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Quinta de Ventozelo has declared their 2019 Vintage Port (source: https://www.revistadevinhos.pt/noticias ... ntage-2019 )

How odd... why does Quinta do Passadouro need a ® but Quinta do Noval does not? Makes me suspicious about what it really is. There is no need to be so suspicious Glenn: Passadouro already had the "registered trademark" when they were not owned by Quinta do Noval, so they just didn't chang...

. A 2019 Dow’s Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira is apparently being released this year with the Vesúvio. They say they are going to sell some cases with two bottles of the 2019, two of the 2009 and two of the 1999 which sounds quite fun but I bet is at a ridiculous price. That sounds about right. I'd b...

Hello all. Just thought I would chime in, since I"m one of the authors. Don't want to be spammy, but if anyone wants to ask me any questions or share any info, just let me know. I think I know quite a few people here from the Brotherhood events...How I long for a Gala dinner, been too long! Ho...

Hi Alex, Your scores for the TFP VP's 2018 are remarkable low, especially compared to your other scores for 2018 VP's: only Offley and Churchill's Quinta da Gricha score as "low"! Did you taste them about the same time in 2020? P.S. Did you taste Pintas VP '18? I'm very curious if you like...

This looks really nice, but in classic Taylor fashion I expect it to be horribly overpriced for a 500ml bottle. Has anyone see a price yet? Yes, I have: both Vinho Grandes Escolhas and Vinho do Porto Vintage Blog say that the recommended price will be €2900.00 per bottle!! Today (until 23.59) you c...

Quinta das Carvalhas (Real Companhia Velha) declared a 2018 Vintage Port, getting 95 points from Mark Squires!

Glenn E. wrote: ↑22:55 Thu 05 Nov 2020 This looks really nice, but in classic Taylor fashion I expect it to be horribly overpriced for a 500ml bottle. Has anyone see a price yet?

Yes, I have: both Vinho Grandes Escolhas and Vinho do Porto Vintage Blog say that the recommended price will be €2900.00 per bottle!!

AHB wrote: ↑21:15 Mon 19 Oct 2020

PCM wrote: ↑16:49 Mon 19 Oct 2020 Quinta do Vale Meão declared their 2018 VP as confirmed by Luisa Olazabal to me in a chat!

Thank you, added to the list. Luisa didn't mention how many bottles they made, did she?

No, she didn't! She did say, that quantities were low, so they bottled only standard (0.75) bottles.

Quinta do Vale Meão declared their 2018 VP as confirmed by Luisa Olazabal to me in a chat!

Initial pnp - mostly closed nose with a hint of red cherries, but my, this opens up on the palate beautifully! Initially full of Parma Violets and perfume, but that’s immediately washed away in a sea of red cherries that fills the palate, accompanied by milk chocolate and mint. That is then followe...

Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo declared their 2018 Vintage Port, but very limited production: just 1350 bottles! ( source: Vinho Grandes Escolhas )

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:47 Thu 17 Sep 2020 Q: is Javali Maria Luísa sufficiently different to Javali to have a different abbreviation? Your answer should compare and contrast with Fonseca and Fonseca Guimaraens.

To be honest, the only one that can answer that question is the producer, not me (but I think it isn't!!)

This is a statement from the Quinta do Javali website (also available in English, my Portuguese is even more limited than Phil's :wink:) "Quinta do Javali Maria Luísa Vintage is synonymous of excellence and results from our constant quality requirements. In years, when excellence is achieved, w...

That is difficult to say: the varieties are identical and the number of bottles produced is about the same as Quinta do Javali VP 2017 (suggesting it's the same product) but the pricepoint in their shop is even higher than for the "normal" VP. My guessing is: another name for the same prod...

Quinta do Javali declared their Maria Luisa Vintage Port 2018 (source: website Quinta do Javali)

AHB wrote: ↑20:35 Mon 14 Sep 2020 I do hope you like the Barros 2018. Please do say what you think of it. I was extremely impressed.

As I have only 2 bottles of Barros VP '18 it's unlikely to open one soon, but I hope that rich_n (with 6 bottles) will crack one open and report back!

Today I took delivery of 6 bottles of 2018 Barros (thanks to PCM for the heads up) from Garrafeira Nacional in their 20% off sale. I couldn't believe the price of the 2018 Barros at less than £22 a bottle, now I'm torn as to whether to try one while it's young... Funny, I got my order from GN today...

Doggett wrote: ↑21:03 Tue 08 Sep 2020 See below link to Tim’s site for the article.

https://wine-pages.com/tasting-articles ... port-2018/

Many thanks for the link!!

Garrafeira Nacional offers Barros VP 2018 for €23.12/bottle! Reading your note that must be an incredible bargain!! (and also Calem VP '18 and Burmester Arnozelo VP '18 for less than €25....).
Edited: this afternoon the Barros changed to €23.92 and the Arnozelo to €26+

Quinta de la Rosa declared their 2018 Vintage Port as well (source: Quinta de la Rosa Facebook-page). https://scontent-ams4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/118693193_2761580357495472_7519168033010398493_o.jpg?_nc_cat=107&_nc_sid=9267fe&_nc_ohc=2VWgGY1c87kAX-TdZId&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.xx&oh...

Vinhos Borges declared their 2018 Borges Vintage Port (Source: Revista de Vinhos)

Quinta do Vallado declared their 2018 Vintage Port ( see their Facebookpage, post of 14-6-2020)

Fonseca May have, temporarily, lost some oomph as IMO it is in a phase right now, but 1985 Taylor will never be great. Good yes, great no. Andy, imho I miss some words after "Taylor will...." : "in my humble opinion". There is no absolute verdict (unless your name is Donald Trum...

Quinta do Vallado has declared a 2018 Vintage Port, a field blend of a vineyard in the Torto Valley. The label says Vallado Porto Vintage 2018 (not Quinta do Vallado!).