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Life is such an ever changing complication at the moment. I would love to be there to celebrate another fine year for DRT but it seems unlikely that will be possible. Could I please go on a reserve list for now just in case I manage to get a pass.

I am guessing that this emergency has been postponed. I might make it for a glass or two/three if it does go ahead but unlikely for a full tasting as I am out during the day. I hope your M-i-L has a good evening whether it be the B&F or not.

What a line up! Was Tom only allowed 3 voting points?

Yes please

I would like to keep my name down for Quinta do Cachao Vertical whenever it is scheduled but will skip the now proposed 70s theme for this date please.

I am afraid I am sorry too. Unless anyone can volunteer to look after Zac, I can not make it tomorrow either. Very disappointed as I always try to make a point of a wet January. I hope you enjoy some fine juice.

And here is Dec 1978...


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Here is Dec 1988


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Here is the list from the December 1983 Decanter. I will try and get to the others ASAP.


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Can I please put myself down as a maybe.

Did we discover what shipper this was from the cork? My notes only seem to say it was branded Coronation Port.

No food for me at this one. Will be leaving london early next year and moving to Dorset if all goes to plan. Which will mean not being able to attend as often, and my lack of food order will hopefully no longer be an issue. Very much looking forward to this tasting and seeing everyone for some Chris...

Congratulations to all of the members of The 18% on your Silver Jubilee! And a huge thank you for your fine website and sharing all your Port tasting notes and information.

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Simon

My order for a single volume arrived this afternoon between 16.00 and 17.00 GMT. It was delivered to me in Sanderstead, approx 10 miles south of Charing Cross in C London. Some Sanderstead stats for those unfamiliar... Population - 12,777 (2011 Ward)[1] UK OS grid reference - TQ337613 London borough...

Warre 2016 VP @ 14 and Taylor 2016 VP @ 23 on the list are the only Ports to make it this year.

https://top100.winespectator.com/lists/

Maybe it is a secret lucky sign and if you contact Warre they will send you the rest of the pipe!

That makes 70 so far I think... does anybody know the vintage with the most declared. I am sure THE BOOK would help in answering this...

Still a reserve hoping to be promoted to the main list, but will just be pleased to be around to read the tasting notes in all honesty.

Very interesting. It looks much easier than port tongs in terms of the heating process. I will have to attempt to make one for myself... unless of course there might be some b.f.t. branded ones available at the event next April!?

Firstly a huge thank you to Tony for organising this tasting and for all of the producers and also Tom for sharing the bottles with us. It is the first time that I have had a comprehensive tasting of a young vintage port. I have tasted quite a few of the 2015s on release as I did with some of the 20...

Vr16 Deep ruby red, slight purple on the rim. Sweet raspberries on the palate, well balanced with the bite of acidity. A very nice port that maybe lacked a wow factor to push it further up the pecking order on the night. One to watch though.
92 Points.

MsC16 Deep ruby red with inky black core. Sweet, fruity, smooth. Softer than the main Messias, Not as balanced. Lighter than the main release too with a shorter finish. Got better as the night went on though.
91 points.

Cr16 Between the Taylor's and Fonseca in colour. Med/deep ruby with very slight purple tinge. Red and black fruit showing on the nose and palate. A bit thinner and lighter than the Taylor's/Fonseca but very pleasant with a medium length finish.
90 Points

Ck16 Deep ruby red with a slight purple rim. More red fruit than black. Lots of acidity on the finish.Softer and more elegant than some on the night but slightly off balance. After the 2011 and 2015 VPs from Cockburn, I think I hoped for more to be honest. But still a good port.
91 Points

D16 Deep Ruby Red, Quite dry and austere. Some sweetness, but very tight, with more tannin showing than some. It felt different in style to most on the night. Very nice.
93 Points