Blandy’s buys first vineyards
Madeira producer Blandy’s has bought eight hectares of vineyard around the island in three different parcels. Although a member of the Blandy family used to own vineyards, they were sold in the late...
View ArticleMadeira struggles to simplify message
Madeira must find a simpler, more unified message if it is to emulate the recent surge of interest in Sherry and Port, according to Henriques & Henriques CEO Humberto Jardim. Henriques &...
View ArticleFinest and rarest auction lots
Bonhams, Acker Merrall & Condit and Sotheby’s are all holding fine wine sales over the next fortnight, Bonhams and Sotheby’s in London, Acker in Hong Kong. All three auctions are filled with the...
View ArticleBlandy’s opens up historic accommodation
Blandy’s has become the latest producer to tap into wine tourism, unveiling a series of newly restored apartments in the Madeiran capital of Funchal. Divided into four self-catering suites, The Wine...
View Article19th century Port collection at Christie’s sale
Christie’s next Geneva sale will feature a collection of 19th century Port and Madeira as well as an extremely rare decanter of Royal Salute whisky and 1929 Haut-Brion. Taking place over two days from...
View ArticleOldest rum ever to be auctioned to go under the hammer in London
Twelve bottles of light and dark rum dating back to 1780 – the oldest rum ever to be auctioned – are to go under the hammer at Christie’s in London this month. Taking place at the auction house’s King...
View ArticleWine Review: Port and how best to enjoy it
Fortify yourselves with Susy Atkins’ suitably festive guide to port
View ArticleWine tasting notes: the best madeiras
Madeira’s popularity is increasing. Here are three of the best to try
View ArticleThe Proust Q&A: Maureen Downey
San Francisco-based Maureen Downey is one of the world’s leading experts in fine wine authentication and runs Chai Consulting, a fine wine collection management firm she founded in 2005. She is hired...
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