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This is the debut vintage of this limited production "ultra" white from the property. Whereas the previous flagship white was about 75% Arinto and about 25% Verdelho, this wine is 100% Arinto aged for 11 months in 100% new Hungarian and French oak barrels and then aged for an additional tw...

Are you able to wipe off the markings and reuse them?

…and 2023’s version of this is now up: https://www.bbr.com/products-90068001198-an-evening-of-port-with-the-symingtons-tuesday-28th-november-2023 Slightly different format by the looks of it - more walkaround-y. As I sadly missed this last year, I’ll be going. Looks like a fun event. And one of you...

So.. not a great year by the sounds of it. Now the vintage is wrapped up, is it looking like a poor, bad or terrible one? From what I gather (no pun intended), grapes picked before the main rains that came were very good. What came after the rain, not so much. That generally means some producers wi...

PhilW wrote:Just to let those who have told me they might be interested - I am still waiting on pricing and any further info; I have told the supplier roughly how many of us are interested subject to those details; I'll be in touch by PM/email once I hear further.

Thank you! Will await more info.

A fantastic read, thank you for sharing!

Anything is fair game to open, in the right setting. That said, the bit of really old wines I have are being opened pretty sparsely at this point as they are impossible to replace or the cost now is so high not worth it. But I plan to open most of mine before I die, I hope. My spouse loves wine but ...

Alex Bridgeman wrote:My understanding is that it’s supposed to be cold and wet for the next couple of days, but the dry weather returns on Tuesday.

Yikes. Not what one wants in middle of harvest.

MigSU wrote:Massive thunderstorm yesterday, lots and lots of rain. Not good.

Seems like there’s been a lot of rain this harvest. Is it localized or pretty wide-spread area of Douro?

Thank you all again for your valuable information and insight, wish I had your passion for port! As I am sure you have read some of my posts, this bottle is an anomaly for me, it is my only introduction to the port world. I appreciate your patience and understanding in regards to my posting. If you...

Generally speaking. Once a cork starts to seep it means the cork isn’t sealing as good as intended. Those bottles go to my drink soon section. I’d suggest the same for you.

Vargellas wrote:I am trying to find out the history/background of the bottle and possible value. I have not tried to sell the bottle on this forum or any other forum.

Forgive me, I’m confused. You emailed TFP 13 yrs ago and they responded with where the bottle came from. What more specific history do you seek?

He’s 100% right. It most likely wasn’t released due to quality issues. If it had been a good year it would have been released. Even if it later turned out to be a good year, one would have seen the company open some for special tastings. To all our collective knowledge that never has happened. Telli...

Port Forum, I have a bottle of 1925 Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman Vargellas port. I am in search of any information about this bottle. The bottle appears to be a Colheita (single vintage wood aged Port..not a "Vintage Port") as it has a Selo (paper strip over the top) that wasn't used unt...

I am located in Springfield VT. Frederic from Matignetti reviewed the pictures I sent, he is under the impression it is NOT a counterfeit, offered up a value. I have been reaching out to companies who can authenticate this bottle and perhaps offer up a value. I am looking for a company in New Engla...

Vargellas wrote:No word yet from Taylor Fladgate! I did speak to the buyer at Martignetti, he gave me some background on the bottle. Fredrick said only Taylor could authenticate the bottle. I will keep reaching out.

Try social media.

There are zero bottles of pre-war Taylor’s vintage or single quinta port with a stopper cork known to anyone who has deigned to look at this thread. I argue that one can come to the preliminary conclusion, develop a theory, make an inference, or hold a suspicion, by virtue of the absence of known d...

With the greatest of respect, Dave and Andy, you are rather proving my point. From your deep knowledge you are creating a story/rationale in which it is possible for the contents of this bottle to be 1925 Vargellas. I still think that’s unlikely. - I am not aware of a single documented pre war exam...

And so there is no confusion. The ‘33 has a modern Selo and new label because Adrian Bridge pulled it from the company cellar, had the shiner bottle cleaned, new capsule and label applied specifically for that tasting. I still retain the t-cork in my possession.

I tend to approach very old bottles now with the “it’s fake until proven real” mentality. I see absolutely nothing at all that leads me to believe this is fake. As I mentioned before, the label appears to be a type used in-house. think current Sym bottles pulled from stocks without labels but they n...

mcoulson wrote:77 does appear to be a general good year ...

It is an outstanding year. Sadly marred by a lot of horrible corks.

Thank you all for your your thoughts and expertise! I will forward along information as I receive it. Is there a company/way to authenticate the bottle? Fun trying to solve this mystery! Some wine companies will allow you to mail them in to be examined. However, if it is deemed improper (fake, not ...

I’ve zoomed in on the stamp. I can make out some of what appears to be on it.

“Financas” = finances
“Portugal”
“Damoeda” = currency
“Casa” = house
“Minis…” (maybe Ministerio?) = ministry

Not sure what order they are supposed to be in. But maybe “Finances Casa Damoeda Portugal Ministero” ?

Regardless if it has been opened or not, there is obvious signs of seepage. But i can’t see the fill level. One thing bothering me is the “R” on the label. I went back through old pics of their cellar and I think it means Reserva. Which I think would indicate a tawny of some type, based on some pics...

That does not appear to be the remnants of a Selo. Rather it appears to be an old tax stamp.

It also looks like the capsule has already been cut around the base of the t-cork.

Better pics are needed.