Tag Archives: Douro

Crashing the Party at Quinta do Crasto

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Dave McIntyre

The recent harvest wasn’t a disaster everywhere, after all. Portugal’s Douro Valley enjoyed exceptional weather and a “classic” harvest, according to Miguel Roquette, marketing director for Quinta do Crasto winery, which his family has owned for more than a century. … Continue reading →

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From A-List to Riffraff in 12 Hours at Vinexpo

Posted on June 25, 2009 by

One very important aspect of Vinexpo is the industry’s effort to flatter the press. On Sunday evening, the Conseil des Grands Crus Classés en 1855 Médoc et Sauternes hosted a black-tie dinner at Château Lafite-Rothschild in honor of the international … Continue reading →

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