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by Alex Bridgeman
23:52 Wed 21 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2007 Niepoort Pisca
Replies: 7
Views: 4204

2007 Niepoort Pisca vintage port

Deep red in colour, no purple but lots of magenta. The nose is closed but does show some lavender and raspberry. Such smooth texture, a delightful presence on the palate. Plentiful fruit, bringing fresh and slightly tart blackberry. The tannins are present but very gentle. The palate presence is goo...
by Alex Bridgeman
23:46 Wed 21 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port / cheese pairings
Replies: 14
Views: 8244

Re: Port / cheese pairings

Oh and celery should accompany however I've noticed that it is proving difficult to obtain it where it doesn't taste of chemicals now. Celery grows beautifully in an old wooden port or wine box, filled with compost. A number of people can confirm this as they have seen my wife's salad garden for wh...
by Alex Bridgeman
21:08 Wed 21 Apr 2010
Forum: Other Wines
Topic: 2000 Macedos
Replies: 2
Views: 2933

2000 Macedos

Deep red in colour, showing very little impact of the 10 years of age. Lovely soft nose of tart blueberries and lavender. Silky texture, soft flavours envelope the tongue and caress the cheeks before the tannins coat the teeth with fur - this is still so incredibly tannic for a 10 year old wine. The...
by Alex Bridgeman
14:17 Wed 21 Apr 2010
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Warre II, 17 April 2010
Replies: 15
Views: 13324

Re: Warre II, 17 April 2010

I'm known for being a relatively low scorer. 90-92 from me means that in my opinion this is a very tasty wine and one which brings a lot of enjoyment. 85-89 is a good wine that is one to buy and drink. 80-84 would be a good wine that is one to buy and drink if the price is right. 93+ points means th...
by Alex Bridgeman
14:10 Wed 21 Apr 2010
Forum: Reviews
Topic: The Yank is Thirsty - 19th April 2010 -TCP
Replies: 8
Views: 8589

Re: The Yank is Thirsty - 19th April 2010 -TCP

It was good fun on Monday night, and we had a bonus bottle of some Pisca 2007 that Cookie forgot to mention. The steaks were delicious, despite no longer having the rib-eye on the bone available. The ports were good although the cork monster is getting to be a bit frustrating with the D77 - perhaps ...
by Alex Bridgeman
13:54 Wed 21 Apr 2010
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Warre II, 17 April 2010
Replies: 15
Views: 13324

Re: Warre II, 17 April 2010

I can't add much new to what has already been said. Julian, his father and step-mother looked after us wonderfully well and over-fed us with the most exquisite food. The Warres were remarkably consistent, reaching a peak with the '55 and '66. Once older than this, there was a remarkable consistency ...
by Alex Bridgeman
12:36 Wed 21 Apr 2010
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: Where the B***** H*** is everyone?
Replies: 22
Views: 8813

Re: Where the B***** H*** is everyone?

DRT wrote:It has been a long time since we needed this thread but I think now seems like a good time to revive it :roll:
What you need is a port drinking buddy. Now where can you find one of those?
by Alex Bridgeman
12:29 Wed 21 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Maps of the Douro
Replies: 54
Views: 15870

Re: Maps of the Douro

When you’ve decided how to link to the map from the alphabetical TN index , please let me know. I envisage, at the end of a subset of lines containing a â—Š, a ‟ ( map ) ”: all that I need to know is the link, which would ideally consist of a prefix string, the HTML ID, and a postfix string. Curre...
by Alex Bridgeman
12:18 Wed 21 Apr 2010
Forum: Site Stuff
Topic: Time for a TN sort?
Replies: 448
Views: 281422

Re: Time for a TN sort?

Madalena was a typo; sorry. For the others I have: donamaria=valededonamaria (do people expect "Vale de X" quintas to be under V or under X?)... Personally, I would want to find it under both as I think it is one of those abbreviations which depends on the person who is doing the abbrevia...
by Alex Bridgeman
12:16 Wed 21 Apr 2010
Forum: Site Stuff
Topic: Time for a TN sort?
Replies: 448
Views: 281422

Re: Time for a TN sort?

May I remove the poster names from the TN indexes. E.g.: 1957 : GM57 DRT on 21 Mar 2010 Though DRT started the thread in capacity as tasting organiser his TN doesn’t appear in it. This problem is widespread: e.g., threads started by me, containing a very brief JDAW TN, and a long and worthwhile AHB...
by Alex Bridgeman
01:26 Sun 18 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1970 Warre
Replies: 5
Views: 3537

Re: 1970 Warre

Red in colour, with a pink rim turning slightly orange; light and transparent centre. Dusty nose, sweet redcurrants leaping from the glass. Sweet and fruity first impression on the palate, balanced by a hint of spice and acidity and with fully integrated tannins. Sweet, slightly cheek-drying afterta...
by Alex Bridgeman
00:19 Sat 17 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 1997 Taylor
Replies: 1
Views: 1115

