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by Glenn E.
16:43 Wed 16 Aug 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 1925 Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman Vargellas port
Replies: 73
Views: 83652

Re: 1925 Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman Vargellas port

I would say that although the seal looks like it's sliced open, on one side, the side with the tax stamp looks like it is fully intact. To me that would say that the bottle has not been opened and refilled because the logistics of doing so would necessitate the tax stamp being cut open as well. ......
by Glenn E.
16:56 Mon 31 Jul 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Unusual Shaped Port Bottle
Replies: 15
Views: 10418

Re: Unusual Shaped Port Bottle

After googling around, it’s possible it was used for either olive oil or poison. At least originally. Those are the only two things I could find that used similar types bottles. Of course, that’s just googling and reuse of bottles was common so… Pretty sure I don't want a bottle of Port that's re-u...
by Glenn E.
22:02 Fri 28 Jul 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Unusual Shaped Port Bottle
Replies: 15
Views: 10418

Re: Unusual Shaped Port Bottle

The flat surface looks as though the hot glass got laid on a flat metal surface before it had cooled sufficiently to hold its shape. A bit, yes. But were that the case, I would expect that at minimum there would be an obvious bulge where the flat part meets the round part. That seam should not be n...
by Glenn E.
19:47 Tue 25 Jul 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio
Replies: 4
Views: 1324

Re: 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio

In my experience, V94 needs at least 8 hours of decant and usually peaks between then and 12 hours. Often closer to 12. It does not surprise me at all that it was best after 24 hours.

I wouldn't describe it as a beast, but it requires the decant time thereof.
by Glenn E.
23:29 Thu 20 Jul 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 815550

Re: Latest buy

I don't see anything on that label to indicate that it might be a 1900 Colheita. What I do see is "Finest Old Tawny Port" which sounds to me very much like a Tawny Reserve. Though as Andy said, labeling wasn't always clear (or consistent) back in those days. Even if a 1900 Colheita, the li...
by Glenn E.
19:10 Thu 06 Jul 2023
Forum: Travel
Topic: A Visit to Quinta do Noval
Replies: 24
Views: 19853

Re: A Visit to Quinta do Noval

. This was the point at which we learned that wine labelled “Noval” has been made using grapes grown by long-term contract farmers on their own land. Wine labelled at “Quinto do Noval” has been made from grapes grown exclusively on land owned by Quinta do Noval. By law, any wine that is called &quo...
by Glenn E.
22:13 Thu 29 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1983 Taylor
Replies: 4
Views: 958

Re: 1983 Taylor

Over the years we have noticed several apparent discrepancies between UK bottles and US bottles. 1985 Taylor is another example - you in the UK seem to like it quite a lot, at times even preferring it to 1985 Fonseca, which makes our eyes go wide over here in the US. For us the Taylor is rather pede...
by Glenn E.
22:08 Thu 29 Jun 2023
Forum: Selling Port
Topic: Port in Storage at Horseridge Cellars
Replies: 4
Views: 2993

Re: Port in Storage at Horseridge Cellars

I have also sent a PM.
by Glenn E.
20:51 Mon 26 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Unusual Shaped Port Bottle
Replies: 15
Views: 10418

Re: Unusual Shaped Port Bottle

Not at all common - this is the first time I've seen one! No idea why it might have been made/used like that.
by Glenn E.
01:02 Wed 21 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Whitwham's Bottler.
Replies: 14
Views: 7259

Re: Whitwham's Bottler.

They've been pretty good for me. Not sure where they got that reputation.
by Glenn E.
05:22 Sun 11 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2017 Dow
Replies: 10
Views: 3630

Re: 2017 Dow

2017 in general seems to be pretty amazing. Maybe not quite to the level of 2011, but even being able to make the comparison says something.
by Glenn E.
23:10 Thu 08 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1863 Taylor Colheita (bottled 2013)
Replies: 4
Views: 1199

Re: 1863 Taylor Colheita (bottled 2013)

"Bottled immediately after we purchased Wiese & Krohn." ;-)
by Glenn E.
20:04 Tue 06 Jun 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port for sale by retailer
Replies: 1537
Views: 787362

Re: Port for sale by retailer

I notice from FTLOP that in a recent large scale blind tasting the Vesuvio came top of the 1994s which mirrors our experiences this side of the pond. To be fair, if that's the tasting that I was at, the Fonseca and Graham were both off in some undefinable way. I had them at 90 and 88 points respect...
by Glenn E.
00:51 Fri 26 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 83@40 2023 - May 25th
Replies: 115
Views: 81974

