29 Sep
Danke an Urs, Thomas und Marc Portmann sowie an Wolfgang G. und allen Freunden der Portmann Havanna Zigarrengruppe für die exzellente Gastfreundschaft bei der “Portmann Havana Reunion” in St. Gallen am 27.09.2013. Es war ein fantastischer Abend !! The most sincere appreciation to Messrs. Urs, Thomas and Marc Portmann, to Wolfgang G. and all Read more…
17 Feb
Ready for take off – suitcase is packed and all is prepared for another few weeks in the Cuban sun and the Havana hustle. Knee is well enough for a dance or two and the schedule is extremely attractive as always. Look forward to a good time with my friends from the Portmann Cigar Read more…
10 Oct
Hi all, just testing the waters here in this new WP system and getting acquainted with all the available gizmos. Thought I would upload a ton of pictures from my first Cuba trip back in 2005 to the Festival del Habano. Again – just testing, one, dos, tres …. Nino – Having fun ! Read more…
6 Apr
Portmann Dinner in Havana at El Templete Miguel Brown & Urs Portmann April 2012 As every year, the traditional Portmann dinner for both Cuban and International friends of the Portmann group was held in Havana. A large space of “El Templete” restaurant in Havana’s harbour front was reserved for the occasion and both the food, Read more…
6 Apr
Mr Urs Portmann April 2012 After a break last year where I only briefly met with my friends, the Portmann group from Switzerland, it was back to very interesting tastings and seminars in Havana that I was kindly invited to attend with them. It was a much more relaxed atmosphere with the group being smaller Read more…
12 Mar
With Sr Buenaventura Jimenez – CEO of Habanos SA The Cohiba Humidor Gala Dinner Courtesy of Mr Urs Portmann, I was invited to attend the Gala dinner with him, his sons and a few good friends. Being my second Gala dinner so far, my experience is quite limited. I admit that I preferred last Read more…
9 Mar
With Urs & Miguel Brown Urs & Mercedes Marc & Maite Portmann Dinner The venue had to be changed due to torrential rains and storm from the traditional “Los Doce Apostoles” to El Templete” but sitting under a tarpaulin we were still mauled by the wind and the cold. Both seafood and meat Paellas Read more…
