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by Bob F.
Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:03 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: Kean Family Madieras
Replies: 1
Views: 1761

Kean Family Madieras

Wondering if anyone on this forum would have any knowledge of the Madeira that was found at the Liberty House where the Kean family resided since the middle 1700’s.It was well published about the find a few years ago but never heard anything subsequent.I had actually gone to a lecture and tasting at...
by Bob F.
Mon Oct 07, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: Douro Exclusive personal tours
Replies: 1
Views: 522

Douro Exclusive personal tours

Up front i want to say i never met these people until the day of the tour.The owners of the guest house house i was staying at in Porto had recommended this company when i inquired about a river cruise to the Douro.A young couple who have put all their eggs into the basket to start this company,Ana ...
by Bob F.
Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: First time in Porto
Replies: 10
Views: 953

Re: First time in Porto

Have been e mailing Oscar at at Quevedo (referenced by a person on the Wine Spectator forum)and he told me to come over there after 5pm to listen to a live fado performance.Can't wait.He won't be there because he needs to be at the harvest.Will polish up my port knowledge befor i leave.Thank for you...
by Bob F.
Sun Sep 08, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: First time in Porto
Replies: 10
Views: 953

Re: First time in Porto

Moses, was going to ask you about FTLOP clothing but wanted to comment on your Corgi.My wife and I have had the pleasure of owning 5 Pembrokes an Cartigans over the years,we are big supporters of the breeds,just lovem.Anyhow i'm new to these boards and am not aware of the clothing available.Could yo...
by Bob F.
Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: First time in Porto
Replies: 10
Views: 953

Re: First time in Porto

The tour company did not give me the name of the quinta but it is a full day,picking me up at 9 am returning at about 6pm ,will be on this tour with a couple(i'm traveling alone my wife cannot make the trip).I would say i am a a bit of a novice on ports but do have a large collection of 1994's.Last ...
by Bob F.
Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:39 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: First time in Porto
Replies: 10
Views: 953

First time in Porto

Will be traveling to Porto and will be staying for 4 days at the Gueast House Douro,Sept16-19 leaving morning of the 20th.I have 1 day planned to visit a vineyard and tread grapes and having lunch there , booked through a company called Duoro Exclusive.Have also booked dinner at Paparico.The tour is...