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- 00:54 Mon 03 Jun 2013
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1983 Cockburn
- Replies: 6
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1983 Cockburn VP
About 60% opaque, roughly as expected. After decanting, relatively little nose, but taste of raspberries. Somewhat thin, and a little disapoointing after the last bottle from the case that I had a couple of months ago. The word 'reedy' came to mind, but it could just have been that it was late, it w...
- 05:40 Thu 30 May 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Best Online Stores
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6713
Re: Best Online Stores
Is it only me who thinks that Anduno has some sort of commercial tie to this store? That or he just likes to pay insane amounts for his ports. I think he's just been gulled by a pretty case and a quite peculiar website.. I wonder, what would forum users buy if they were handed £200 and ordered to s...
- 23:19 Sun 26 May 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2095
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Re: Latest buy
2011 Taylor Just ordered an Imperial en primeur. Not sure who is going to drink it, as it will not really be ready for another 30-40 years or so. Have you children? That’s a fantastic thing to inherit, or be given, to drink when it has 40-60 years on the clock. Just one child - a college aged daugh...
- 06:15 Sun 26 May 2013
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: Cruz Ruby Revisited
- Replies: 58
- Views: 51603
Re: Cruz Ruby Revisited
Goodness, and here I have just achieved a lowly "Cockburn's Special Reserve".
- 05:59 Sun 26 May 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2095
- Views: 831052
Re: Latest buy
2011 Taylor Just ordered an Imperial en primeur. Not sure who is going to drink it, as it will not really be ready for another 30-40 years or so. Have you children? That’s a fantastic thing to inherit, or be given, to drink when it has 40-60 years on the clock. Just one child - a college aged daugh...
- 07:41 Sat 25 May 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2095
- Views: 831052
Re: Latest buy
2011 Taylor
Just ordered an Imperial en primeur.
Not sure who is going to drink it, as it will not really be ready for another 30-40 years or so.
Just ordered an Imperial en primeur.
Not sure who is going to drink it, as it will not really be ready for another 30-40 years or so.
- 10:48 Sat 18 May 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: 2011 Declarations
- Replies: 286
- Views: 138472
Re: 2011 Declarations
Taking Graham as an example, the 2011 is the most expensive vintage in the UK going back to 1985 and it is only once you get back into the 70s that prices really jump (best retail prices per case from reliable source in the UK (from winesearcher pro): 2011 - £470, 2007 - £420, 2003 - £390, 2000 - £...
- 01:15 Fri 17 May 2013
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: Upside-Down Union Jacks
- Replies: 134
- Views: 183123
Re: Upside-Down Union Jacks
And once again, I say, come to Belfast, where we can discuss this in full and with people who really care! In order to really appreciate the experience, do we have to have a power shower for half an hour? With a mirror? Would likely result in a substantial increase in port consumption immediately t...
- 08:34 Thu 16 May 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2095
- Views: 831052
Re: Latest buy
1970 Graham 3 bottles 1997 Graham 6 bottles 2000 Graham 9 bottles 2000 Dow 8 bottles 1983 Fonseca 5 bottles 1985 Warre 3 bottles ! Should be enough for October and November - and maybe an extra week or two if I catch a cold. 34 bottles for 61 days. Are you American? :lol: We all have our cross to b...
- 02:36 Wed 15 May 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2095
- Views: 831052
Re: Latest buy
1970 Graham 3 bottles 1997 Graham 6 bottles 2000 Graham 9 bottles 2000 Dow 8 bottles 1983 Fonseca 5 bottles 1985 Warre 3 bottles Having just finished a case of the 1983 Fonseca, I know that to be good - and developed nicely over the years. really looking forward to the 1970 Graham - one of my favour...
- 02:50 Mon 13 May 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Port storage problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3344
Re: Port storage problem
Many thanks to all for your advice.
- 02:41 Mon 13 May 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Port Suggestions for a Bris
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7208
Re: Port Suggestions for a Bris
Personally, I would lean towards the 66 Graham - rich, smooth, complete. My favourite port.
As others have said, the 70 Fonseca would also be good. Spicy and powerful.
As others have said, the 70 Fonseca would also be good. Spicy and powerful.
- 10:27 Wed 24 Apr 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Port storage problem
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3344
Port storage problem
I am in the process of purchasing just less than three cases (34 bottles) of wine from the recent poster "DJH", and have just found that my usual cellarer, Seckfords, will not take mixed cases, and, living in Tokyo, I am unable to collect them very soon. Does anyone have any suggestions? M...
