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by jmrc
10:56 Sat 16 Nov 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: New book - Port Wine and the Douro in the 19th and early 21st century
Replies: 0
Views: 5135

New book - Port Wine and the Douro in the 19th and early 21st century

Recently launched / publicly presented an unavoidable reference work on this theme.
by jmrc
15:52 Wed 24 Jul 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Different VP or same wine with labels variants
Replies: 3
Views: 4686

Re: Different VP or same wine with labels variants

Thank you, AHB. In the meantime I discovered these two texts/tasting notes (one by Roy Hersh about the same VP but from 2003 and one by a reputed Portuguese wine journalist and critic) that I think may shed some light on this issue: http://www.wineloverspage.com/wlp_archive/port/2003forecast.phtml h...
by jmrc
17:39 Mon 22 Jul 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Different VP or same wine with labels variants
Replies: 3
Views: 4686

Re: Different VP or same wine with labels variants

A friend of mine told me that he read somewhere that "Director's Choice" VP was previously called "Poças Junior" VP, being therefore very possible that these two VPs are effectively made from different blends (different Quintas?) and not just different labels. Do you know anythin...
by jmrc
15:48 Wed 17 Jul 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Different VP or same wine with labels variants
Replies: 3
Views: 4686

Different VP or same wine with labels variants

An issue already discussed here, but not about this particular case; I have these 2 bottles (see pictures below) by the same Port producer (Poças) and inherent doubts:
- Same VP 2005/blend with different labels (for different markets…)?
- Different VP 2005/juice was used?
Feedback welcome! Thanks.
by jmrc
11:15 Mon 08 Jul 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Wanted: 2005s VP
Replies: 3
Views: 3595

Re: Wanted: 2005s VP

Thank you jdaw1.
I appreciate any feedback from anyone who can help even by PM.
Please note that these VPs are not included in the 2005 declaration list (see thread 2005 Declarations), so maybe they should be added.
by jmrc
12:48 Thu 04 Jul 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Wanted: 2005s VP
Replies: 3
Views: 3595

Wanted: 2005s VP

I'm looking for the following VP's 2005:
- Armada (C. da Silva)
- Vale de Abraão (Quinta da Pacheca)
- Quinta das Tecedeiras
By chance, does anyone have these in cellar? or any place or wineshop (locally or online) where I can buy?
Very grateful for any pertinent information or help. Thank you.
by jmrc
10:32 Fri 28 Sep 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Does Cruz 1992 exist?
Replies: 4
Views: 4421

Re: Does Cruz 1992 exist?

Enlightening image. Thank you.
by jmrc
10:15 Thu 13 Sep 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Does Cruz 1992 exist?
Replies: 4
Views: 4421

Re: Does Cruz 1992 exist?

but ... a document from the AEVP (Association of Port Wine Companies) states that Gran Cruz declared Vintage in 1992.
by jmrc
09:36 Thu 13 Sep 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Does Cruz 1992 exist?
Replies: 4
Views: 4421

Re: Does Cruz 1992 exist?

I believe that Cruz did not release Vintage in 1992, only Colheita and LBV.
by jmrc
16:36 Tue 19 Dec 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port and chocolate
Replies: 0
Views: 2231

Port and chocolate

Tasty curiosity for this Season's Greetings - Dow's Nirvana :nirvana: specifically made to complement chocolate: http://www.dowsnirvana.com/
by jmrc
16:53 Tue 12 Dec 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: What's the value?
Replies: 4
Views: 6642

Re: What's the value?

Exactly; this particular merchant/bottler (DE MOOR, Amersfoort) seems to have existed in the late 20th century: https://www.europeana.eu/portal/en/reco ... 16edd.html
by jmrc
17:33 Mon 11 Dec 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: What's the value?
Replies: 4
Views: 6642

Re: What's the value?

