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- 15:14 Tue 01 Dec 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Riedel BAR collection
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3501
Re: Riedel BAR collection
That is alright! I appreciate the effort. That is the same conclusion that I came to, as well. I picked up the four they had remaining.
- 06:11 Mon 30 Nov 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Riedel BAR collection
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3501
Riedel BAR collection
Hi all,
I am wondering if there is much of a difference between the Vinum port glass and the BAR port glass. They seem to be similar in shape and both are made by Riedel. I found a good deal on the BAR collection ones and wanted to make sure they weren't an inferior product.
I am wondering if there is much of a difference between the Vinum port glass and the BAR port glass. They seem to be similar in shape and both are made by Riedel. I found a good deal on the BAR collection ones and wanted to make sure they weren't an inferior product.
- 18:58 Sat 29 Nov 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Dow's 2007 vs 2011
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6896
Re: Dow's 2007 vs 2011
The Dow's and Fonseca 2011's are my two favorites from this vintage as well. I'm just disappointed I didn't buy another case of the Dow's at $75 CAD/bottle. But we must let others enjoy these guys, too.
- 18:45 Tue 25 Nov 2014
- Forum: Selling Port
- Topic: Handed down a unique (?) bottle of Players...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4422
Re: Handed down a unique (?) bottle of Players...
That attitude seems to be favored around here, so bravo, and enjoy!
- 15:55 Fri 21 Nov 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: London stop over
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5528
Re: London stop over
Thanks again guys! My wife and I had a great time in London. Phil, we went out and grabbed that bottle. Thanks for finding that for us.
- 11:12 Thu 13 Nov 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: London stop over
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5528
Re: London stop over
Thank you all for the suggestions. Having checked out each resource it doesn't seem like any of them are carryin anything from the 1955 vintage. With the exception of the vintage wine and port site, but I don't think they have a physical store. I'll still head to a couple of those places and see if ...
- 02:51 Wed 05 Nov 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: London stop over
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5528
London stop over
Hi Guys, I will be in London for a few days, and I was wondering if there are any good places to buy port that wouldn't be too far out of the way. Specifically, I am looking for a 1955 Vintage, as that is my dad's birth year and it is his 60th next year. Would there be any fine wine shops that might...
- 22:04 Fri 24 Oct 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: First bottle of the season
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6478
Re: First bottle of the season
We opened a warre 1980 for Canadian thanksgiving a couple weeks ago. Most of my family drinks port regularly (lbvs mostly) and they were blown away. I had heard how dark this port is but I still was surprised at just how inky purple it was. Is this the norm for 34 year old ports? Should its siblings...
- 03:00 Sun 21 Sep 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2103
- Views: 877956
Re: Latest buy
Sask liquor dropped the price on a bunch of ports. Picked up:
12 Fonseca 2011 @ 100 CAD/bt
12 Croft 2011 @ 90 CAD/bt
6 Warre 1980 @ 72 CAD/bt (Read some good things on these on here and on FTLOP)
12 Fonseca 2011 @ 100 CAD/bt
12 Croft 2011 @ 90 CAD/bt
6 Warre 1980 @ 72 CAD/bt (Read some good things on these on here and on FTLOP)
- 16:29 Fri 28 Mar 2014
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1987 Niepoort
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5965
Re: 1987 Niepoort
My brother has 3 magnums and 6 half bottles of this as he was born in 87 and received it as a gift. Would about now be the time to start drinking it? How long of a useful life does it have before it?
- 18:43 Thu 27 Mar 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Question about declared years
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4004
Re: Question about declared years
Thank you for the replies. Port wine and its history is so much fun to learn about.
- 20:06 Wed 26 Mar 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Question about declared years
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4004
Question about declared years
Hi folks, Single Quintas are often released in non declared years, but in declared years, is it common that a house will also release a single Quinta? I was wondering if there would be a Dow bomfim or Graham malvedos 2011? Also, two years seems typical for the release of a declared vintage after it ...
