2006 Declarations

Post by **DRT** » 23:06 Sat 05 Apr 2008

Please use this thread to post any information you find on 2006 VP decalrations in the coming few weeks.

I have made this post a Sticky so that you can find it at the top of the Forum but once most or all of the houses have played their 2006 cards it will return to being a normal thread and end up in the mix with the rest of the threads here.

Thanks

Derek

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 20:02 Sun 06 Apr 2008

First feedback from Verena Niepoort: No intention to declare a 2006 VP.

Axel

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 19:08 Mon 07 Apr 2008

No: Borges, La Rosa, Da Silva (Dalva), Passadouro, Pintas, Nossa N.S. do Carmo

Axel

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 19:52 Mon 07 Apr 2008

The Symingtons are going for the following: Vesuvio, Sra. da Ribeira, Malvedos, Bomfim and Cavadinha.

Vesuvio and Sra. da Ribeira will be on the market soon, the others will be withheld.

Axel

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 21:52 Mon 07 Apr 2008

I believe no Nacional - despite the fact that I did my best to tread the grape to give maximum extract and flavour

SimonSaysDrink · Post by **SimonSaysDrink** » 07:14 Tue 08 Apr 2008

Granted, this probably should go under a different headliner, but the theme is relevant: Niepoort decided to forego their renowned dry wines 'Batuta' and 'Charme' bottlings for 2006 as well. Apparently quality was a bit evasive in 2006, something I detected amongst many Douro wines at ProWein a few weeks back. Shucks.

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 13:56 Tue 08 Apr 2008

No Ramos Pinto VP as well.

Axel

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 13:32 Wed 09 Apr 2008

Cockburn will produce a Canais 06. They will send samples to the IDVP soon.

Axel

Conky · Post by **Conky** » 14:08 Wed 09 Apr 2008

Axel,

Your a font of knowledge on this one, keep it up.
Could I ask where you're getting your information from? Is it trade information, or are you making your own enquiries?

Alan

Post by **DRT** » 00:56 Thu 10 Apr 2008

Intended declarations notified so far:

Dow's Quinta do Bomfim
Dow's Senhora da Ribeira
Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos
Quinta do Vesuvio*
Warre's Quinta da Cavadinha

Derek

*at least 7 members of this forum had their feet in this stuff in October 2006 and I suspect it will sell well to that group regardless of price

Post by **jdaw1** » 01:41 Thu 10 Apr 2008

Derek T. wrote:Intended declarations notified so far:

Dow's Quinta do Bomfim

Dow's Senhora da Ribeira

Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos

Quinta do Vesuvio*

Warre's Quinta da Cavadinha

All second names, except Vesuvio which is its own second name. My daughter and nephew, born 2006, will be getting 2003s it seems. Must speak to Uncle T about prices.

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 12:32 Thu 10 Apr 2008

Conky,

I sent a mail to all the companies I know and they are responing. I rather like to rely on first hand info when doing these things.

Derek: Sogrape (i.e. Sandemann, Ferreira and Offley) will not declare a VP in 06.

Axel

Post by **DRT** » 21:43 Thu 10 Apr 2008

jdaw1 wrote:
Derek T. wrote:Intended declarations notified so far:

Dow's Quinta do Bomfim

Dow's Senhora da Ribeira

Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos

Quinta do Vesuvio*

Warre's Quinta da Cavadinha
All second names, except Vesuvio which is its own second name. My daughter and nephew, born 2006, will be getting 2003s it seems. Must speak to Uncle T about prices.

I think you should consider half a case of the Vesuvio for each of them so that you can say - I know 6 guys who have had their feet in that stuff

Derek

PS: Although at least 7 members had their feet in it I believe you have only met 6 of them.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:40 Thu 10 Apr 2008

Presumably the seventh is named within the previous post? Yes, maybe two cases: one of 2003, one of Vesuvio 2006. Maybe. Must speak to the man about prices.

