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A Gould Campbell 1980. One of those recently released by the newness of the cork. Good wine though, very dark and could do with another ten years.

Earlier in the week, a half-bottle of Fonseca Guimaerans 1995. Good, but still young for my taste, though now maturing quite quickly (in halves, at least). Tonight, a Graham's 30yr tawny opened; will post TNs.

I've just finished an absolutely splendid bottle of Vesuvio 1994 that I bought when it first shipped over. It fully lived up to its reputation.

But it still wasn't better than Taylor 2010 LBV so far in 2017?

I have had Smith Woodhouse traditional LBV 2003 and Kopke filtered Late Bottled Vintage 2011, both were quite palatable. SW nicest.

Old Bridge wrote: ↑22:41 Sat 03 Jun 2017 But it still wasn't better than Taylor 2010 LBV so far in 2017?

I am rather a long way behind in the tasting notes I have posted. Perhaps I should keep my footer more up to date than my tasting notes. I shall update my footer tomorrow.

Please don't let me rush you AHB. I just thought the Vesuvio must be higher marks than the Taylor LBV.

1999 Dow's Quinta do Bomfim VP 37,5 cl, to try out my new small decanting caraf which I received today

Very neat. You will have one for each guest, of course?

Old Bridge wrote: ↑22:14 Thu 29 Jun 2017 Very neat. You will have one for each guest, of course?

Of course , first I ordered just the one, to see how it is, but now there's no reason what so ever not to order many more. That shall be some dinnerparty

Malvedos 2003 from a half. Very good!

A half bottle decanter - nice. That's got some class.

I'll probably open a Morgan 1991 this weekend. Or maybe a Churchill 1985. I have both standing up to be drunk soon.

Taylor's 2011 LBV

Just opened a Warre 1970 and settled down to watch a recording of the Thursday Night Football game between the LA Rams and SF Fortyniners.

AHB wrote: ↑23:35 Sat 23 Sep 2017 Just opened a Warre 1970 and settled down to watch a recording of the Thursday Night Football game between the LA Rams and SF 49'ers.

Fixed

Been drinking my way through that bottle of Dalva 2007 white colheita that was gifted to us at the end of the Dalva tasting in Porto. Served chilled it's absolutely delicious and I wish that we could get hold of some more...

Andy Velebil wrote: ↑10:10 Sun 24 Sep 2017

AHB wrote: ↑23:35 Sat 23 Sep 2017 Just opened a Warre 1970 and settled down to watch a recording of the Thursday Night Football game between the LA Rams and SF 49'ers.

Fixed

LOL

Dow's Bomfim 15, Vesuvio 15, Cockburn's 15. All are very good. Cockburn's was my farorite

/2alph wrote: ↑06:38 Mon 25 Sep 2017 Dow's Bomfim 15, Vesuvio 15, Cockburn's 15. All are very good. Cockburn's was my farorite

Interesting, I have been thinking of the Cockburn. But perhaps if I was to buy something young I should wait for the '16s.

Warre 85. Better than I remember it, but no cigar.

I'm sitting at home catching up on various bits of paperwork with the New Orleans - Miami game playing on the TV and a bottle of Delaforce 1977 slowly going down. Even dull games are quite interesting when you have a bottle of Delaforce 1977 on hand - I pity the 80,000 people at the stadium though!

Yesterday I opened a bottle of Cálem Vintage Port 1985, and tonight I am finishing it off.
A very nice port, and that is a pleasant thought when it is the most abundant VP in my cellar.

2012 Sandeman LBV - only £12something at my local Waitrose.

Vesuvio 1996

Quinta da Romaneira Vintage Port 2011

I tried it with a rare steak last night, but that went against the grain with me. Generic Côtes du Rhône NV felt much more right.

I'm drinking a half bottle of Smith Woodhouse 1983 tonight, before I make yet another trip from Heathrow tomorrow.