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Simon Lisle

I must have had a bad bottle because it was terrible wildly unknit I just can't put it into words.

Simon Lisle

I have a pair from Taylors don't know if they are better than others though.

Simon Lisle

I'm afraid I won't be able to attend one of these I will make time

Simon Lisle

Well I've had twenty two all have been good.

Simon Lisle

I feel terribly guilty for leading you all on(sorry)

Simon Lisle

I've had the 87 with the fancy silvery label but alas it was poor weak all round.

Simon Lisle

This I think from memory was set up when Christian van Zellar left Noval the only bottle I posses is an 83.which I have'nt tasted yet

Simon Lisle

This is a great post Tom I'm afraid my experiance with Nacional is limited every time I think of bidding on one I look at all the bottles I could buy with the money and bid on others.Missing out probably.

Simon Lisle

I nearly decided not to attend this tasting but through caution to the wind and stood firm.I thought I work hard enough to have some personal pleasure come my way and thats port(secondly)

.Could we have a final list of people attending

Simon Lisle

Just for fun I tasted this against Morgans.Let me explain this using some modern popular history for me Morgans is the rockers all upfront and strong de la Rosa the mods sophisticated but lacking depth.

Simon Lisle

I've had some very old ports which I enjoy for the moment and history but there is nothing better than a port on the plateau for me national 66 at the tasting(the fonseca was just beaten but in my opinion will improve or last longer)

Simon Lisle

Firstly I would like to apologise for my lack of input over the last few months,As to the ferreira 1980 from the bottle I tasted it was a good solid port and well worth the money but quite scarce here.The wow for me was a humble LBV Quinta Venteloza 94 superb.

Simon Lisle

I'll try and post some tonight as I'm off to France tomorrow.

Simon Lisle

The house prices in Oporto have lost about 10% .

Simon Lisle

I had an offer sent to me for this port I think it was from farr's but I could be wrong it said that they found this cask some years ago and bottled it.The price was to expensive so I did not take a great deal of notice.

Simon Lisle

Did Whitwam's become Farr vintners?

Simon Lisle

Right for me

Simon Lisle

On the 1924 there was a wine merchant in the UK called Cockburns and something or other who did actualy bottle port.I've come across them at auction.

Simon Lisle

Put me on the maybe list.Thanks

Simon Lisle

I will try and get the 1950 I've seen a couple of bottles in stock.

Simon Lisle

This was the very last bottle from my fathers collection he stopped buying at that point and for some reason he fails to remember why.I remember it being the best example of Croft's 77 I've had.A bit on the light side was my only complaint.All of his bottles have been superb maybe storage and bought...

Simon Lisle

I want to be a Martinez 85, does any of the supermarkets stock Taylors LBV

Simon Lisle

Well I am usually the one digging up the road to replace the gas main's it's just a pity it was not your street or you would have another guest.

Simon Lisle

Morgan's 91 for me best port I've had for that money.

Simon Lisle

I have two 77's but I drank a 48 last year and it was a bit of a surprise still gioing strong.

Simon Lisle

Who let this clever sod in the forum

Simon Lisle

A quick count about 250 bottles nothing to new but a good spread Tom has the best collection I've heard of.

Simon Lisle

I think by the time (king Kev ) catches up with Alex fergerson he will have retired.

Simon Lisle

No idea

Simon Lisle

I'm not to bothered on the line up of port as the company is guaranteed to be good Conky has a 58 of mine we should open up as it's a leaker.I think just no theme just bring what you've got spare.The boss has said he would give me a car to travel Friday so Friday Saturday is no problem I'll just hav...

Simon Lisle

Do you get a white stick to find the glass?.

Simon Lisle

Listen as a supporter of Newcastle you have to have a strong stomach for the rollercoaster ride we've been on.But as I hate to admit it I hope Man U win against the blues.Ronaldo what a player one of the best in the world let down by trying to get an equity card.

Simon Lisle

Well if Flash is there who's Ming the Merciless

Simon Lisle

I thought you made the points quite well to be honest this thread would not have gotten so far if you'd been here to reply first off.I now feel slightly guilty on the biased accusation.But I've looked back on some of your reply's when the port industry is challenged and realise it's a balanced view ...

Simon Lisle

Depends if your at work the next day if you have a few bottles open it up

Simon Lisle

To be honest I think that the tasting notes are quite important It is the person or person's who've spent the time putting them together for this website ie Julian and others who should make the decision.I personally don't have a problem with it because I have put in no effort apart from my own tast...

Simon Lisle

I'm tied up first two weeks in August Friday or a Saturday would be good for me.Chief Marshal that conjures up an image of a stetson cigar smoking gunslinger wearing the silver star.

Simon Lisle

I think this quite sad news but I hope not we shall see

Simon Lisle

The only part of me that feels uncomfortable about this thread is Roy has not been here to reply.As I stated Roy's tasting notes I believe are not biased I believe if you are friendly with a shipper or shipper's it has some bearing that is only human nature.The FTLOP site rarely or maybe never say's...

Simon Lisle

I think this is a valid point we all have financial commitments some more than others but whatever vintage port is an expensive hobby other ports less so.I would like to think whatever port we drink on this forum either novice or expert will be given the same attention on the forum and I think it has.

Simon Lisle

Mine so far is Noval 67 sublime for a not so great year.

Simon Lisle

The point I was trying to make is that a critic does not rely on a few particular shippers for his sole buisness yes it is obvious that relationships will develop between critics and producers but they don't rely on them for income.But as Alan has said he hit the nail on the head when he mentioned a...

Simon Lisle

Newcastle V Sunderland is quite big in my part of the world

Simon Lisle

I don't beleive Roy's tasting notes are biased either but whenever you need a shipper or shipper's as part of your buisness there will be a conflict of interest.

Simon Lisle

I'm afraid Fenwick's do not have a website that I know of but the price was £18.

Simon Lisle

An impulse buy while in town Croft's Roeda 95 from Fenwick's

Simon Lisle

I just hope Al does'nt have to rely on us beating Chelsea,To be truthful I prefer Man U than Chelsea for a couple of reasons,They bring the young uns on and they have played much more entertaining football this season.

Simon Lisle

I don't think I've ever tasted this one so I'm quite eager to find out how it develops

Simon Lisle

I have found a bottle of 1947 from a merchant £185 if anyone is interested or we could all chip in.

Simon Lisle

I did not know that there was an invitation to post the message however I think it would be a good idea if we had a permanent link for the FTLOP and they had one for the port Forum this would solve quite a few issues arising in the future so people who just happened across either site would be aware...

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