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I think 22 hours is a good start. Although this is good with minimal decanting, it really gets going after a day open.

If I'm not mistaken, Joao Nicolau De Almeida is the wine maker at Ramos Pinto. The first person to do single varietial VP's.

What a name for a pub, I love it

g-man wrote:for a 70s bottle, the fill levels are actually acceptable.

I agree and those old labels were really thin and brittle. They look as though they were damaged being put in and take out of a wine storage racking. They look good to me from the pics.

Somehow I think Derek will be enjoying a better view from the top as he sips his VP....but will he sip it out of the bottle is what I want to know

Rozes has also been trying to break into the US market recently. Their unfiltered LBVs can be quite good, and the 1994 is just now starting to come together into a really nice bottle. Their VPs are still not up to par and Axel is spot on with his comments here... The LBVs are on the top end of the p...

Presidential is the US (and I think Germany too) export name for Dalva. They are the same wines, just a different label for a different market. Why that is, I have no idea, but the two are one-in-the-same. That being said, I've not had that particular vintage but can say that Dalva/Presidential isn'...

Interesting TN, do you think this just over the hill now and lost all fruit. Old Delaforce doesn't show up on this side of the pond very often.

But the pocket has to go and a Port glass holder put in its place

Very cool..thanks guys.

As for the mysterious Port...I think I mentioned the only other long-named "C" brand back then that I know of was Constantinos (which the grapes were from Quinta do Crasto). So I would guess it was one of the two...but we'll find out in a few months.

How dare you try and get rid of the Barron....it is his curse that prevents the change

Andy, bring boots and good socks - we can kit you out with the other stuff when you get here. There was an image which flashed across my mind which I really, really do not want repeated. What happens on the Munro stays on the Munro - wipe it from your mind and never speak of it again :? Momentarily...

Wow, what breath taking views...I do hope to climb at least one with you in October, so long as there is plenty of port after to dull the pain of sore muscles

I smell a US tasting coming on.....Tom, its time you head across the pond and check out our watering holes

as of a couple of weks ago, I am no longer allowed to drink in hotel lobbies...well at least one particular hotel lobby. I will say no more, the statute of limitations has not expired yet :wink: :lol: :lol: What happens on tour stays on tour :wink: Derek PS: You are going to tell me in October, are...

Ok I'll let it slide this one time only

COngrats Derek....now you need to open a 94Vesuvio to celebrate...but that Morgan away right now

Admin2 Note: Split from the thread in the following link. I used to be slightly paranoid (yes, hard to believe isn't it) about "bits" getting into the decanter or my glass. I thought of these particles as some sort of dirty contaminating substance that had to be completely eliminated in o...

as of a couple of weks ago, I am no longer allowed to drink in hotel lobbies...well at least one particular hotel lobby. I will say no more, the statute of limitations has not expired yet

Great pics, thanks for posting them...although the guy sleeping isn't Derek this time

Hey how come Jdaw isn't wearing a button down shirt...shame on you

I've heard mixed reviews about this, most not favorable. I've only had it once earlier this year and the bottle was decent. the major drawback was the heat on it, which never did totally integrate. The rest of your note was pretty close to being spot on with mine.

Bummer on being slightly corked I've still not had a '75 VP...must track one down near me (getting to hot to ship in my area).

Jacob has a good point and one I never thought about before. Coffee filters generally allow a little bit of fine particulate through (checked our pot at work today). I still prefer using unbleached cheesecloth. Its cheap, easy to transport, and if absolutely needed can be rinsed out and reused.

I've had a 1964 Noval Crusted that was still drinking quite well. So Alex is right, they can hold up.

What would you define as "really old ones"?

I would say anything about 40-50+ years old.