Re: 1997 Taylor

I've not ever tried this wine. In general, I find 1997s are closed and surly. I am therefore generally not opening 1997s. Oh, and I don't have any of the Taylor 1997. Yet. Have you taken a look at FTLOP's tasting note database? Roy has one tasting note posted and there are four member tasting notes.
by Alex Bridgeman
00:15 Sat 17 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 831470

Re: Latest buy

angeleyes wrote:1 x Morgan LBV 1989
Now that is a new one to me! When do you plan to open it?
by Alex Bridgeman
00:12 Sat 17 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: It's time for Fonseca 1963
Replies: 13
Views: 4339

Re: It's time for Fonseca 1963

g-man wrote:can this be done in dublin at the end of april/beginning of may?
Unlikely to be able to be done in Dublin - but could you swing a visit by London as part of your journey? Perhaps travel with BA from USA to Dublin via London?
by Alex Bridgeman
00:06 Sat 17 Apr 2010
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Monday (April 19th)
Replies: 30
Views: 20906

Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Monday (April 19th)

Yep, tinfoil party at 7pm works for me. I'll give them a call tomorrow and book the Board Room.
by Alex Bridgeman
07:36 Fri 16 Apr 2010
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Monday (April 19th)
Replies: 30
Views: 20906

Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Sunday (April 11th)?

Should I try and book the Boardroom at TCP?
by Alex Bridgeman
21:17 Thu 15 Apr 2010
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Monday (April 19th)
Replies: 30
Views: 20906

Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Sunday (April 11th)?

I'm in town on Monday, if that counts as the weekend?
by Alex Bridgeman
22:45 Wed 14 Apr 2010
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Monday (April 19th)
Replies: 30
Views: 20906

Re: The Yank is thirsty! TCP this Sunday (April 11th)?

Sunday nights are tough for me to make, plus I wasn't in the UK either

but I'm in London tomorrow (April 15) if you're still thirsty...
by Alex Bridgeman
22:41 Wed 14 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1977 Quarles Harris
Replies: 2
Views: 1652

1977 Quarles Harris

Decanted very cleanly through unbleached coffee filter paper. Surprisingly deep red in the centre with a slight hint of orange on the rim - the sort of colour that promises a pleasant secondary maturity. Dusty strawberries on the nose, sweet and slightly syrupy. Slightly thin texture in the mouth an...
by Alex Bridgeman
07:12 Tue 06 Apr 2010
Forum: Selling Port
Topic: my late father's port
Replies: 3
Views: 3792

Re: my late father's port

Welcome to the Port Forum. If you're comfortable to do so, perhaps you could let us know a name rather than have us call you "papa's port". None of the bottles you've listed out are in desperate need of drinking now if they have been properly stored undisturbed while lying on their side in...
by Alex Bridgeman
07:00 Tue 06 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: It's time for Fonseca 1963
Replies: 13
Views: 4339

Re: It's time for Fonseca 1963

I'm sure that we will find an opportunity to repeat the experience two weeks either side of my birthday.
by Alex Bridgeman
14:52 Sun 04 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1977 Messias Colheita (bottled 2006)
Replies: 0
Views: 2050

1977 Messias Colheita (bottled 2006)

Another cellar defender bites the dust. Bottled in 2006. Decanted from a bottle sealed with a short, driven cork that was branded only with the name "Messias" and a rather impressive crest; the bottle contained only a very small amount of very fine sediment. Very pale orange in appearance ...
by Alex Bridgeman
00:07 Sun 04 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1967 Taylor Vargellas
Replies: 3
Views: 3022

Re: 1967 Taylor Vargellas

Slightly paler than the Taylor 1966 shown alongside. Closed on the nose, with an odd petrol or oil dominating but this opened and improved with time. Sweet, thick in texture, surprisingly dry and tannic impact. Big and complex flavours in the mouth with a significant spicy heat. Many layers of flavo...
by Alex Bridgeman
00:06 Sun 04 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Taylor
Replies: 2
Views: 2992

Re: 1966 Taylor

Very slightly darker colour than the Vargellas 1967 shown alongside. Lovely open nose, stewed fruits and floral perfumes. Smooth and sweet in the mouth; plenty of fruit with a noticeable tannic core. Fruit develops well in the mouth, but other wines have had more depth. A slight heat on swallowing, ...
by Alex Bridgeman
00:05 Sun 04 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1967 Martinez
Replies: 2
Views: 2870

Re: 1967 Martinez

Almost identical in colour to the Warre 1966 shown alongside. Closed on the nose, showing some bananna and dust. Quite thick in texture, gentle tannins in the wine with plenty of fruit and a ripe acidic backbone; lots of late development. A delicious aftertaste, big flavours and a huge aftertaste. R...