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by MigSU
23:22 Wed 06 Nov 2024
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: Makes sense, I guess...
Replies: 5
Views: 109

Re: Makes sense, I guess...

I guessed as much. Still...sorry you didn't win.
by MigSU
21:36 Wed 06 Nov 2024
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: Makes sense, I guess...
Replies: 5
Views: 109

Re: Makes sense, I guess...

I'm sorry for your loss, Glenn.
by MigSU
16:31 Thu 31 Oct 2024
Forum: Meaningless Drivel
Topic: Apostrophe crimes
Replies: 2074
Views: 744655

Re: Apostrophe crimes

Inexcusable. It doesn't even make sense, there's no need for an apostrophe anywhere in that sentence.
by MigSU
22:17 Wed 30 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2220
Views: 994782

Re: Latest buy

Glenn E. wrote: 19:09 Wed 30 Oct 2024
MigSU wrote: 13:25 Wed 30 Oct 2024 It has arrived!

At €130 (bought from Kopke itself) I think it was a good buy. Can't wait to open it.
That's a great price! Especially considering the BBR price for the Noval 50.
Well, it costs €260 in Kopke's website. I have a hook there :twisted:
by MigSU
13:25 Wed 30 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2220
Views: 994782

Re: Latest buy

It has arrived!

At €130 (bought from Kopke itself) I think it was a good buy. Can't wait to open it.
by MigSU
18:44 Sun 27 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Something off with this 1964 RP
Replies: 9
Views: 673

Re: Something off with this 1964 RP

You can't catch what you don't want to catch.
by MigSU
18:33 Fri 25 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Something off with this 1964 RP
Replies: 9
Views: 673

Re: Something off with this 1964 RP

Yes, anniversaries are fertile ground for this sort of nonsense. I couldn't stop chuckling when I saw the bar top. Such a silly thing.

That said, the bloody thing is already at €138 with 2 days remaining. Ridiculous that they haven't removed it yet.
by MigSU
13:32 Fri 25 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Something off with this 1964 RP
Replies: 9
Views: 673

Something off with this 1964 RP

Just thought some pictures of this alleged Ramos Pinto 1964 should be shared. https://assets.catawiki.com/image/cw_large/plain/assets/catawiki/assets/2024/10/17/6/c/d/6cd27bf0-b98f-43c1-840b-389bb875762c.jpg https://assets.catawiki.com/image/cw_large/plain/assets/catawiki/assets/2024/10/17/f/8/9/f89...
by MigSU
22:36 Thu 17 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2220
Views: 994782

Re: Latest buy

A lovely white colheita.
by MigSU
18:20 Thu 17 Oct 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Pintas Vertical
Replies: 35
Views: 3335

Re: Pintas Vertical

Bertie3000 wrote: 13:07 Thu 17 Oct 2024 Hi if there is a space available could I be added to the attendee list (or to the reserve list if not). I do not own any of their ports but happy to buy as needed. I really like the white they make Guru/Guru NM too. Michael (MJRM).
Guru white is excellent, I agree.
by MigSU
12:28 Tue 15 Oct 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Pintas Vertical
Replies: 35
Views: 3335

Re: Pintas Vertical

Their still wines are brilliant, some of the best in the Douro. I don't have as much experience with their ports (mostly with tawnies from their Manoella brand, which are very good) other than tasting at fairs and the like, but they should be on the same level.
by MigSU
09:09 Tue 15 Oct 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Pintas Vertical
Replies: 35
Views: 3335

Re: Pintas Vertical

I have 2003, 2007, 2014, 2016.
It's unlikely I'll make the tasting, but these things pop up every once in a while.
by MigSU
07:34 Thu 10 Oct 2024
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: NV 30 Year Old Moscatel Bodegas Malaga Virgen
Replies: 12
Views: 2939

Re: NV 30 Year Old Moscatel Bodegas Malaga Virgen

God damn Google.

"Is Tokaji fortified?"

"Yes. Also, no."
by MigSU
19:44 Wed 09 Oct 2024
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: NV 30 Year Old Moscatel Bodegas Malaga Virgen
Replies: 12
Views: 2939

Re: NV 30 Year Old Moscatel Bodegas Malaga Virgen

Wait until you taste Carcavelos… George, I tried one about 2 years ago. It don't recall if it was a 12 year-old or 15 year-old, but it was just okay. I didn't take notes on it, but I remember being a little disappointed because I was expecting more from it. It's possible it was a bad bottle, but it...
by MigSU
18:13 Mon 07 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1994 Offley Boa Vista
Replies: 2
Views: 508

Re: 1994 Offley Boa Vista

Surprised that a 94 VP is ready now, but I'll be on the lookout for it.
by MigSU
12:26 Mon 07 Oct 2024
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: NV 30 Year Old Moscatel Bodegas Malaga Virgen
Replies: 12
Views: 2939

Re: NV 30 Year Old Moscatel Bodegas Malaga Virgen

There's also Moscatel fortified wine in the Douro (mostly from the Favaios/Alijó area).
by MigSU
23:05 Sun 06 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2015 Quinta Seara d'Ordens
Replies: 3
Views: 765

Re: 2015 Quinta Seara d'Ordens

I went to university with the son of the owners, and he's now very involved in the winemaking (we did oenology together). They're a very decent producer. Their table wines are hit and miss, but their Ports are of a very consistent quality. Not top tier but very decent. That's good to hear. I enjoye...
by MigSU
22:28 Sun 06 Oct 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tues 8th October - Undisturbed & Other 1970s
Replies: 80
Views: 16920

Re: Tues 8th October - Undisturbed & Other 1970s

Make tons of marmalade. It keeps well. They're also good sliced and put in the oven with brown sugar/honey and cinnamon.
by MigSU
22:26 Sun 06 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2015 Quinta Seara d'Ordens
Replies: 3
Views: 765

Re: 2015 Quinta Seara d'Ordens

I went to university with the son of the owners, and he's now very involved in the winemaking (we did oenology together). They're a very decent producer. Their table wines are hit and miss, but their Ports are of a very consistent quality. Not top tier but very decent.
by MigSU
13:40 Sun 06 Oct 2024
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 50 Year Old Tawnies - 1 October 2024
Replies: 81
Views: 39813

Re: 50 Year Old Tawnies - 1 October 2024

Now I'm extremely tempted by that Kopke. I might be able to get it for 130/140 euros, it's very tempting.
by MigSU
10:39 Sat 05 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2220
Views: 994782

Re: Latest buy

I just used an Ah So corkscrew (the ones with the two metal prongs). Didn't want to risk a cork implosion.
by MigSU
09:37 Sat 05 Oct 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2220
Views: 994782

Re: Latest buy

As someone born in 1984, I've had it twice (and I see it quite often on auction). I think it's a pretty decent VP, from a quite underwhelming year. Perfectly enjoyable, it just won't blow anyone's mind. Honestly, don't take too long to drink it, I think it will only get worse from now on (I had it t...
by MigSU
20:19 Fri 04 Oct 2024
Forum: Reference
Topic: Port brand abbreviations
Replies: 395
Views: 345339

Re: Port brand abbreviations

Carlos Alonso Douro Wines Lda have vineyards around Alijó. While mainly a winemaker, they have also been making Vintage Port for the last decade or so and have declared several vintages in those years. Their Vintage Ports are bottled, shipped and sold under the Piano brand. (Their Peace & Love ...
by MigSU
16:09 Mon 23 Sep 2024
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2220
Views: 994782

Re: Latest buy

Excellent buy, to be honest.