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by DaveRL
22:52 Fri 17 Feb 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Vintages - Slow to mature but worth the wait...
Replies: 17
Views: 9462

Re: Port Vintages - Slow to mature but worth the wait...

Good effort. Does he know yet?[emoji2]
by DaveRL
22:45 Fri 17 Feb 2017
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: One quiz at a time
Replies: 9703
Views: 1790156

Re: One quiz at a time

Damn. Last century. Not concentrating on post so much as wine and telly. Sorry. Still, got your attention.
by DaveRL
21:34 Fri 17 Feb 2017
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: One quiz at a time
Replies: 9703
Views: 1790156

Re: One quiz at a time

Involved Navy and Marines, didn't involve British. Think this century and Pacific.
by DaveRL
16:04 Thu 16 Feb 2017
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: One quiz at a time
Replies: 9703
Views: 1790156

Re: One quiz at a time

Doggett wrote: 15:44 Thu 16 Feb 2017 Battle of Côa
No. Further away.
by DaveRL
12:32 Thu 16 Feb 2017
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: One quiz at a time
Replies: 9703
Views: 1790156

Re: One quiz at a time

Slight delay. I was casting around for a suitable subject. I'm reading an account of a significant military battle. It is named after its location. What is the name?
by DaveRL
10:22 Thu 16 Feb 2017
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: One quiz at a time
Replies: 9703
Views: 1790156

Re: One quiz at a time

Old Bridge wrote: 06:08 Thu 16 Feb 2017
DaveRL wrote: 23:00 Wed 15 Feb 2017Twin towns?
Correct second link makes it two out of three for DaveRL, who will make the next quiz.
My first question. :D
by DaveRL
10:21 Thu 16 Feb 2017
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: One quiz at a time
Replies: 9703
Views: 1790156

Re: One quiz at a time

Doggett wrote: 01:35 Thu 16 Feb 2017
Old Bridge wrote: 21:41 Wed 15 Feb 2017 Due to an engagement with a surgeon tomorrow
Nothing too serious I hope...and I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery.
Yes, best wishes for a speedy recovery.
by DaveRL
23:00 Wed 15 Feb 2017
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: One quiz at a time
Replies: 9703
Views: 1790156

Re: One quiz at a time

Twin towns?
by DaveRL
16:03 Wed 15 Feb 2017
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: One quiz at a time
Replies: 9703
Views: 1790156

Re: One quiz at a time

Duruelo de la Sierra?
by DaveRL
18:06 Thu 09 Feb 2017
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 06 Apr - 55@55 again?
Replies: 108
Views: 75213

Re: Thu 06 Apr - 55@55 again?

I would like to come please, as spaces seem to be opening up. I would have to adopt...
by DaveRL
12:32 Tue 07 Feb 2017
Forum: Selling Port
Topic: LBV Port
Replies: 1
Views: 2496

Re: LBV Port

Glad to hear the 77 tasted lovely. However, these possibly aren't worth very much, and if you enjoy them you may well decide to drink them yourself. Some photographs, if you are able to post them, might generate some interest and suggestion of value.
by DaveRL
22:00 Fri 03 Feb 2017
Forum: Reviews
Topic: 1977s from Magnum and Tappit Hen, Wed 1 Feb 2017, B&F
Replies: 8
Views: 14515

Re: 1977s from Magnum and Tappit Hen, Wed 1 Feb 2017, B&F

Thanks for an excellent evening, with a magnificent line up of large bottles. Apart from the Dow, which seemed to me a little disjointed (perhaps it needed a few more years?), all were very good indeed.
by DaveRL
21:50 Fri 03 Feb 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 832102

Re: Latest buy

I broke my duck on the 2011 vintage. Half a case of 2011 Quinta da Senhora do Convento at £24/bottle retail. I hope Alex is right about this wine, all I have to do now is live long enough to drink it. Can't argue with that price. I know what you mean though, I have a small amount of Grahams and Fon...
by DaveRL
09:00 Fri 03 Feb 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 832102

Re: Latest buy

Very well done. Seems a very good price. I've kept half an eye out for this after AHB's review but haven't seen it anywhere.
by DaveRL
08:46 Fri 03 Feb 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Replacing corks
Replies: 41
Views: 24325

Re: Replacing corks

I also think replacing a cork is a last resort. There is a thread on the forum about replacing the wax seal. If I had a leaker that I wanted to keep rather than drink I would try that first.
by DaveRL
14:43 Sun 29 Jan 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: My way towards my first vintage
Replies: 20
Views: 10876

Re: My way towards my first vintage

Thank you for writing up your experience. Very enjoyable. Hope you enjoy many more superb bottles of port.
by DaveRL
17:31 Sat 28 Jan 2017
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 9 March 2017, 80s Majors Matrix
Replies: 122
Views: 83383

Re: Thursday 9 March 2017, 80s Majors Matrix

I see that Tony has lots of availability, some of which duplicate bottles that are being brought by people contributing two. Is there a solution where Tony supplies a different bottle and I bring my F85? Bump :wink: Yes good plan! Derek - now bringing F85. Tony - have swapped you to W80. Dave - you...
by DaveRL
13:45 Tue 24 Jan 2017
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: A Sad Loss
Replies: 19
Views: 21146

Re: A Sad Loss

Much joy. A sign from the Port Gods to put it to good use as soon as possible.
by DaveRL
14:28 Sat 21 Jan 2017
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 77@40 from Magnum and Tappit Hen - Wed 1st Feb 2017
Replies: 113
Views: 77856

Re: 77@40 from Magnum and Tappit Hen - Wed 1st Feb 2017

Food order checked. Tom S plus side of creamed spinach, and could mine have "Gluten Free" added please.
by DaveRL
15:58 Thu 19 Jan 2017
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: Olive Oil
Replies: 25
Views: 25299

Re: Olive Oil

We tasted the current batch of QdNoval extra virgin olive oil against EV oils that I happened to have in from Sainsbury, Filippo Berio and a Spanish oil that came free with a ham, Alhema D Queiles. The Noval is big, grassy, nice acidity, lovely long finish. The AdQ slighlty less grassy, but a little...
by DaveRL
10:25 Thu 19 Jan 2017
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 77@40 from Magnum and Tappit Hen - Wed 1st Feb 2017
Replies: 113
Views: 77856

Re: 77@40 from Magnum and Tappit Hen - Wed 1st Feb 2017

Food order please

Smoked Salmon Plate
Sirloin Steak (rare) with Hand Cut Chips and Grilled Tomato
Creamed Spinach

Gluten Free please

Thanks
by DaveRL
16:07 Mon 16 Jan 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 832102

Re: Latest buy

Thanks for the heads up, I've bought 6. I've been buying 85s and 80s rather than 83s and I keep wondering if it is a mistake to have so few of the 83s. Will they come good over the next decade or so, and could I be missing out on some great wines? No problem. I hope they turn out OK, a lot of revie...
by DaveRL
21:54 Sat 14 Jan 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 832102

Re: Latest buy

I think the 60s have all but escaped me. Ah well. Perhaps I can still obtain a bottle or two of 66. I think some 70s are reasonably obtainable (I bought some Sandeman recently and will try one soon when settled). They do seem to be going up in price. I've some T83 and not been so impressed. I will g...
by DaveRL
17:31 Sat 14 Jan 2017
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 832102

Re: Latest buy

Half a dozen 1983 Wine Society Exhibition port. I have next to no 83s and they are £44/bottle all in on the January clearance list. This seems more achievable than some of the more fanciful notions I have been having of late. Thanks for the heads up, I've bought 6. I've been buying 85s and 80s rath...
by DaveRL
19:31 Wed 11 Jan 2017
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thursday 9 March 2017, 80s Majors Matrix
Replies: 122
Views: 83383

Re: Thursday 9 March 2017, 80s Majors Matrix

I have F85, T85, G85, W80 and D80 - I've been put down as having W85 and D85 which I haven't (well, I have the D85 but it is rubbish and wouldn't dream of bringing it) instead of G85 and T85. :?