- 16:52 Wed 26 Mar 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: 2011 Declarations
- Replies: 286
- Views: 139046
Re: 2011 Declarations
I just received an email from churchill's stating that they are indeed releasing a small amount of the 2011 Quinta da Gricha, mostly in magnums, this year. Opimian secured a small batch that were bottled in 750s and sold directly to their members.
- 04:17 Wed 26 Mar 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: 2011 Declarations
- Replies: 286
- Views: 139046
Re: 2011 Declarations
I shall call opimian about it. But I sent the pdf to jdaw which included a little picture of the label, and it says Quinta da gricha 2011. We will know for sure when it ships in June.
- 17:28 Sat 22 Mar 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: 2011 Declarations
- Replies: 286
- Views: 139046
Re: 2011 Declarations
It is saved in PDF form on my computer, just one page with the information on it. Is there a way I could upload it as an image?
- 01:07 Sat 22 Mar 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: 2011 Declarations
- Replies: 286
- Views: 139046
Re: 2011 Declarations
I am not sure what qualifies as Declared, but
Quinta da Gricha
from Churchill, is also being sold, so would you add it to the list? If you need it, I have proof from the opimian offering 223.
Quinta da Gricha
from Churchill, is also being sold, so would you add it to the list? If you need it, I have proof from the opimian offering 223.
- 06:11 Sun 23 Feb 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Opimian 2011 vintage port
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2443
Re: Opimian 2011 vintage port
Yes, I am located in Canada and am a member. It secures large shipments of wine from all over the world and imports them on behalf of the members. Their current offering includes this port and I'm having fun collecting from this vintage. The 2011 Quinta da Gricha has zero mentions anywhere on the we...
- 02:42 Sat 22 Feb 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Opimian 2011 vintage port
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2443
Opimian 2011 vintage port
Hey guys!
Does anyone on this board belong to the opimiam wine society and know which port they are offering from this year? The name is Quinta Da Gricha Vintage Port 2011. Churchill's or something I believe.
Thanks!
Does anyone on this board belong to the opimiam wine society and know which port they are offering from this year? The name is Quinta Da Gricha Vintage Port 2011. Churchill's or something I believe.
Thanks!
- 05:09 Mon 03 Feb 2014
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2103
- Views: 877956
Re: Latest buy
Picked up a few more 2011's on a trip to the states. 6 Vesuvio, 9 Fonseca, and 9 Taylors. Starting a port collection is a daunting task! TIme to back off and just look for deals now.
- 19:24 Tue 03 Dec 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2103
- Views: 877956
Re: Latest buy
There is a Warre 80 and 83 at the sask liquor store for ~95 CAD/btl. Are either worth it at that price?
- 00:18 Fri 29 Nov 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: What ARE we drinking for 2013 Xmas?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9542
Re: What ARE we drinking for 2013 Xmas?
Well, my family is going to try a few bottles. A 95 taylor vargellas, an 87 niepoort, and the '11 fonseca and Taylor because my dad wants to try a couple from this vintage.
- 05:39 Sat 23 Nov 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Port for sale by retailer
- Replies: 1539
- Views: 872443
Re: Port for sale by retailer
Sorry for my ignorance, but is Tesco a port house or a store? I'm fairly confused as I have not seen it in Canada. Also sorry if this is the wrong place to ask.
- 18:15 Sun 17 Nov 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2103
- Views: 877956
Re: Latest buy
I was supposed to grab some taylor vinha velha but the stores I've contacted didnt get any in, even the ones that thought they would. Is there a shortage?
- 03:16 Sun 17 Nov 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2103
- Views: 877956
Re: Latest buy
Just bought 12x Graham's 2011 along with what seem to be the last 4 Quinta do Vesuvio 2011 in Alberta. I will also be buying 12x Dow's 2011 tomorrow.
- 22:25 Sun 03 Nov 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Storing 2011 Vintage Port
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3148
Re: Storing 2011 Vintage Port
Thank you all for the responses! Just to give a little more background, I live in Canada, where the liquor laws are outdated (we can't ship wines from province to province, we can only bring back 12 bottles at a time, etc.) and vintage port can be difficult to find where I live. I will have to trave...