchpole the lowdown on life at the helm
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Bid for Beirut auction organises relief for Lebanon
Published: 24 August, 2020
A new auction to provide much-needed relief for Lebanon’s struggling wine sector has drawn support from the UK wine trade, after a massive explosion decimated the country’s main port on 4 August.
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Symington partners with Michelin-starred chef to launch pop-up
Published: 30 July, 2020
Symington Family Estates has collaborated with Michelin-starred chef Pedro Lemos to launch pop-up restaurant Casa dos Ecos at the Port producer’s Quinta do Bomfim estate.
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Symington launches virtual School of Port
Published: 22 July, 2020
Port producer Symington Family Estates has launched a new digital platform named The School of Port.
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Sogevinus acquires Quinta da Boavista
Published: 30 June, 2020
Sogevinus has acquired historic Quinta da Boavista from Lima Smith for an undisclosed sum.
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Winetraders adds first Portuguese producer
Published: 04 June, 2020
Winetraders has added Quinta da Pedra Alta to its portfolio, marking the company’s first Portuguese producer.
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Sogevinus releases 2018 vintage Ports
Published: 05 May, 2020
Sogevinus has announced the release of four 2018 vintage Ports, one from each of its four Port houses.
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Quinta do Noval joins Port peers in declaring 2018 a vintage year
Published: 27 April, 2020
Quinta do Noval has become the latest Port house to declare 2018 a vintage year following “extreme” weather conditions.
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Taylor's declares 2018 a classic vintage
Published: 23 April, 2020
The Fladgate Partnership has declared 2018 a ‘classic vintage’ for Taylor’s but not for its Fonseca or Croft Port brands.
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Symington announces vintage ports
Published: 14 April, 2020
The Symington Family has announced its 2018 vintage Ports - to be launched via live video presentation for the first time.
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Sogrape declares 2018 vintage for Sandeman, Offley and Ferreira
Published: 09 April, 2020
Sogrape Estates has declared 2018 a vintage year for its Sandeman, Offley and Ferreira estates.
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How do you give the drinks of yesteryear a modern twist?
Published: 13 March, 2020
Rowena Curlewis, CEO of drinks design specialist Denomination, on why legacy brands are enjoying a new lease of life.
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Leading Port figure Huyshe Bower dies aged 82
Published: 28 January, 2020
Huyshe Bower, senior family member and former director of The Fladgate Partnership, has passed away.
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Churchill’s appoints founder’s daughter as director of sales & marketing
Published: 11 December, 2019
Port producer Churchill's has appointed Zoe Graham – daughter of founder Johnny Graham - as its new sales & marketing director.
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