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by MigSU
17:26 Tue 26 Mar 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Muslin cloth
Replies: 3
Views: 64

Re: Muslin cloth

Thank you!
by MigSU
15:29 Tue 26 Mar 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Muslin cloth
Replies: 3
Views: 64

Re: Muslin cloth

If you're attending the BFT, I'll take some cloth! Already ran out, so this is as good a place as any.
by MigSU
22:44 Mon 25 Mar 2024
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: A Rare Wine on a Rare Date - Carcavelos back to 1906
Replies: 4
Views: 56

Re: A Rare Wine on a Rare Date - Carcavelos back to 1906

Excellent read, and such a brilliant line-up.
by MigSU
00:53 Fri 22 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Free to share a bottle? 18/04 or 26/04 2024
Replies: 14
Views: 410

Re: Free to share a bottle? 18/04 or 26/04 2024

Well, that's bloody true.

Anyway, Alex is out, but I'm still in!
by MigSU
00:39 Fri 22 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Free to share a bottle? 18/04 or 26/04 2024
Replies: 14
Views: 410

Re: Free to share a bottle? 18/04 or 26/04 2024

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 00:36 Fri 22 Mar 2024
MigSU wrote: 16:39 Wed 20 Mar 2024 I'll be in London between the 21st and the 24th. I'm attending the BFT, but other thanrr that I'm free.
I’m not usually good company that close to the BFT. It gets pretty all-consuming for the week when it’s on.

Sorry.
More than reasonable, it's a big event!
by MigSU
16:39 Wed 20 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Free to share a bottle? 18/04 or 26/04 2024
Replies: 14
Views: 410

Re: Free to share a bottle? 18/04 or 26/04 2024

I'll be in London between the 21st and the 24th. I'm attending the BFT, but other than that I'm free.
by MigSU
12:50 Sun 17 Mar 2024
Forum: Travel
Topic: Lisbon
Replies: 13
Views: 18135

Re: Lisbon

Good god.
by MigSU
09:59 Sat 16 Mar 2024
Forum: Travel
Topic: Lisbon
Replies: 13
Views: 18135

Re: Lisbon

I'm having a hard time imagining what a revolting tosta mista even looks/tastes like.
But yes, avoid Terreiro do Paço/Praça do Comércio (except for sightseeing).
by MigSU
15:53 Wed 13 Mar 2024
Forum: Travel
Topic: Lisbon
Replies: 13
Views: 18135

Re: Lisbon

akzy wrote: 15:48 Wed 13 Mar 2024
MigSU wrote: 00:12 Fri 05 Jan 2024 I might have some. Let me put a list together and I'll post it here later.
Bumping this as I should be going to Lisbon end of April.
I sent them to Alex via WhatsApp (forgot I said I'd post them here), but I can retrieve them and post here if it's useful to more people.
by MigSU
00:15 Sun 10 Mar 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Postponed: Port not frequently seen
Replies: 18
Views: 538

Re: Tue 9th Apr 2024, B&F, Port not frequently seen

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 23:57 Sat 09 Mar 2024 It’s Tuesday April 23rd!!!

Can confirm!

Alas, I can't make this gathering, I'm only in London from Sun 21st until Wed 24th.
by MigSU
11:50 Thu 07 Mar 2024
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Aged LBVs, 5 March 2024
Replies: 7
Views: 413

Re: Aged LBVs, 5 March 2024

Well, that was pretty clear, wasn't it?
by MigSU
22:12 Wed 06 Mar 2024
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1912 Niepoort Colheita (bottled 1981)
Replies: 1
Views: 83

Re: 1912 Niepoort Colheita (bottled 1981)

Such a beautiful Port. One of the best I've ever had the pleasure of tasting.
by MigSU
10:15 Sun 03 Mar 2024
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1900 Niepoort Colheita (bottled 1971)
Replies: 3
Views: 177

Re: 1900 Niepoort Colheita (bottled 1971)

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 03:01 Sun 03 Mar 2024 (b) been a better glass of wine than the amazing 1912 Niepoort that I had this evening. And that was spectacular!
Wow!
by MigSU
01:33 Thu 29 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1957 Graham
Replies: 7
Views: 600

Re: 1957 Graham

Not in the bible? Outrageous.