Post by **DRT** » 23:09 Thu 10 Apr 2008

jdaw1 wrote:Presumably the seventh is named within the previous post?

No. He lives in Southern California, likes chemicals and hasn't been seen around here for some time.

Those who you have met are:

AHB
ADV
Christopher
Derek T.
EricD
Roy Hersh

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 07:57 Fri 11 Apr 2008

Back to the point guys. Because of the fact that 06 does not seem to be a superb vintage anyway I dont want to spoil my last bit of hope imagining that some nasty british-american feet, who were not washed a lot during this tour beforehand left their mark in the wine as well

Portal is declaring a SQVP in 06.

Axel

10Anos · Post by **10Anos** » 16:30 Fri 11 Apr 2008

Axel P wrote:I dont want to spoil my last bit of hope imagining that some nasty british-american feet, who were not washed a lot during this tour beforehand left their mark in the wine as well

Why else would people prefer VPs made from foot trodden grapes over mechanically trodden grapes?

Andy Velebil · Post by **Andy Velebil** » 17:55 Fri 11 Apr 2008

Derek T. wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:Presumably the seventh is named within the previous post?
No. He lives in Southern California, likes chemicals and hasn't been seen around here for some time.

Those who you have met are:
AHB
ADV
Christopher
Derek T.
EricD
Roy Hersh

he actually lives in central California

We Californians are a bit sensitive to where we live and what you call us

Andy Velebil · Post by **Andy Velebil** » 17:58 Fri 11 Apr 2008

10Anos wrote:
Axel P wrote:I dont want to spoil my last bit of hope imagining that some nasty british-american feet, who were not washed a lot during this tour beforehand left their mark in the wine as well
Why else would people prefer VPs made from foot trodden grapes over mechanically trodden grapes?

My feet were clean, as I did spill some 1990 Vesuvio on them as I was walking bare feet on the dirt to the lagar room, so that bit of alcohol sterilized them real good

RonnieRoots · Post by **RonnieRoots** » 18:39 Fri 11 Apr 2008

ADV wrote:
10Anos wrote:
Axel P wrote:I dont want to spoil my last bit of hope imagining that some nasty british-american feet, who were not washed a lot during this tour beforehand left their mark in the wine as well
Why else would people prefer VPs made from foot trodden grapes over mechanically trodden grapes?
My feet were clean, as I did spill some 1990 Vesuvio on them as I was walking bare feet on the dirt to the lagar room, so that bit of alcohol sterilized them real good

And then you rebottled the 1990 and called the 'specal aroma' Douro Bake?

Andy Velebil · Post by **Andy Velebil** » 18:55 Fri 11 Apr 2008

1990 Vesuvio "Toe-jam" Reserva

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 15:58 Mon 14 Apr 2008

Thanks for the response. If I will ever lay hand on this VPs I try to point out who trod them.

No Seara D'Ordens in 2006

Axel

Conky · Post by **Conky** » 08:48 Tue 15 Apr 2008

Axel P wrote:Thanks for the response. If I will ever lay hand on this VPs I try to point out who trod them.

No Seara D'Ordens in 2006

Axel

On the assumption this is Port, this is a name I've never heard of!

This does happen periodically, but it always amazes me when a brand new name (To me of course) like this, pops up on the radar.

Alan

Axel P · Post by **Axel P** » 21:47 Tue 15 Apr 2008

Alan,

same with me. Ive just been sent samples of the 2005 VP and they are very, very good.

Please check the hompepage: http://www.quintasearadordens.pa-net.pt/

There is no way one knows everything about Port.

Axel

10Anos · Post by **10Anos** » 05:59 Wed 16 Apr 2008

Axel P wrote:Please check the hompepage: http://www.quintasearadordens.pa-net.pt/

There is no way one knows everything about Port.

I did and learned another thing: Special Reserve Tawny. Never knew it existed, but they make it...

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