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A Quick Introduction

Posted: 21:36 Fri 23 Jan 2009
by KSC02
Per the suggestion from jdawl, I'm taking a quick moment to introduce myself. I've often considered joining this forum, prompted by the many fine postings made on the Wine Spectator Forum, by some of the members here. I just felt that now is as good a time as any.

While I don't consider myself a true 'Porthead' like many likely here, I do have a love for it indeed and enjoy a handful throughout the year. While I suppose I would consider the '77 Taylor Fladgate and the 77 Fonseca as my favorite Ports overall, I will be quick to admit that my exposure to Port is somewhat limited compared to other types of wine and I've not experienced some of the older greats nor some of the younger ones (some of which I do own, just let lay).

So, I respectfully say 'hello' and look forward to reading, conversing and, of course, sharing Ports in the future with several of you here. In the end, my endeavor is to humbly listen to so many here, soak in your recommendations and knowledge, learning more about this fine wine and possibly starting some great friendships.

Located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, I spend a lot of time back and forth to the States, for business and pleasure, and often get together with some very fine friends made on the other Forum. Wine is very social to me. To be paired with food and shared with friends. I look forward to meeting many of you here.

Cheers.

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 23:52 Fri 23 Jan 2009
by DRT
Hi KSC02,

Welcome to :tpf:

Is there another name by which we can address you?

Derek

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 00:27 Sat 24 Jan 2009
by Alex Bridgeman
Hi KSCO2

We look forward to sharing some ports - or at least some conversations about port - with you in the future.

From what little I know about the SAC, the fact that you have to travel frequently to the US must be a great help to the finances of indulging in fine wines and vintage ports!

Alex

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 07:08 Sat 24 Jan 2009
by RonnieRoots
Wine is very social to me. To be paired with food and shared with friends.
I couldn't agree more! Welcome KSCO2. :)

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 10:28 Sun 25 Jan 2009
by KillerB
Hi KSC02, good to see you step across the divide - there's no turning back now,

Cheers,

Alex

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 02:08 Mon 26 Jan 2009
by KSC02
DRT wrote:Hi KSC02,

Welcome to :tpf:

Is there another name by which we can address you?

Derek
Certainly. I missed the personal name side here.
Glad to meet you.

Kevin

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 02:14 Mon 26 Jan 2009
by KSC02
AHB wrote:Hi KSCO2

We look forward to sharing some ports - or at least some conversations about port - with you in the future.

From what little I know about the SAC, the fact that you have to travel frequently to the US must be a great help to the finances of indulging in fine wines and vintage ports!

Alex
Certianly, the SAQ is not known for their great pricing.
Bordeaux and Champagne are probably their worst offenses to this. Simply stratusphereic.
Italian and Rhone are the better pricings, with the rest falling somewhere in between.

For Port, the U.S. is certainly a great place to source, indeed.
The 'issue' is usually the 'official' 2 bottle limit Canada has to bring across the boarder.
It does create the need for creativity at times.

However, there are a handful of Port lovers in Canada. No shortage there.

Kevin

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 02:17 Mon 26 Jan 2009
by KSC02
KillerB wrote:Hi KSC02, good to see you step across the divide - there's no turning back now,

Cheers,

Alex
Thanks for the welcome, Alex.
Been wanting to wander over to this neck of the woods for some time, after reading your posts and those of the others here that drop in on the WS Forum from time to time.
It feels like an extension of 'home', here. :)

Kevin

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 13:27 Tue 03 Feb 2009
by JohninNYC
Kevin:

A belated welcome to the forum. Have lots of fun learning more about Port!

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 23:25 Wed 04 Feb 2009
by g-man
When the weather gets nicer I've been meaning to visit montreal in the summer time with the wife.

is the 2 bottle limit only for canadians or applies to us with blue passports?

welcome to the boards too!

btw, no manichevits here!

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 00:41 Thu 05 Feb 2009
by jdaw1
You deny knowledge, and then claim as favourites T77 and F77. They are not at all bad favourites, especially the Fonseca. Good choices.

And welcome to :tpf:. We have tastings in NYC about once a month. Let us know when you are coming.

Re: A Quick Introduction

Posted: 02:17 Fri 06 Feb 2009
by KSC02
g-man wrote:When the weather gets nicer I've been meaning to visit montreal in the summer time with the wife.

is the 2 bottle limit only for canadians or applies to us with blue passports?
It'd be great to meet you g-man. You're welcome any time. Indeed, Summer is the best time to visit.

The 2 bottle limit applies to everyone, regardless of nationality.
Officially, anything outside of that depends on you claiming possesion and paying the duty, or taking the risk.
Your call. :wink: