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A little spirit, but for sure one the top third in quality for the vintage. This port is taking the scenic road to maturity. Those who were down it for the last decade may have a change of heart on the next go around. I find 1977 in general to be more hype than its warranted. I'll take '85 over '77 ...

Fill the large format with current LBV and see how it is in 10-20 years...

I play it safe and never put any stemware in the dishwasher. The one in a million that breaks is such a pain, I'd just rather wash them all by hand and not worry.

I haven't been digging the top 94 VP's right now and would hold off from drinking for the near future. Re-visit 4-5 years.

I have had this vintage a few times since September and it is rocking.

Can you wait it off and drink both on their upcoming 50th anniversaries? Do you have an '63 for this year? As others have mentioned, it's a coin toss.

Where are you located?

davidwythe wrote:I am looking to sell for around £900. What do you guys think?

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If you can get anywhere near £900 for a case of '85 Grahams, you are in the wrong business! The Symingtons will be ringing your phone as the next UK sales manager!

Dalva and then Kopke are the go to aged white port brands.

Has to be pre 1985 at least...

Took a quick look through the Sandeman chapter. Some cool stuff in there. Will spend some more time going through when I can. I've had most of the 20th century Sandeman vintages, so it'll be interesting how their notes line up with my foggy memory.

Well done guys!

Best is to try a sample of what's available and go from there. Doesn't matter a suggestion if it's not a choice. Plus, you want cheeses that you actually like!

The last few of these from my collection have been rocking! One of the best 70's up there with Fonseca & Niepoort.

Most likely Amontillado which can wear many shoes for sherry. Not too robust or light; just right for most circumstances.

'63 & 66 Grahams, need someone to help me drink them.

Would have to be really cheap (40-50% retail) for me to consider buying that bottle. I like tawny is fresh bottled as possible.

Most you'll get in USA assuming it's in great condition is around $300 for the case, most likely less. I would just drink it. Retail and 2nd market pricing are worlds apart.

Sounds like a winner. Never seen or heard of it in USA.

This is a no brainer! If you already have a cellar/room which you are willing to commit completely to wine storage I would never consider wine fridges. After all, you're paying a lot of money for a steel box and shelves which you don't need. Just insulate the room and install a small cooling system...

I live in MA and would buy the whole lot off of you, straight up cash.

Please send me a PM. I drive by Plymouth on the way to the Cape quite often.

Suprised no has offered £875 cash for the whole thing

Quevedo is way out there, long drive indeed.

Most of the quintas are actually working farms and are not set up to greet tourists out-of-the-blue like in Napa

Right now, I don't have much for Warre. Excel is saying a magnum 1970, plenty of 1994 and some 2000 LBV's.

40 year old Taylor tawny is great stuff. Tough choice between a 1970 vintage and a 40 year tawny. If it has to be "40", go with the tawny. No gamble on whether it'll be corked, etc...