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- 22:23 Tue 19 Jan 2010
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: Public people with a flag in the background
- Replies: 10
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Re: Public people with a flag in the background
Which flag behind the admiral is the army flag? I would have said that the two flags were the Union flag and the NATO flag, neither of which I would have classified as army flags - but you probably have a hidden little gem from the creation of the Union flag which makes it an army flag. Over to you...
- 19:10 Tue 19 Jan 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: 23rdFebruary offline @ The New Cavendish Club - Vesuvio
- Replies: 171
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Re: 23rdFebruary offline @ The Crusting Pipe - Vesuvio vertical.
But I would agree that the Vesuvio '92 would be a fine port to drink at the Vesuvio vertical - are you attending? Source: you. Have you no more? If I do attend (which is unlikely), then of course. However, I will be at that cellar on Fri 29th Jan, and could collect it to be given to an attendee of ...
- 18:58 Tue 19 Jan 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: 23rdFebruary offline @ The New Cavendish Club - Vesuvio
- Replies: 171
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Re: 23rdFebruary offline @ The Crusting Pipe - Vesuvio vertical.
Subject to us being able to track down the missing vintages, can anyone think of a good reason not to make this a complete vertical from 1989 to 2007? Yes - it's excessive and would lead to bad habits being formed. People might start to think that it was normal to hold complete verticals and start ...
- 14:14 Tue 19 Jan 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: 1 Feb 2010 - Crusting Pipe - Bring a bottle of Port
- Replies: 54
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Re: 1 Feb 2010 - Crusting Pipe - Bring a bottle of Port
Why did you ask? I think there are solid reasons for D70, OBV70 and Ch85. The arguments for each should be considered. The V92 (source: ‘Mr. V.’) overlaps with a subsequent tasting ; and the F85 is too young. But each of D70, OBV70 and Ch85 is a sensible choice, and I don’t know for which I would v...
- 13:43 Tue 19 Jan 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Oscar Night Port Tasting - London - 11th Feb 2010
- Replies: 40
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Re: Oscar Night Port Tasting - London - 11th Feb 2010
a theme like "Bring that weird Colheita" Hmm, that might be a little difficult for me. I only have one (known) colheita. Does only having one bottle of colheita make that a weird colheita ? Or I could bring a bottle of Croft Ruby port which was bottled to commemorate the coronation of Eli...
- 15:41 Mon 18 Jan 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: 23rdFebruary offline @ The New Cavendish Club - Vesuvio
- Replies: 171
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Re: 23rdFebruary offline @ The Crusting Pipe - Vesuvio vertical.
In a fit of enthusiasm and anticipation for this coming Vesuvio vertical, I had a quick trawl through the vintages which people have identified that they have available, and come up with the following list: DRT - 1994, 1996, 1997 WS1 - 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005 ARK - 1996 (having drunk all his 1994) CM...
- 14:59 Mon 18 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: The 1000 finest wines ever made
- Replies: 72
- Views: 18086
Re: The 1000 finest wines ever made
Axel, the title of the book is exactly the same as the title of the thread - The 1000 finest wines ever madeAxel P wrote:Interesting, Alex, could you please pass on the full title of the book.
Thanks
Axel
- 14:40 Mon 18 Jan 2010
- Forum: Meaningless Drivel
- Topic: Alcohol and health
- Replies: 339
- Views: 185100
Re: Alcohol and health
Adults in Scotland are drinking the equivalent of 46 bottles of vodka each in a year, a study has suggested. Something about this study seems suspicious to me. When I was in my teens growing up in Scotland my cousin and I used to be "barmen" at family parties. We had a large family so the...
- 21:14 Sun 17 Jan 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: 23rdFebruary offline @ The New Cavendish Club - Vesuvio
- Replies: 171
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Re: February offline @ The Crusting Pipe - Vesuvio vertical?
I've just checked my diary and I'm free on both of these dates.
So, it seems that you need to make a decision and we'll all plan around your decision. Might I suggest the 25th, so as to try and spread out this tasting from the one with Oscar (unless we combine the two)?
So, it seems that you need to make a decision and we'll all plan around your decision. Might I suggest the 25th, so as to try and spread out this tasting from the one with Oscar (unless we combine the two)?
- 21:11 Sun 17 Jan 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Oscar Night Port Tasting - London - 11th Feb 2010
- Replies: 40
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Re: Oscar Night Port Tasting - London - 11th Feb 2010
I'm free on the night of the 11th - I'd be happy to meet up with you and Oscar and anyone else who's free. Do you have a venue in mind?
- 20:58 Sun 17 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: The 1000 finest wines ever made
- Replies: 72
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Re: The 1000 finest wines ever made
The ports included in the 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made list are: @991 - 1896 Martinez @889 - 2000 Taylor @885 - 1944 Hooper @833 - 1970 Graham @813 - 1927 Sandeman @786 - 1942 Niepoort @783 - 1896 Noval colheita @691 - 1994 Taylor @689 - 1952 Niepoort colheita @649 - 1922 Croft @579 - 1994 Graham @55...
