Ditto.
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- Fonseca 1980
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9 bottles of 2000 Niepoort Secundum. I have been much enjoying the halves of Fortnum & Mason 2000 that I have been drinking (which is Secundum also); I find the higher total acidity and very slightly lower sugar level refreshing.
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2 each of:
- 1980 Quarles Harris
- 1991 Vesuvio
- 1994 Gould Campbell
- 2000 Noval Silval
- 1980 Quarles Harris
- 1991 Vesuvio
- 1994 Gould Campbell
- 2000 Noval Silval
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3 x Croft 2000
2 x Vesuvio 1991
...and inspired by recent LBV conversation (and aware that this is an area where my cellar is under stocked), so made use of the 25% off at Waitrose Cellar to get 4 each of:
- Graham’s LBV 2013
- Sandeman LBV 2015
- Warre’s LBV 2007
2 x Vesuvio 1991
...and inspired by recent LBV conversation (and aware that this is an area where my cellar is under stocked), so made use of the 25% off at Waitrose Cellar to get 4 each of:
- Graham’s LBV 2013
- Sandeman LBV 2015
- Warre’s LBV 2007
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- Fonseca 1980
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3 x Vargellas 1995 en demi
3 x Croft Roeda 2005 en demi
...both from Tanners as part of a selection of half bottles of wine for drinking solus over the next few weeks/months.
3 x Croft Roeda 2005 en demi
...both from Tanners as part of a selection of half bottles of wine for drinking solus over the next few weeks/months.
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I have found the 2000 Croft to be passable, but somewhat non-memorable.
- Alex Bridgeman
- Graham’s 1948
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I had a similar opinion until about a month ago when I tried it for the first time in about 3 years. It has transformed itself into a delicious and well balanced Port that i would enjoy drinking now or in the future.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
- uncle tom
- Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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Bit of a turkey shoot on the auction circuit right now..
Have just bought a case (12) of T03 for a few pennies over £400 all-in - I think that's a shade less than the release price..
Have just bought a case (12) of T03 for a few pennies over £400 all-in - I think that's a shade less than the release price..
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
- Alex Bridgeman
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That's something of a steal. Nice buy Tom.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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I think I was bidding in the same sale as Tom (on different lots). Croft 91 at £31/bt all in and Fonseca 92 at £50/bt... I'm very happy with those.
- Alex Bridgeman
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Those are excellent prices you both achieved.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Not a recent purchase, but took delivery yesterday.
Is this possibly the largest box for a single "bottle"?
Is this possibly the largest box for a single "bottle"?
- uncle tom
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Not quite..Is this possibly the largest box for a single "bottle"?
You should see the boxes used to pack my Nebuchadnezzars..
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
- Alex Bridgeman
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Let’s have some pictures of the box within the box. Did it come in the beautiful ebony box?
I can’t figure out how to post a picture but you can see what I mean here https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWG_VzJNaU/
I can’t figure out how to post a picture but you can see what I mean here https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWG_VzJNaU/
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Nowhere near as impressive as the 77 box, but still quite nice. Will post appropriate images tomorrow.AHB wrote: ↑19:36 Fri 12 Jun 2020 Let’s have some pictures of the box within the box. Did it come in the beautiful ebony box?
I can’t figure out how to post a picture but you can see what I mean here https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWG_VzJNaU/
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I picked up 7 x 1964 Noval Nacional. That's my birth year and these were fairly reasonably priced (about 1/3 the last price I'd seen) so I couldn't pass up the opportunity.
If anyone sees a 1964 Dow, let me know. That's the only VP that I'm missing, though it's theoretically possible that there's also an Offley Boa Vista. Julian deemed OBV questionable in Port Vintages.
I already opened my bottle of Vasconcellos-labeled, Butler Nephew capsuled Port from that vintage. So that '?' in Port Vintages can be upgraded. (I sent Julian a picture and still have the bottle.) Some brief research indicates that Vasconcellos/Butler Nephew was owned by Gonzales Byass around that time, so that might help explain the GB notation in Port Vintages.
If anyone sees a 1964 Dow, let me know. That's the only VP that I'm missing, though it's theoretically possible that there's also an Offley Boa Vista. Julian deemed OBV questionable in Port Vintages.
I already opened my bottle of Vasconcellos-labeled, Butler Nephew capsuled Port from that vintage. So that '?' in Port Vintages can be upgraded. (I sent Julian a picture and still have the bottle.) Some brief research indicates that Vasconcellos/Butler Nephew was owned by Gonzales Byass around that time, so that might help explain the GB notation in Port Vintages.
Glenn Elliott
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As requested...AHB wrote: ↑19:36 Fri 12 Jun 2020 Let’s have some pictures of the box within the box. Did it come in the beautiful ebony box?
I can’t figure out how to post a picture but you can see what I mean here https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWG_VzJNaU/
The D75 isn't numbered like Alex's D77, and the box is nowhere near as impressive.
The Warre equivalents are much more utilitarian (and therefore cellar-friendly).
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Following recommendation elsewhere about TheDrinkShop.com got 6 bottles of Roeda 2002 from them. With delivery came to £19.21 per bottle, which I would suggest is a bargain.
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Just acquired a 12bt case of 1994 Quinta de la Rosa. Not yet delivered, but potentially open to getting rid of a few bottles.
If you're interested PM or email me.
If you're interested PM or email me.
- Alex Bridgeman
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I had a bottle of the la Rosa '94 in November last year. It was drinking very nicely.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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- Alex Bridgeman
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My latest purchase was 8 bottles of Sainsbury Taste the Difference 2000
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.