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by rich_n
10:30 Sat 16 Mar 2024
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Aged LBVs, 5 March 2024
Replies: 7
Views: 413

Re: Aged LBVs, 5 March 2024

This thread along with the tasting notes so far are fascinating and very enlightening! I wonder if the more modern LBVs from the likes of Sandeman and Quevedo might stand the test of time in a similar way...
by rich_n
16:49 Thu 29 Feb 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: May 23rd, 2024 - LBV - The Young Turks
Replies: 48
Views: 70190

Re: LBV - The Young Turks

The 23rd of May works very well for me.
by rich_n
15:50 Fri 23 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Mould under foil/on top of cork
Replies: 5
Views: 325

Re: Mould under foil/on top of cork

I believe cellar mould is a form of penicillin and is essentially the same mould as you find on the skin of a white rinded soft cheese (like Camembert or Brie). It’s harmless and can be seen in some well reputed cellars to a spectacular degree. I don’t worry about cellar mould on my bottles or cork...
by rich_n
11:51 Fri 23 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Mould under foil/on top of cork
Replies: 5
Views: 325

Re: Mould under foil/on top of cork

I've seen it often enough (saw it just yesterday, when opening a Fonseca Panascal 2004). It's not really an issue, as long as the mould doesn't extend to the *inside* of the cork. It's a good idea to clean it, though, as, when pouring, the wine might come into contact with mould that might be prese...
by rich_n
11:17 Fri 23 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Mould under foil/on top of cork
Replies: 5
Views: 325

Mould under foil/on top of cork

This is a first for me, but I'm a relative newbie when it comes to properly cellared ports - I opened a bottle of Warre Cavadinha 2001 ahead of a tasting with a few friends tonight and found white mould under the cap. I dealt with it by disinfecting it, thoroughly rinsing the area and then immediate...
by rich_n
11:13 Fri 23 Feb 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: The Big Fortified Tasting 2024 - Volunteers Welcome
Replies: 6
Views: 1600

Re: The Big Fortified Tasting 2024 - Volunteers Welcome

MigSU wrote:I'm attending this year for the first time (as a visitor). Looking forward to it and to seeing some familiar faces.
Great, fingers crossed I'll be there volunteering so it'll be good to meet you.
by rich_n
13:05 Thu 15 Feb 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: May 23rd, 2024 - LBV - The Young Turks
Replies: 48
Views: 70190

Re: LBV - The Young Turks

I wouldn't object to June if it's better for the group.
by rich_n
11:46 Wed 07 Feb 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1977's - June 11th 2024
Replies: 27
Views: 1392

Re: 1977's - June 11th 2024

Please can you add me to the reserves? I am interested but have no '77s so would need to work out a plan to acquire some or adopt, and the associated costs. I'm sure that adoption will be an option here .... Of course but I'm aware that there will be plenty of owners of the '77 vintage who would wa...
by rich_n
11:39 Wed 07 Feb 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1977's - June 11th 2024
Replies: 27
Views: 1392

Re: 1977's - June 11th 2024

Please can you add me to the reserves? I am interested but have no '77s so would need to work out a plan to acquire some or adopt, and the associated costs.
by rich_n
13:23 Wed 24 Jan 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: May 23rd, 2024 - LBV - The Young Turks
Replies: 48
Views: 70190

Re: LBV - The Young Turks

I can make that week work as long as it's not Friday as I'll be heading to Belfast for a wedding.
by rich_n
10:41 Tue 23 Jan 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: May 23rd, 2024 - LBV - The Young Turks
Replies: 48
Views: 70190

Re: LBV - The Young Turks

That's the Thursday after the BFT, which a number of us might be volunteering at. I'm open to doing that evening but just wanted to mention it in case it causes any issue.
by rich_n
09:17 Tue 23 Jan 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Thoughts on LBVs
Replies: 26
Views: 72952

Re: Thoughts on LBVs

I feel like this was the same with more recent Sandeman LBVs that I've tried - massive tannic beasts that really need time to age rather than being blended for drinking on release. My purchase strategy for LBVs is focused on those I think will age the best. Warre currently gets top billing by virtu...
by rich_n
19:22 Mon 22 Jan 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Thoughts on LBVs
Replies: 26
Views: 72952

Re: Thoughts on LBVs

The 2007 Sandeman VP is also pretty spectacular, though on release I could barely taste it because it was so tannic. I feel like this was the same with more recent Sandeman LBVs that I've tried - massive tannic beasts that really need time to age rather than being blended for drinking on release.
by rich_n
16:55 Wed 17 Jan 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Thoughts on LBVs
Replies: 26
Views: 72952

