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by DrNik
14:29 Fri 09 Jan 2015
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Start a vintage collection
Replies: 32
Views: 16928

Re: Start a vintage collection

Thank you all. It's all a few bottles here and there from different dealers. That's the whole point of the list: It's what's accessible right now. It's also the big disadvantage. A few of you have given the same advise: To not try to build a cellar too aggressively in the beginning and instead spend...
by DrNik
14:01 Thu 08 Jan 2015
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Start a vintage collection
Replies: 32
Views: 16928

Re: Start a vintage collection

The Ch85 seems especially good value given that it showed better that both the T85 and F85 at a tasting we had when Glenn was over last year. Forgot that. Yes, very true. Also agree with all Rob (RAYC) says. I notice on FTLOP some people recommended Fonseca 85 maybe. I think this is a nice idea but...
by DrNik
12:07 Thu 08 Jan 2015
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Start a vintage collection
Replies: 32
Views: 16928

Re: Start a vintage collection

djewesbury wrote:
djewesbury wrote:Excellent line-up. Good to include the Romaneira, good value port at that price.
Did you find this in the UK? Or is it coming from Portugal?

EDIT: Silly question, just noticed that you listed this in Euro.
It's not a silly question because it's actually from Holland.
by DrNik
11:30 Thu 08 Jan 2015
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Start a vintage collection
Replies: 32
Views: 16928

Re: Start a vintage collection

Thank you. I'm very excited about it. :)
by DrNik
16:58 Wed 07 Jan 2015
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Start a vintage collection
Replies: 32
Views: 16928

Start a vintage collection

Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum. After a recent trip to Porto I have become interested in vintage ports and have decided to start a collection. Since vintages are expensive I'd like to focus the first purchases on ports that can be enjoyed in the immediate future and then later supplement it wi...