Some information about Tuke Holdsworth brand have been mentioned in various threads on this forum; additional information: http://www.vintageport.se/house/Hunt.php I think the label "DE MOOR" (the word just to the right could be Amesterdam…) under the main producer label ‘Tuke Holdsworth’ ...
by jmrc
13:12 Fri 10 Nov 2017
Forum: Selling Port
Topic: Cálem Vintage Port 2005 - 3 bottles for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 3305

Cálem Vintage Port 2005 - 3 bottles for sale

Cálem Vintage Port 2005 As far as I am aware, this wine is very difficult to find currently on sale (despite being from 2005) and, imho, will be quickly (if not already...) a rarity. Perhaps due the (small?) quantity of cases produced and to the awards collected: http://www.sogevinus.com/2011/12/cal...
by jmrc
11:04 Fri 10 Nov 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Crusted port database
Replies: 301
Views: 129726

Re: Crusted port database

Quevedo Crusted is bottled in 2012 - http://quevedoportwine.com/wp-content/u ... hSheet.pdf
by jmrc
02:13 Wed 08 Nov 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Crusted port database
Replies: 301
Views: 129726

Re: Crusted port database

My mistake in Niepoort date :oops: (not 2005, but 2011, 2012 and 2014). There is also Quevedo Crusted Port (no bottling date see in the label).
by jmrc
01:12 Wed 08 Nov 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Crusted port database
Replies: 301
Views: 129726

Re: Crusted port database

I don't see these in the database or posts I have read:
Churchill's Crusted 2005
Nieeport Crusted 2005
by jmrc
12:03 Fri 27 Oct 2017
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Porto, Portugal - new member
Replies: 4
Views: 10398

Re: Hello from Porto, Portugal - new member

Thank you, Simon. You are right concerning older Colheitas and Tawnies (despite a negative aspect related to the often deficient storage of these wines in many Portuguese retailers).
If I can help with something about Port wine here in Porto...
All the best,
Júlio
by jmrc
09:44 Wed 25 Oct 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 2005 Declarations
Replies: 21
Views: 18747

Re: 2005 Declarations

I bought these wines at Portuguese wine stores in the last 3 years (they rest in my small wine cellar). This year Khron made VP and SQVP (and, also, LBV and Colheita) - see Wiese & Krohn old website - http://www.krohn.pt/en/?/datedports#vintage - before this centenary company was acquired by Fla...
by jmrc
17:16 Mon 23 Oct 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Wine Old Postcards
Replies: 0
Views: 1952

Port Wine Old Postcards

Ramos Pinto - beautiful old postcards (unofficial website):
http://porto-ramos.blogspot.pt/
by jmrc
16:56 Mon 23 Oct 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 2005 Declarations
Replies: 21
Views: 18747

Re: 2005 Declarations

Ups... Ervamoira from Ramos Pinto was already mentioned ("2005 Declarations" above).
by jmrc
16:52 Mon 23 Oct 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 2005 Declarations
Replies: 21
Views: 18747

Re: 2005 Declarations

A few more 2005 VP and SQVP:
Conceito
Messias
Krohn
Poças
Ramos Pinto Quinta da Ervamoira
Real Companhia Velha Quinta das Carvalhas
by jmrc
16:36 Mon 23 Oct 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Buying port in Portugal!
Replies: 4
Views: 20469

Re: Buying port in Portugal!

Certainly there will be others, but I know the following points of sale: Apolónia Supermercados (good selection of VP although a bit pricey) Garrafeira Soares (on my vacation in June of this year, I bought two VP at a fair price). Garrafeira Veneza Garcias Cash Duty free at Faro Airport may be a goo...
by jmrc
22:08 Sun 22 Oct 2017
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Porto, Portugal - new member
Replies: 4
Views: 10398

Re: Hello from Porto, Portugal - new member

Thanks! Fantastic city where I was born and of which I like a lot; unfortunately Porto and Portugal are in general - with one exception or another -
expensive places :( to buy quality port wine compared to the UK and other European countries (even USA), as well you mentioned in this forum.
by jmrc
13:26 Sat 21 Oct 2017
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Porto, Portugal - new member
Replies: 4
Views: 10398

Hello from Porto, Portugal - new member

Hello! I have been looking around at this forum for some time and and finally I decided to register. I especially appreciate VP and LBV (perhaps because they are the perfect accompaniment to the sacred triad of Portuguese cheeses: Serra, Serpa and Azeitão) and, a little less, old tawnies (10, 20, 30...