- 04:55 Thu 18 Apr 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2095
- Views: 831052
Re: Latest buy
In my will, I really must bequeath to my daughter my obsession with port. You could adopt me as your son, and, if you should pre-decease me, that would guarantee that the obsession would be passed on. But if the bequest is specified to be to a daughter, are you prepared for the required sex change?...
- 09:52 Tue 16 Apr 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2095
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Re: Latest buy
1994 Graham bottles
1997 Fonseca bottles
1997 Graham bottles
2003 Dow bottles
2003 Graham bottles
2003 Fonseca bottles
In my will, I really must bequeath to my daughter my obsession with port.
1997 Fonseca bottles
1997 Graham bottles
2003 Dow bottles
2003 Graham bottles
2003 Fonseca bottles
In my will, I really must bequeath to my daughter my obsession with port.
- 09:41 Tue 16 Apr 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2095
- Views: 831052
Re: Latest buy
Indeed, this is my only concern. So difficult to find an occasion when only a half is just right.jdaw1 wrote:Nonsense. They are too small.AHB wrote:Half bottles are probably perfect for current drinking.
Magnums on the other hand............
- 03:02 Tue 09 Apr 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2095
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Re: Latest buy
1991 Fonseca Guimarens bottles 1991 Fonseca Guimarens halves 1994 Graham bottles 2000 Fonseca bottles Looking forward to these, although it is probably best to let them sleep for a great while longer. Any strong views on the Guimarens? Thinking about picking up some more if I can find it in full bot...
- 09:41 Mon 18 Mar 2013
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2095
- Views: 831052
Re: Latest buy
TLW wrote: 12 x 1977 Graham Very much looking forward to the Graham. AHB Replied: Be a little cautious. A couple of the people I was with on Tuesday feel that the G77 is a little closed at the moment and was better / will be better with a couple more years in the bottle. Perhaps it's going through t...
- 03:59 Sun 17 Mar 2013
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1983 Fonseca
- Replies: 0
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1983 Fonseca vintage port
After 12 hours in the decanter. Rich and peppery - Fonseca usually makes me sneeze, for some reason. Very good length.
The next day was also excellent, possibly better. Full, rich, creamy, elegant. Very enjoyable indeed.
The next day was also excellent, possibly better. Full, rich, creamy, elegant. Very enjoyable indeed.
- 03:56 Sun 17 Mar 2013
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1983 Graham
- Replies: 0
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1983 Graham vintage port
At opening, little bottle stink, but grapey and unknit.
Five hours in the decanter helped, leaving it richer, more complete. As it disappeared rather quickly, there was not a lot of time for further notes.
Five hours in the decanter helped, leaving it richer, more complete. As it disappeared rather quickly, there was not a lot of time for further notes.
- 03:53 Sun 17 Mar 2013
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1980 Taylor
- Replies: 0
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1980 Taylor vintage port
Decanted 10 hours. Raisiny and a bit hot, not a lot of length. Good enough port, would not call it exceptional.
- 03:51 Sun 17 Mar 2013
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1983 Cockburn
- Replies: 0
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1983 Cockburn vintage port
About 10 hours after decanting. Fruity nose. Hot and spicy on entry with raspberry and chocolate. Tannins subdued with decent length. Age has helped this one, and has improved much over past experience.
Liking this one more and more.
Liking this one more and more.
- 03:48 Sun 17 Mar 2013
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1985 Sandeman
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1313
1985 Sandeman vintage port
From a day after decanting. Browning, alcoholic, soft. Will do in a pinch.
- 03:45 Sun 17 Mar 2013
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio
- Replies: 0
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1994 Quinta do Vesuvio vintage port
This was the wild card of the evening, and given its youth, we decanted it first thing in the morning. Opaque, dark ruby. Upon pouring a glass, one of the evening's participants declared "cradle robber". The nose was closed. It was hot and still felt unknit with lots of flavours - figs, or...
- 03:31 Sun 17 Mar 2013
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1985 Dow
- Replies: 0
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1985 Dow vintage port
Drank several hours after decanting. Surprisingly little nose, still deep red, moderately full bodied, with falvours of tobacco and aniseed on the first night with good length. Another day in the decanter helped, making it a bit more spicy with hints of oak and currant, and a nice creamy finish. Thh...