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by Alex M
15:27 Thu 28 Dec 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Sandeman
Replies: 0
Views: 10849

1966 Sandeman

Purchased from Cheffins Dec 23. Ex Cambridge college cellar. Level high shoulder, signs of seepage. Decanted at 1500 and consumed at 1700. Finished by 1800. Colour: dark orange with hints of red. Nose: not much there (mainly owing to under decanting). Taste: a lot of aniseed and spice. Cherries and ...
by Alex M
18:35 Thu 21 Dec 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Festive Drinking 2023
Replies: 47
Views: 233799

Re: Festive Drinking 2023

For Christmas Day/NYE:

Bollinger NV
Ch Montrose 2004
Rieussec 1986
Smith Woodhouse 1970
by Alex M
10:59 Sat 16 Dec 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two
Replies: 44
Views: 175690

Re: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two

Concur with request for 1700 start. Rail replacement buses in every direction!
by Alex M
10:34 Fri 15 Dec 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Xmas 2023 - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends
Replies: 57
Views: 230502

Re: Xmas 2023 - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends

A most excellent evening. Thank you Tom for hosting and to your team for their hospitality. My rather brief notes suggest I enjoyed the F48, G48 and the S00(1900). I can't remember the bottles subsequently opened (1871?) but thank you to those who brought them. And again, thank you Tom for the super...
by Alex M
15:54 Sat 09 Dec 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two
Replies: 44
Views: 175690

Re: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two

Starter - Oak smoked gravlax, melba toast.
Main - Slow braised beef bourguignon, crushed buttered baby potatoes, crispy shallots and fries.
Dessert - Welsh rarebit and Christmas pudding, mulled cranberries, clotted cream.
by Alex M
21:20 Sun 19 Nov 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two
Replies: 44
Views: 175690

Re: Thu 28 Dec 2023: Bring A Bottle Or Two

Tentative yes please.

Concur with blind suggestion.
by Alex M
00:13 Fri 10 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1963 Taylor
Replies: 2
Views: 2339

Re: 1963 Taylor

D+12hrs.

Primary fruit remains. Cherries and blueberries. Very long finish.
by Alex M
10:01 Thu 09 Nov 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1963 Taylor
Replies: 2
Views: 2339

1963 Taylor

Purchased in July 2023 from Cheffins. Decanted 0800 ahead of consumption tonight.

Peatling and Cawdron bottling.

Cork broke on extraction.

Initial taste, slightly muted, light cherries.
by Alex M
13:57 Fri 03 Nov 2023
Forum: Selling Port
Topic: Heritage Auctions
Replies: 1
Views: 3534

Re: Heritage Auctions

Hello,

It may be worth posting on www.fortheloveofport.com too for maximum exposure noting the location of the auction.
by Alex M
08:46 Tue 17 Oct 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Xmas 2023 - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends
Replies: 57
Views: 230502

Re: Xmas 2023 - The Unknown Shipper & His Peculiar Friends

Dear all,

It is with much regret that an ever changing world forces me to withdraw from this tasting. I have been in comms with MSC who is very happy to take my place as first reserve.

AHB, may you make the swap?
by Alex M
07:22 Sun 01 Oct 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Bottles you never want to open
Replies: 15
Views: 9194

Re: Bottles you never want to open

There is no point having the best cellar in the graveyard…
by Alex M
16:08 Tue 26 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port for sale at auction
Replies: 366
Views: 210518

Re: Port for sale at auction

https://www.bonhams.com/auction/29200/l ... l-1963-12/

Allegedly one of the few surviving full cases of NN 63.
by Alex M
19:47 Sat 19 Aug 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1977 Warre
Replies: 2
Views: 1666

1977 Warre

Opened to celebrate the opportunity to consume a bottle of Vintage Port in peace. From a case of 12 purchased in July 2013 at Bonhams. My cellar records tell me I paid £40 all in per bottle. Provenance - Oxford College (college unknown). Opened and decanted at 0900. Cork broke owing to operator erro...
by Alex M
20:16 Mon 24 Jul 2023
Forum: Reviews
Topic: 2023-07-18: A 1963 Horizontal
Replies: 4
Views: 3511

Re: 2023-07-18: A 1963 Horizontal

An excellent evening - thank you Martin for the contributions and organisation. In summary, I would be happy to own every wine there. Each was a joy to taste and I learnt a lot. The Novak just did it for me. It felt more balanced than the Graham and Warre. Tasting notes to follow.
by Alex M
19:44 Thu 06 Jul 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 63@60 2023 - 18th July 2023 - bring a bottle event
Replies: 63
Views: 53976

Re: 63@60 2023 - 18th July 2023 - bring a bottle event

mcoulson wrote: 18:44 Thu 06 Jul 2023 If anybody is at a loose end on the 18th then some help would be really great setting up the event.

Alex and I will be there but it would be great if we had an extra pair of willing hands to help so if you can help please let me know.
I can get there for 1700 if that helps.
by Alex M
06:39 Mon 19 Jun 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 63@60 2023 - 18th July 2023 - bring a bottle event
Replies: 63
Views: 53976

Re: 63@60 2023 - 18th July 2023 - bring a bottle event

Hello. May I go on the reserves list? Sandeman 1963.
by Alex M
14:39 Mon 05 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port for sale by retailer
Replies: 1537
Views: 787286

Re: Port for sale by retailer

Noval 2021 6 x 750ml IB on BBR for £390.
by Alex M
14:38 Mon 05 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port for sale by retailer
Replies: 1537
Views: 787286

Re: Port for sale by retailer

nac wrote: 13:03 Mon 05 Jun 2023 Corney & Barrow have just listed an in bond 12 bottle OWC of Noval 1997 (NOT the Nacional) for £2,750.

I would suggest that it's optimistically priced.

The similar status case of Taylor 1992 for £1,500 looks like a bargain in comparison.
Think I paid £34 pb dp a few years ago...
by Alex M
10:05 Sat 06 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1955 Horizontal 13th June
Replies: 44
Views: 36711

Re: 1955 Horizontal 13th June

May I be placed on the reserve list pending release from work?
by Alex M
17:16 Thu 27 Apr 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle
Replies: 73
Views: 65812

Re: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle

I’ve attempted to show the scoring sheet.
by Alex M
10:25 Mon 24 Apr 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle
Replies: 73
Views: 65812

Re: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle

Ck 70 decanted. Lost a bit to operator error…
by Alex M
07:39 Sun 09 Apr 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle
Replies: 73
Views: 65812

Re: Mon 24th April - Bring a Bottle

Truffle Mac & Cheese.

Sirloin Steak - Medium. Peppercorn Sauce. Skinny Fries. Green beans.