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by SCP
18:40 Sun 17 Apr 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1994 Warre
Replies: 8
Views: 1929

Re: 1994 Warre (cask sample)

I've previously tasted the "conventional" W94 at BBR port walks in 2016 and 2019. This was comparable to those two, but noticeably less tannic which I think would be the half-bottle rather than necessarily a cask vs regular bottling.
by SCP
09:02 Sun 17 Apr 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Taylor's Terra Feita Vertical, Wednesday 2 November 2022, B&F
Replies: 171
Views: 100674

Re: Taylor's Terra Feita Vertical, Date TBC, B&F

Could I be added to the reserves please. I only have the 1986.
by SCP
20:16 Sat 16 Apr 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1994 Warre
Replies: 8
Views: 1929

1994 Warre

1994 Warre, half-bottle cask sample (with T-stopper). Opened to breathe 2 hours before drinking. Rich blackcurrant to start, followed by blackberry jam and a long finish with some tannic grip under the sides of the tongue. Outstanding. I find I prefer the profile of younger Warre over older (40+ yea...
by SCP
17:48 Sat 26 Mar 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F
Replies: 167
Views: 156090

Re: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F

I’m afraid I can’t make this any more. Next reserve?
by SCP
19:54 Thu 10 Mar 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1977 Graham
Replies: 0
Views: 805

1977 Graham

Unknown storage conditions. Double-decanted and then tasted 6 hours and 30 hours later. Minimal opacity and faded colour to a mid-orange, not promising. 6 hours in: Short entry, dominated by spirit and tobacco taste. Drinkable, but not much liked. 30 hours in: much better, gained some hints of red c...
by SCP
12:00 Mon 24 Jan 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F
Replies: 167
Views: 156090

Re: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F

Could I be added as a reserve please? I have the 1992 Passadouro (plus an appropriate amount to make up a fair value contribution), might get a Churchill Agua Alta, if there's interest.
by SCP
10:25 Mon 24 Jan 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1982 Palmer Colheita (bottled 2021)
Replies: 0
Views: 809

1982 Palmer Colheita (bottled 2021)

From 60ml, bottled 2021. From Barão de Vilar, part of the Palmer Decades Book of Port. A rare tasting note from me (take with a handful of salt), but given only one other in the index for this shipper... Red-brown colour. Some nice caramel and soft red fruit, but quite musty on the nose and hot on t...
by SCP
16:18 Sat 01 Jan 2022
Forum: Selling Port
Topic: Offer of Very Old Tawny Port in Bulk
Replies: 67
Views: 24595

Re: Offer of Very Old Tawny Port in Bulk

I would be interested as well
by SCP
21:57 Fri 25 Dec 2020
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Festive Drinking 2020
Replies: 29
Views: 11373

Re: Festive Drinking 2020

Fonseca 1985 opened and in progress for today.
Potentially a Dow 1977 to follow later in the week.
by SCP
21:00 Fri 02 Aug 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: What was the last bottle of VP you opened, and when did you open it? (VP in the summer?)
Replies: 20
Views: 15829

Re: What was the last bottle of VP you opened, and when did you open it? (VP in the summer?)

A bottle of Vesuvio 1992, opened and enjoyed over the first couple of days of the Tour de France (watching highlights)
by SCP
09:39 Sat 18 May 2019
Forum: Travel
Topic: Day trip up the Douro Valley
Replies: 8
Views: 15052

Re: Day trip up the Douro Valley

NinaG wrote: 07:24 Fri 10 May 2019 Hi,
do you have pictures?
We are going next weekend :) Happy to post some when I get back.
by SCP
11:50 Sat 26 Jan 2019
Forum: Travel
Topic: Day trip up the Douro Valley
Replies: 8
Views: 15052

Re: Day trip up the Douro Valley

Thanks Alex and Derek, I went to Quinta de la Rosa and Bomfim last time I was in the Douro valley, so was looking for other options. I have heard of a picnic at Roeda, so might try that and would then make sure we visit Tedo. If needs be we can skip the Sandeman visit (although I haven’t been to Sei...
by SCP
11:47 Sat 26 Jan 2019
Forum: Travel
Topic: Day trip up the Douro Valley
Replies: 8
Views: 15052