Just checked. There's a 1957 Graham's Malvedos, but not a general Graham's. 3rd edition needed!
by MigSU
11:16 Sun 25 Feb 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1977's - June 11th 2024
Replies: 27
Views: 1392

Re: 1977's - June 11th 2024

You can't make a mistake in this place!
by MigSU
11:42 Fri 23 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Mould under foil/on top of cork
Replies: 5
Views: 325

Re: Mould under foil/on top of cork

I've seen it often enough (saw it just yesterday, when opening a Fonseca Panascal 2004). It's not really an issue, as long as the mould doesn't extend to the *inside* of the cork. It's a good idea to clean it, though, as, when pouring, the wine might come into contact with mould that might be presen...
by MigSU
11:29 Fri 23 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: The Big Fortified Tasting 2024 - Volunteers Welcome
Replies: 6
Views: 1602

Re: The Big Fortified Tasting 2024 - Volunteers Welcome

rich_n wrote: 11:13 Fri 23 Feb 2024
MigSU wrote:I'm attending this year for the first time (as a visitor). Looking forward to it and to seeing some familiar faces.
Great, fingers crossed I'll be there volunteering so it'll be good to meet you.
Excellent!
by MigSU
23:18 Mon 19 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: The Big Fortified Tasting 2024 - Volunteers Welcome
Replies: 6
Views: 1602

Re: The Big Fortified Tasting 2024 - Volunteers Welcome

flash_uk wrote: 22:46 Mon 19 Feb 2024
MigSU wrote: 14:24 Mon 19 Feb 2024 I'm attending this year for the first time (as a visitor). Looking forward to it and to seeing some familiar faces.
Look forward to meeting you in person Miguel!
Likewise!
by MigSU
14:24 Mon 19 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: The Big Fortified Tasting 2024 - Volunteers Welcome
Replies: 6
Views: 1602

Re: The Big Fortified Tasting 2024 - Volunteers Welcome

I'm attending this year for the first time (as a visitor). Looking forward to it and to seeing some familiar faces.
by MigSU
20:02 Sun 11 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Is 30yo VP darker than it used to be?
Replies: 23
Views: 1397

Re: Is 30yo VP darker than it used to be?

It's not an insinuation, it's just a fact that there's more flexibility to experiment and to make small and micro batches to try out different things, including (but not limited to) whole bunch fermentations. There was no offense meant, or any attempt to frame the question as "small=good, large...
by MigSU
23:51 Sat 10 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Is 30yo VP darker than it used to be?
Replies: 23
Views: 1397

Re: Is 30yo VP darker than it used to be?

About how much stem inclusion is now being use for VP? I can answer that: none. At least in the big producers. Smaller operations might be experimenting with that, but the big boys all use big destemmers and selectors at the winery reception. At least this was my experience working for a couple of ...
by MigSU
19:03 Sat 10 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Is 30yo VP darker than it used to be?
Replies: 23
Views: 1397

Re: Is 30yo VP darker than it used to be?

That worries me. I sincerely hope that, in the quest to make VPs more approachable at a younger age, producers haven't stunted their long term longevity. The observation is that Port seems to age slower. That might well be the opposite of “stunted their long term longevity”. Well, Phil specifically...
by MigSU
18:41 Sat 10 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Is 30yo VP darker than it used to be?
Replies: 23
Views: 1397

Re: Is 30yo VP darker than it used to be?

PhilW wrote: 17:53 Sat 10 Feb 2024 It might also be that this trend reverses once we enter the 2000's...
That worries me. I sincerely hope that, in the quest to make VPs more approachable at a younger age, producers haven't stunted their long term longevity.
by MigSU
21:42 Thu 08 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Is 30yo VP darker than it used to be?
Replies: 23
Views: 1397

Re: Is 30yo VP darker than it used to be?

All things mentioned here are plausible, and could have, to more or less extent, affected the colour of VP over the years. It is, of course, impossible to say for sure. Something which might affect the extraction and colour for years to come is the use of robotic treaders. They don't tire, and work ...
by MigSU
19:36 Sun 04 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 831748

Re: Latest buy

6 x Fonseca 2011 from Nickolls & Perks, £324 delivered. Good deal if you ask me.