Re: Thoughts on LBVs

I’ve just opened a bottle of Sandeman 2007 LBV. While it’s nowhere near the age that Andy and Tom have been discussing, I can confirm that with 17 years of aging, this LBV is effing delicious! Good to know. When I had a Sandeman 2011 LBV a few years ago in lock down, it seemed it may need 47 years ...
by rich_n
11:57 Tue 09 Jan 2024
Forum: Travel
Topic: London in May
Replies: 14
Views: 17393

Re: London in May

Kari and I will be in London May 10-17, with the primary reason being the Graham's vertical on May 14 and the Taylor Single Harvest tasting on May 16 . But since London is much closer to Sweden than Seattle is, she plans to use this opportunity to visit her "Swedish brother" in Sweden dur...
by rich_n
10:36 Mon 08 Jan 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: May 23rd, 2024 - LBV - The Young Turks
Replies: 48
Views: 70190

Re: LBV - The Young Turks

CPR 1 wrote:Yes please, although I might suggest smaller range of years and more producers?

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I would tend to agree with this suggestion
by rich_n
10:33 Mon 08 Jan 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: May 23rd, 2024 - LBV - The Young Turks
Replies: 48
Views: 70190

Re: LBV - The Young Turks

Yes please! I have plenty of younger LBV but would be keen to try other producers.
by rich_n
19:54 Sat 06 Jan 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Thoughts on LBVs
Replies: 26
Views: 72952

Re: Thoughts on LBVs

the best value port on the market today, IMO For ruby Port, sure, but not for all Port. For me, it is very hard to beat the value of a 10 Year Old White Port. They usually cost no more (and often less) than an LBV and I, at least, typically prefer them head-to-head. Sometimes producers even make 10...
by rich_n
15:46 Sat 06 Jan 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Thoughts on LBVs
Replies: 26
Views: 72952

Re: Thoughts on LBVs

jdaw1 wrote:Excellent idea for a thread.

Over the season I had Rozès ʟʙᴠ 2009, 2011, and 2013, and this evening am having the 2014.
I don't know them as a producer at all, how have you found them? I may have to open a Quevedo or Sandeman LBV this evening now we've started this discussion!
by rich_n
12:53 Sat 06 Jan 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Festive Drinking 2023
Replies: 47
Views: 262333

Re: Festive Drinking 2023

A little late but I shared a couple of bottles of the Quevedo "Oscar's Blend" with friends on New year's eve with a bottle of 2000 Graham to follow. Both options went down very well with my friends although I forgot to take notes of the Graham - other than briefly noting that it's deliciou...
by rich_n
12:37 Sat 06 Jan 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 831485

Re: Latest buy

I had to do a little post-Christmas top up in the VWP sale, particularly in the Quevedo aisle: - 2 x 2020 Quevedo VP - 6 x 2021 Quevedo VP - 3 x Quevedo Crusted (bottled 2020) While I'm very much looking forward to the VPs, I'm particularly curious about the Quevedo Crusted, which I've not seen avai...
by rich_n
10:17 Sat 06 Jan 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Thoughts on LBVs
Replies: 26
Views: 72952

Re: Thoughts on LBVs

I absolutely agree with you that they're extremely good value, and that the lack of clarity on which are truly filtered vs capable of aging is very frustrating. I'm continuing to add particularly Quevedo LBVs as I know they are capable of aging, I enjoy them as wines and they're more easily availabl...
by rich_n
15:30 Thu 28 Dec 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Wine Aerators
Replies: 3
Views: 9185

Re: Wine Aerators

I’ve never used an aerator so never experienced the effect they create. I have splash decanted, and also shaken a Port vigorously in a decanter to achieve similar things, but generally I’m happy to let the Port develop in the glass. That's fair enough, I would still prefer to decant with plenty of ...
by rich_n
14:26 Wed 27 Dec 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Wine Aerators
Replies: 3
Views: 9185

Wine Aerators

I regularly use an aerator on red wines because I'm disorganised and tend to open them barely minutes before I want to start consuming them. I'm considering whether this might be an option when late to the party in terms of opening a port. My thoughts are that vintage ports may well need decanting b...
by rich_n
10:59 Wed 27 Dec 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Festive Drinking 2023
Replies: 47
Views: 262333

Re: Festive Drinking 2023

Christmas Day drinking started off with cremant - Simpsons of Servian Blanc de Blancs, which is rather delightful and very good value - and a rose sparkling that I didn't love and forgot to note down. I provided some beer in the form of Verdant's People, Money, Space, Time, which for my money is the...