The Perfect Tawny Port Pairing
ALMENDRADO RECIPE INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS Serve these with a glass of our Tawny Port, and enjoy each delicious layer as they unfold in harmony with the wine.
The Circle of Life
We were part of a silent revolution and a come back to the roots – in fact the Douro wine production was for centuries centred in the production of reds – Port was an accident of Nature and one of the first marketing products in the wine world. The market was asking for this naturally […]
At Van Zeller’s and Co we like to think BIG!
Sea Change
Outside one restaurant, a woman was flinging squid onto the coals with impressive ferocity, scowling into shimmering heat. I pulled up a plastic chair, ordered sardines, which arrived grilled with wedges of lemons, a juicily ripe tomato salad and boiled potatoes swimming in garlic butter. ‘And some wine, senhorinha?’ Yes, what a good idea. The […]
Bottled Liquid History
Each bottle in this collection tells a story, capturing a moment in history that Van Zellers & Co will never repeat. The collection includes: Crafted by Liberty Celebrating the year Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States in 1860 Crafted by Family Marking the marriage of Cristiano’s great-great-grandparents in 1870 […]
“In nature nothing is created, nothing is lost, everything is transformed” – a good principle for regenerative viticulture.
Francisca Van Zeller What is Regenerative Viticulture? Regenerative viticulture is a sustainable agricultural approach that focuses on continuously improving the soil and promoting biodiversity to create high-quality wines while protecting the environment. Historically, wine farming has been associated with intensive practices that can deplete the soil and harm local ecosystems. Regenerative viticulture seeks to reverse […]
Ben Howkins and the person behind the wine
Ben Howkins Have you ever wondered what sort of person actually created the wine you have in your glass right now? Was she fragrant and beautiful? Was he robust and giving? Were they husband and wife? The same with Chefs. A lean chef will more likely offer discerning food for serious diners; a rotund chef […]
Thoughts on old vines and the joy of becoming a member of the old vines conference
So, what is it with Old Vines? As The Old Vine Conference puts it, “old vines are a beacon for talent, innovation, and connection. The bestold vines yield uniquely transcendent wines, incomparably rich in savour, symbolism, and heritage.The genetic material of ancient varieties, often retrieved from forgotten old vineyards, is proving vital inadapting to climate […]
The Drop
On the 7th of December, I drove down to dive the bottles. It was my first dive ever. I first practiced with the oxygen bottle for a few minutes and was ready to go. The cases dropped with a rope to 10 meters deep. I depressurized once and let myself be taken by the weight […]