Re: Day trip up the Douro Valley

When looking into visiting Q’ta do Vesuvio, I came across: http://milesaway.pt/projects/quintas/?lang=en Perhaps others on this forum have heard of this particular guide? A very interesting guide, not one I'd heard of before. Hmm, I hadn’t found that either when searching for Vesuvio visits, thanks...
by SCP
18:48 Tue 15 Jan 2019
Forum: Travel
Topic: Day trip up the Douro Valley
Replies: 8
Views: 15052

Re: Day trip up the Douro Valley

After reading through the many notes here, the latest plan is the following (unless Vesuvio does indeed take visitors): Train Porto - Pinhao, quick lunch Walk to Quinta da Roeda Taxi to Quinta do Seixo Taxi to Quinta do Tedo (tapas dinner here, or in castas e pratos in Regua) Taxi to Regua & tra...
by SCP
14:04 Tue 15 Jan 2019
Forum: Travel
Topic: Day trip up the Douro Valley
Replies: 8
Views: 15052

Day trip up the Douro Valley

I'm planning a day trip up the Douro for 6-8 people in May and looking for a little advice. All of the group enjoy port, with varying degrees of knowledge (half have been to Porto before). I've previously been to the Douro valley and visited Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta de la Rosa on foot from Pinhao...
by SCP
11:22 Sat 12 Jan 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Taylor 2016 vintage
Replies: 3
Views: 4257

Re: Taylor 2016 vintage

Farr Vintners have plenty of stock (11 cases).
by SCP
01:21 Tue 11 Dec 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Graham's First Flight 2003
Replies: 12
Views: 10527

Re: Graham's First Flight 2003

Spotted at Heathrow T5 today. Priced at £39.99.
by SCP
18:22 Sun 09 Sep 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Sourcing T stoppers
Replies: 3
Views: 3653

Re: Sourcing T stoppers

Thanks Tom! Order placed.
by SCP
17:29 Sun 09 Sep 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Sourcing T stoppers
Replies: 3
Views: 3653

Sourcing T stoppers

We have a big event coming up next month, for which we will need to double decant ~15-18 bottles of vintage port. I'd like to put T stoppers in and don't know where to source them (and I'm not able to drink 15 bottles of tawny in the next 4 weeks). Any ideas? If not, then any alternatives that we co...
by SCP
15:50 Tue 24 Jul 2018
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)
Replies: 9
Views: 15872

Re: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)

A thoroughly enjoyable evening in excellent company and a big thank to you all those who joined me on my return to the UK. Two special events of the evening that will live long in the memory: England won a match on penalties; many thanks to Christopher for providing a truly special bottle, the 1815 ...
by SCP
22:28 Mon 02 Jul 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)
Replies: 57
Views: 66188

Re: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)

We certainly have space in the room, so I’m sure you’re welcome to join!
by SCP
10:17 Mon 02 Jul 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)
Replies: 57
Views: 66188

Re: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)

Great, thank you.

Could I check if decanting the Ck63 8 hours beforehand works? I’d prefer to double decaf at home before heading into town.
by SCP
13:13 Fri 29 Jun 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)
Replies: 57
Views: 66188

Re: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)

jdaw1 wrote: 00:01 Fri 29 Jun 2018 The placemats have been updated. Somebody please check.
Looks good, thanks Julian.

Would someone be able to print these before Tuesday evening? I am without access to a suitable printer for the next few days.
by SCP
08:59 Mon 25 Jun 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)
Replies: 57
Views: 66188

Re: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)

jdaw1 wrote: 00:14 Sun 24 Jun 2018
SCP wrote: 16:12 Fri 22 Jun 2018I believe that should complete the food order.
jdaw1 wrote: 15:42 Sat 16 Jun 2018The food order
I don’t understand “standard fries” (= fat or skinny?), so that might be confirmed at the time. Otherwise done.
Thanks Julian - I'll send in the food order today and confirm # attendees and glasses
by SCP
16:12 Fri 22 Jun 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)
Replies: 57
Views: 66188

Re: Offline 3rd July B&F Red Room - Bring a bottle to share (sighted)

Christopher wrote: 12:39 Fri 22 Jun 2018 Ok sorry

Myself default order
Rebecca initials RJG food as me this time plus standard fires
Sorry can I please scrap other guest

Wines

Adams 66
Dow 80

Thanks
Thanks Christopher. Arrangements noted and first post updated.
I believe that should complete the food order.