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by raul_alex
21:48 Thu 20 May 2010
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May
Replies: 74
Views: 38457

Re: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May

Guys, I want to thank you for one of the most amazing nights and moments I've had in my life! The wine was perfect (i really loved that DOW 60 and the NACIONAL 60) but the company was also great! Thanks a million for counting me in and I hope that we can repeat this very soon! Thanks to everyone! Be...
by raul_alex
01:39 Fri 16 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Dow's 2007 Vintage - 100 PTS Wine Spectator
Replies: 70
Views: 34324

Re: Dow's 2007 Vintage - 100 PTS Wine Spectator

If i'm allowed to give my opinion, coming from a guy that works in the port wine trade, and be sure that when I write here, I write as a Port and Wine Lover and not as a Symington Employee. I consider that these ratings are the proof that some of the big companies that were rated with top scores are...
by raul_alex
01:23 Wed 14 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Dow's 2007 Vintage - 100 PTS Wine Spectator
Replies: 70
Views: 34324

Re: Dow's 2007 Vintage - 100 PTS Wine Spectator

I just got access to the latest review on the 2007 Vintage Port that is going to be released on the Wine Spectator in May: Dow's 2007 - 100 points; Quinta do Vesuvio Vtg Port A Capela - 99 points; Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas Vinhas Velhas - 97 Points; Graham's 96 points; Taylor's - 96 Points; Niepo...
by raul_alex
22:39 Wed 07 Apr 2010
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May
Replies: 74
Views: 38457

Re: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May

i'm trying to sort out some bottles with my friend Gustavo. I'll get back to you soon.. Cheers!
by raul_alex
22:18 Wed 07 Apr 2010
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May
Replies: 74
Views: 38457

Re: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May

Just a small question, can you tell me which bottles are already confirmed in the tasting? I supose a Vesuvio 94 is not enough :D Joking!
by raul_alex
22:08 Wed 07 Apr 2010
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May
Replies: 74
Views: 38457

Re: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May

It is with an imense pleasure and HONOUR that i'm going to be in this tasting!
by raul_alex
22:23 Sun 04 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: What is wrong with this picture...
Replies: 10
Views: 4865

Re: What is wrong with this picture...

Definetly the decanter's are not the right ones and ageing Vtg Port with the bottles standing?
That should be illegal!

Cheers,
Raul :660000:
by raul_alex
22:11 Sun 04 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Dow's 2007 Vintage - 100 PTS Wine Spectator
Replies: 70
Views: 34324

Re: Dow's 2007 Vintage - 100 PTS Wine Spectator

It was an amazing news for us, that work in the Symington Family Estates but also for all the community that love port wine.
As a Portuguese, i'm also proud that a portuguese wine got recognized worldwide!
Cheers!
by raul_alex
01:21 Wed 31 Mar 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Dow's 2007 Vintage - 100 PTS Wine Spectator
Replies: 70
Views: 34324

Dow's 2007 Vintage - 100 PTS Wine Spectator

Dear all, it was with an immense pleasure that the Wine Spectator Magazine just gave 100 points to the Dow's Vintage 2007 Port. It is the 8th port wine to have this kind of honour, and it is the 1st Port from the 21st Century to get this kind of ponctuation. I'm lucky to say that I have 6 bottles of...
by raul_alex
00:45 Thu 17 Dec 2009
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: What will be the Christmas Port?
Replies: 26
Views: 9577

Re: What will be the Christmas Port?

Guys,

Xmas is a family time, and my family deserves the best. And as i'm having 14 people at the table my choice will be:

A Graham's Vtg 1975 Magnum.

It is one my favourite VP and it was not expensive.
by raul_alex
00:40 Thu 17 Dec 2009
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Laying away Vintage Port for the next generation
Replies: 24
Views: 8484

Re: Laying away Vintage Port for the next generation

Roy, you're going to be mad at me, but i'm a kind of a selfish bastard! I always say to my guests and friends: "It is good to have a collection, but the wines were made to be enjoyed, to give pleasure with your friends and family. Please enjoy them in this life before you go to next one where y...
by raul_alex
23:09 Tue 25 Aug 2009
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port trivia question
Replies: 5
Views: 2935

Re: Port trivia question

If i'm not mistaken, that is probably Calém.
The original name of the city is Portus Cale so i think that it's probably this.
Am i right?
I didn't search on Google!
Raul
by raul_alex
01:08 Fri 29 May 2009
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: So, (what) will you be buying from the 2007's?
Replies: 31
Views: 10338

Re: So, (what) will you be buying from the 2007's?

I had the chance to taste Graham's, Dow's, Warre's and Vesuvio and those will definetely be a part of my cellar.
Then Capela, Fonseca and Quinta do Passadouro.
by raul_alex
00:49 Fri 29 May 2009
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Symington buys Quinta de Roriz !
Replies: 5
Views: 3648

Re: Symington buys Quinta de Roriz !

The Symington's haven't announced anything because the deal was only closed yesterday.
I reaaly advise wines from this company, specially the Vintage 2005.
by raul_alex
10:27 Sun 24 May 2009
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 2007 Vintage Port Declarations
Replies: 96
Views: 56739

Jancis Robinson on the 2007 Vintage Ports Declarations

In 2007 vintage ports ”“ Part 1 Richard Hemming reported on a recent showing of these exciting new wines made by the three jolly good chaps shown here (left to right) Adrian Bridge of The Fladgate Partnership (Croft, Delaforce, Fonseca, Taylor’s), Paul Symington (Dow’s, Graham’s, Warre’s and more) a...
by raul_alex
23:24 Sat 14 Feb 2009
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Where to get Port Tongs
Replies: 70
Views: 42909

Re: Where to get Port Tongs

A friend of mine has a Wineshop in Porto and he sells and ships port wine tongs.
The name of the shop is "Vinologia".
The website is http://www.lamaisondesporto.com/
If you need any help let me know.
by raul_alex
23:11 Sat 14 Feb 2009
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Another port lover!
Replies: 7
Views: 4736

Another port lover!

Hello everyone!
I'm very pleased to be a part of this forum.
I live in Porto, the heart of Vinho do Porto, and I want to learn and share experiences about port wine.
I hope this is the beginning of a really good "wineship" :D

Happy tastings!