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by Justin K
21:23 Thu 12 May 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 831762

Re: Latest buy

Sainsburys dropped their price on the Graham’s Crusted to £13 (actually £12 in the store that I visited) so I bought all they had (8) as I bought a few before Christmas and I gave away a few to friends (how sad am I? Still trying to convert them to the dark side!) and they all said it went down well...
by Justin K
21:15 Thu 12 May 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Edward Sheldon Ruby
Replies: 1
Views: 793

Re: NV Edward Sheldon Ruby

I bought a bottle of their Ruby Port years ago and thought it was also very good value. Do they pay a little more for their blend than the supermarkets I wonder? I haven’t bought their own label champagne but I have had it at a Christmas bash a few years back (the year you came down to us) and the o...
by Justin K
21:03 Thu 12 May 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Churchill Online Tasting - today 10 May 2022
Replies: 6
Views: 2167

Re: Churchill Online Tasting - today 10 May 2022

Only seeing this now Alex I would have been on for a chat, next time perhaps? Short but sweet (pardon the pun).
by Justin K
15:58 Thu 05 May 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Old Decanted Port
Replies: 8
Views: 2122

Re: Old Decanted Port

I'm in but all I have is a half bottle of Cockburn's 1950!
by Justin K
19:01 Sat 30 Apr 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port in movies, dramas and tv series
Replies: 23
Views: 23374

Re: Port in movies, dramas and tv series

A couple of nights ago I caught the end of an episode of Heartbeat (Niamh Cusack!), didn't manage to grasp the storyline but someone seemed to be stealing Port and selling it on the cheap. The coppers caught them loading cases (Warres) on to a truck and in the execution of their duty they caused a w...
by Justin K
22:39 Thu 28 Apr 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 831762

Re: Latest buy

6 x Malvedos 1995
3 x Cockburns 2000

Bought at auction.
by Justin K
11:17 Fri 08 Apr 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Emergency, Tue 26 April 2022
Replies: 126
Views: 41363

Re: Emergency, Tue 26 April 2022

I see I am now a 'Martinez 1985'. By coincidence I have a case of it arriving tomorrow. Hurrah! Wait. Is that how it is supposed to work? Where is my case of Dalva Golden White 1952?!? No, it defines what you have to bring to share with others at the next informal. Ooh, this is good for me. Yup I t...
by Justin K
22:52 Wed 06 Apr 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2022 Virtual Tasting #4 - Wed 13 April
Replies: 14
Views: 3222

Re: 2022 Virtual Tasting #4 - Wed 13 April

Yes but I’ll be late, around 21.00hrs.
by Justin K
20:10 Mon 14 Feb 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1985 Horizontal - 16 March 2022
Replies: 131
Views: 43007

Re: 1985 Horizontal - 16 March 2022

It is with great regret that I am no longer in a position to attend as that is Cheltenham week and I will be otherwise engaged (and since it is the same week every year you would have thought that I would have remembered that). Tighten those bootlaces and take to the field Harry!
by Justin K
21:54 Mon 31 Jan 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Allnutt 1893 Price List
Replies: 17
Views: 4223

Re: Allnutt 1893 Price List

I can’t get the DeLorean started; anyone got jump leads?
by Justin K
23:09 Wed 19 Jan 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 831762

Re: Latest buy

Doggett wrote: 22:26 Wed 19 Jan 2022
Justin K wrote: 20:45 Wed 19 Jan 2022 12 x T70 PB in 🇮🇪
You finally persuaded her! Good man.
Yes but she’s now in her 80’s (I think) so I’ll have to make them last a lifetime; one every 3 years😊🤞
by Justin K
20:45 Wed 19 Jan 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 831762

Re: Latest buy

12 x T70 PB in 🇮🇪
by Justin K
21:47 Wed 12 Jan 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Pointless Statistics
Replies: 251
Views: 191856

Re: Pointless Statistics

Fonseca should be 9.23%. Now does it add up?
by Justin K
18:28 Mon 10 Jan 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Pointless Statistics
Replies: 251
Views: 191856

Re: Pointless Statistics

At the end of 2021, I had a cellar which was composed of: 72.47% Port (72.46% last year) 3.42% Bordeaux (2.58%) 2.80% Italy (3.10) 14.93% Spirits (7.06%) 6.38%(15.12) Others including Lebanon, Australia, USA, Spain, Germany, France and Portugal. 1920's, 30's & 40's 1.10% (1.20%) 1950's 1.32% (1....
by Justin K
17:12 Mon 10 Jan 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 10 Jan 2022 Virtual Tasting #1
Replies: 10
Views: 3313

Re: 10 Jan 2022 Virtual Tasting #1

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 16:02 Mon 10 Jan 2022 With only 4 of us expressing an interest, 1 of whom is tentative and 1 of whom can only join after 8pm, I suggest we cancel this proposed Virtual Tasting.

Any strong dissenters?
Ah no I had a glass of Churchill's 10 y.o. all ready and I'm gradually getting my taste back.
by Justin K
21:38 Sun 09 Jan 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Churchill's Port Club
Replies: 57
Views: 32525

Re: Churchill's Port Club

Yes Neil, I’ve used it, thought the mechanism was a little stiff but drew the cork cleaner than my normal waiter’s friend. Will use the bag for shopping but not sure about the notebook and pencils; does anybody use pencils anymore?
by Justin K
21:29 Sun 09 Jan 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 10 Jan 2022 Virtual Tasting #1
Replies: 10
Views: 3313

Re: 10 Jan 2022 Virtual Tasting #1

I may join you but it would be after 20.00.
by Justin K
00:49 Mon 27 Dec 2021
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Vintages, Second Edition
Replies: 189
Views: 82627

Re: Port Vintages, Second Edition

😂🥃🍷🥂😊
by Justin K
00:48 Mon 27 Dec 2021
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Vintages, Second Edition
Replies: 189
Views: 82627

Re: Port Vintages, Second Edition

That would be an ecumenical question. On a point of order that quotation is strictly reserved for persons from the island of Ireland (have I been careful now Michael?). You weren’t to know George but as a lawyer ignorance is no defence😊 Oh likewise “the money was just resting in my account” Happy N...
by Justin K
23:03 Wed 22 Dec 2021
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Vintages, Second Edition
Replies: 189
Views: 82627

Re: Port Vintages, Second Edition

Times New Roman please😊
by Justin K
16:26 Sun 19 Dec 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 22 Dec 2021 - Virtual Tasting #17, Festive
Replies: 16
Views: 4400

Re: Wed 22 Dec 2021 - Virtual Tasting #17, Festive

Two threads we are eager😊
Looking forward to it🍷
by Justin K
22:16 Sat 18 Dec 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Virtual Tasting #17 - Festive - Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Replies: 4
Views: 2567

Re: Virtual Tasting #17 - Festive - Wednesday 22nd December 2021

Yes finishing up work on Wednesday after a second crap year so looking forward to downing as much Port as I can.
by Justin K
23:50 Fri 17 Dec 2021
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Festive Drinking 2021
Replies: 65
Views: 8615

Re: Festive Drinking 2021

No decisions yet about the festive season but by golly last night's lineup was something 1904 Cockburn 1920 Graham 1920 Taylor 1936 Malvasia c1940s Unknown 1947 Smith Woodhouse 1947 Cockburn 1955 Graham 1960 Sandeman (1) 1960 Sandeman (2) 1960 Warre 2005 Declassified Sauternes 2015 Graham LBV What ...