Re: 83@40 2023 - May 25th

What a great pic! Although '83 isn't a top notch vintage, I'm sure there are going to be some very good Ports drunk tonight. My money is on the Gould Campbell and Offley Boa Vista showing well. And of course, the Graham's. Enjoy! Overall, I think that 1983 is better than 1985. Sure, '85 has a small...
by Glenn E.
18:12 Sun 21 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 63@60 2023 - 18th July 2023 - bring a bottle event
Replies: 63
Views: 53982

Re: 63@60 2023 - 18th July 2023 - bring a bottle event

idj123 wrote: 13:01 Sun 21 May 2023 Ck, C and Cr.
Pray tell, what is C if neither Ck nor Cr?
by Glenn E.
23:10 Wed 17 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Graham (or Malvedos) vertical, Tue 14 May 2024
Replies: 94
Views: 339128

Re: Graham (or Malvedos) vertical, Tue 14 May 2024

Next year is a Significant Birthday (tm) year for me, and so my wife and I are planning several events and trips. One of those is currently looking like a trip to London for this tasting, followed by popping over to Porto for a tour. This is still a year out so we haven't started looking into flight...
by Glenn E.
18:45 Wed 17 May 2023
Forum: Travel
Topic: Porto recommendations for a friend
Replies: 12
Views: 3726

Re: Porto recommendations for a friend

Plus anything else local and interesting such as markets etc. I missed this part! There are lots of fun things to see in and around Porto, not even including all of the Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia. Amongst the lodges I always recommend Ramos Pinto for a tour because the tour includes their old...
by Glenn E.
21:58 Tue 16 May 2023
Forum: Travel
Topic: Porto recommendations for a friend
Replies: 12
Views: 3726

Re: Porto recommendations for a friend

Taberninha do Manel on the Gaia waterfront
Bufete Fase for the best Francesinha in Porto
Taberna dos Mercadores in Porto... very small so you'll need reservations
by Glenn E.
00:50 Tue 09 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Graham (or Malvedos) vertical, Tue 14 May 2024
Replies: 94
Views: 339128

Re: Graham (or Malvedos) vertical, Tue 14 May 2024

Let's add me to this list at least for now. I have 1942 through 2017 and will have 2020 when I get around to it.

Also GST 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, and soon 2021.
by Glenn E.
04:48 Mon 08 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Taylor Single Harvest Tawny Tasting - 16 May 2024
Replies: 72
Views: 135301

Re: Taylor Single Harvest Tawny Tasting - date tbc

It is possible that Q4 might work, but I won't know for sure until after summer.
by Glenn E.
17:30 Thu 04 May 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: The World's Largest Bottle of Port
Replies: 18
Views: 7907

Re: The World's Largest Bottle of Port

6 hours to go and still only $1400, with no reserve. That works out at $10.70 per bottle, to which you need to add buyer’s premium and sales tax. Say $14 per bottle all in. I wonder what Bin27 sells for in New York? It is $18 at Sherry Lehman, who aren't known for great prices. It can be ordered ov...
by Glenn E.
18:32 Tue 02 May 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Taking a 1963 port to a restaurant?
Replies: 14
Views: 9841

Re: Taking a 1963 port to a restaurant?

Note to self: if taking your own Port to a restaurant in WA, use a t-stopper and a heat-shrink capsule. The restaurant will never know the bottle has already been opened, double-decanted and resealed. Or just take a Tawny Port. :wink: But that is a great idea... I may need to look into heat-shrink ...
by Glenn E.
23:53 Mon 01 May 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Vintages, Second Edition
Replies: 189
Views: 78837

Re: Port Vintages, Second Edition

Something similar happened with the 1st Edition for me, so I just ignored it this time around.
by Glenn E.
23:52 Mon 01 May 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Taking a 1963 port to a restaurant?
Replies: 14
Views: 9841

Re: Taking a 1963 port to a restaurant?

I'd go with #3 if that's legal in your area. Here in WA, USA, they have to open the bottle or they will not allow you to drink it. It's probably some kind of liability thing... for all they know it might be spiked and they're liable if you leave the restaurant drunk and get in an accident. If #3 is ...
by Glenn E.
05:06 Wed 26 Apr 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Taylor Single Harvest Tawny Tasting - 16 May 2024
Replies: 72
Views: 135301

Re: Taylor Single Harvest Tawny Tasting - date tbc

Very interested, but unlikely to be able to attend.