'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Date TBC - B&F
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
Not including Unknown Shipper Ports, I have identified 102 candidates for me to bring to this tasting. This comprises 5 colheitas, 1 crusted, 13 LBV, 1 ruby, 3 tawny with indication of age, 1 white and 78 vintage or single quinta vintage Ports.
Next step is to eliminate anything in sizes smaller than a full bottle.
Next step is to eliminate anything in sizes smaller than a full bottle.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
The combination of remorseless analysis and case after case of lovely port is a delightful one...
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
Eliminating options which are in sub-sized containers reduces the number to 85. Now to eliminate any bottles held in bond...
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
As previously discussed, Alex possibly now has too much spare time on his hands.
Wonder how his Quinta purchasing plans are progressing?
Wonder how his Quinta purchasing plans are progressing?
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
No plans to purchase a quinta, I can't yet figure out how to generate the income I need to be able to buy adequate supplies of Port once I've used up all my capital buying one.
So instead, work continues on the list of options available.
Once I look at the wines I have which are not in bond or in case quantity offsite storage, the list reduces to only 23 choices.
So instead, work continues on the list of options available.
Once I look at the wines I have which are not in bond or in case quantity offsite storage, the list reduces to only 23 choices.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
That would still suggest you are sorted for annual iterations of this tasting until you are 80...
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
Unless others have the same wines as I have. Many of my list are unusual but by no means rare - several Taylor, Graham, Dow, Sandeman and Ferreira LBVs are on the list.winesecretary wrote: ↑23:36 Tue 18 Feb 2020 That would still suggest you are sorted for annual iterations of this tasting until you are 80...
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
Since there seems to be plenty of space, I'd like to bring a guest, ACMS, to this tasting please. He is right-handed.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
Very happy for that to happen, and have added him to the list.
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
On current count I have 1 Colheita, 3 LBVs, 1 SQVP, and 9 VPs for which there are no tasting notes.
Looking ahead, plus 1 Colheita and 4 VPs for which there is one tasting note...
Looking ahead, plus 1 Colheita and 4 VPs for which there is one tasting note...
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
It's my own fault, having set this tasting up so far in advance. I am now drinking some of the possibilities simply because they are to hand. At least I am posting notes on them.
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
Count me in.
I have an old ullaged bottle that I've owned for a very long time, vintage and bottler known, major shipper suspected anecdotally.
There are only a dozen or so notes posted for this vintage, most of them for Cockburn, which I believe this bottle probably isn't..
I have an old ullaged bottle that I've owned for a very long time, vintage and bottler known, major shipper suspected anecdotally.
There are only a dozen or so notes posted for this vintage, most of them for Cockburn, which I believe this bottle probably isn't..
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
winesecretary wrote: ↑23:06 Thu 04 Jun 2020 It's my own fault, having set this tasting up so far in advance. I am now drinking some of the possibilities simply because they are to hand. At least I am posting notes on them.
When the theme was first posted, I went through my list of wines and noted those which would qualify. I too have fallen victim to now having fewer bottles which qualify than I did in February. I have written notes on them, which I promise I will get round to posting when I have finally caught up with typing up all my handwritten notes from the last 3 years.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
Ok-confession; I took a Port to a small (within guidelines) gathering last week only later to find that no tasting note currently exists for this Port on the Forum. Alas, I neglected to take one...(sackcloth and ashes)!
Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
It was Calem Foz 82 and a very lovely Port it was, fruit filled and we'll balanced with plenty of years ahead of it. Probably one of the best 82s I have tasted.
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
That will do as a tasting note. Please pote it into the tasting note thread!
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
Correct - Gilbey 1908 - which I was told a long time ago is probably Croft, for which there are no notes..1908?
I may be drunk, Miss, but in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly - W.S. Churchill
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
I should have an option or two. Count me in!
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Thursday 12th November 2020, B&F
@ akzy - counted accordingly
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Re: 'Bring a port not noted on the tasting notes index as at 1 Feb 2020' - Date TBC - B&F
Dear Friends, I have worked hard with the B&F to see if we could make the logistics for this tasting work, but we have now admitted defeat. We will return another day. The current weight of planned tastings looking for a date is such it will be one a week next year at this rate!