- 12:09 Sun 17 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1927 Taylor
- Replies: 4
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Re: 1927 Taylor vintage port
My opinion was that it was a cork issue that became apparent with air, but I should note that few other people at the table agreed with me. Most thought it a wonderful wine. It did have a magnificent colour and promised so much on decanting - but such is the life of a port geek.
- 00:43 Sun 17 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2103
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Re: Latest buy
Eira Velha 2000 for £10 - but there was only 1 available
- 23:59 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1907 Unknown
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4343
1907 Unknown
From magnum. The glass of the magnum was dimpled and appeared to be old, the seal was of brittle black wax and was stamped with the single word ""PORT"". The wax of the seal appeared to be consistent with the age of the bottle. Stencilled on the bottle was ""W.W.W 1907&...
- 23:58 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1935 Taylor
- Replies: 1
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1935 Taylor vintage port
An unlabeled bottle, appearing to be old glass. The cork was branded Taylor 1935 although the glass of the bottle appeared to be 20 years older. A light, burnt siennna colour; very transparent. A little oxidised on the nose (mid-shoulder fill), smelling of burnt oranges and rosemary. Smooth in the m...
- 23:56 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1927 Taylor
- Replies: 4
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1927 Taylor vintage port
One of a bottle of 5 acquired as a lot of unknown 1927 port at auction. Initially, on decanting this was a deep red colour and had a very thick texture; rich and full in flavour and with a good length. On serving 3 hours later, this wine had flattened and developed an incredible nose of fresh cut mu...
- 23:55 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1995 Porto da Silva LBV
- Replies: 0
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1995 Porto da Silva LBV
1995 Porto da Silva LBV An occasional label used by Noval for bottlings of purchased grapes. Only 250 cases of this wines was made and all was shipped to the UK. Dark in colour and young looking in appearance; youthful blackcurrant nose. Young and fruity in the mouth, still gently tannic. Dry after...
- 23:54 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1884 Sandeman
- Replies: 1
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1884 Sandeman vintage port
Very pale, a light straw colour. Smelly on the nose, smelling very strongly of rosemary and antiseptic. Sweet in the mouth, very tertiary with dry nut-skins and showing real frailty. A sweet, light and tawny aftertaste and a good length. Very lovely and delicate. 80/100. Drunk 17 Dec 2009.
- 23:53 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1997 Rozes
- Replies: 2
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1997 Rozes vintage port
Young in colour, clear centre. Quite closed on the nose, but with a vibrant redcurrant acidity. Fruity in the mouth, restrained but nicely balanced on the palate. Perhaps a little short on the palate, but goes extremely well with steak-frites. Light, fruity and pleasant. 85/100. Drunk 17 Dec 2009.
- 23:52 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1963 Quinta do Noval
- Replies: 4
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1963 Quinta do Noval vintage port
Mid red colour, looking to be at the peak of maturity. Quite closed on the nose - sweet and inviting. Sweet and balanced in the mouth, but showing a dry core and still some tannins in the wine. Very elegant. Big oranges on the aftertaste, with a long and very lovely length. Initially, I preferred th...
- 23:51 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1963 Quinta do Noval
- Replies: 0
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1963 Quinta do Noval vintage port
Deep rose in colour, light and inviting. Juniper spiciniess on the nose - sweet and ripe. Balanced and elegant in the mouth, full of fruit and a huge burst of oranges in the mid-palate. A big aftertaste, with a long length. Really delicious, but with a slight harsh note in the centre of the palate, ...
- 23:49 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1920 Fonseca
- Replies: 2
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1920 Fonseca vintage port
Deep colour, intense red but with a transparent centre. Mature and fruity nose; rich, lively and spicy - All Spice over redcurrants. Sweet and intense in the mouth, very fruity and full of rich, mouthfilling flavours. A big aftertaste; a huge orange burst on swallowing, followed by a long and big af...
- 23:48 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Dalva
- Replies: 1
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1970 Dalva vintage port
Mid-red in colour, giving the impression of a mature port. Sweet and spicy on the nose, but with a streak of lime acidity. Sweetness holds through the palate, with a good balance between fruit and ripe acidity and a decent aftertaste. 82/100. Drunk 17 Dec 2009.
- 23:47 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Crasto Colheita
- Replies: 4
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1970 Crasto Colheita
Golden brown colour, slight green rim. Typical stewed fruit nose of a colheita. Sweet and thick in the mouth. A good wine, but not one which seems to have travelled well. NR. 17 Dec 2009.
- 23:46 Sat 16 Jan 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1955 Cockburn
- Replies: 0
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1955 Cockburn vintage port
Slightly smelly on the nose, showing signs of bottle stink. Sweet and elegant in the mouth; very big flavours and really good structure. Delicious aftertaste, soft and gentle elegance on the length. A wine which is elegance personified. 88/100. Drunk 17 Dec 2009.