Great to hear, will probably open a 92 on my upcoming birthday. Had the 94 earlier this year and was quite inpressed already!Mike J. W. wrote: ↑22:20 Thu 03 Oct 2024I wholeheartedly agree, George. I think the 1992 Taylor's is the best Taylor's that I've had to date followed by the 1970. Granted I haven't tasted anything older than the 1963, but the 1992 is in a class by itself. It's both powerful and elegant. Maybe the 1994 will outclass it some day, but that's not the case right now.winesecretary wrote: ↑21:51 Thu 03 Oct 2024 The Taylor 1992 can be a truly staggering wine, and last time I looked £1800 a dozen retail - so you have done well there too.
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Finally! I found a bottle of 1984 Vintage Port from Messias on Auction.
Hopefully I will be able to open it with my son when he is old enough and taste the harvest of 1984. Any one already had this vintage?
Hopefully I will be able to open it with my son when he is old enough and taste the harvest of 1984. Any one already had this vintage?
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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 this year for my 40th, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't as good as the last one I opened, 5 years ago , but it could just be bottle variation).
Honestly, don't take too long to drink it, I think it will only get worse from now on (I had it this year for my 40th, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't as good as the last one I opened, 5 years ago , but it could just be bottle variation).
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Thats great info! thanks My kid is not even 2 yo so I'll be sipping it on another occasion then Looking forward to open it.
Ps- did you need to use port thongs or was the cork perfectly fine?
Ps- did you need to use port thongs or was the cork perfectly fine?
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I just used an Ah So corkscrew (the ones with the two metal prongs). Didn't want to risk a cork implosion.
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If you're looking for 1984 Ports in particular, keep an eye out for the Graham's Malvedos. It's quite nice.
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Will do!Mike J. W. wrote: ↑15:43 Sat 05 Oct 2024If you're looking for 1984 Ports in particular, keep an eye out for the Graham's Malvedos. It's quite nice.
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Just had this arrive .....
slight tweak to fit the foot peddle the right way round and we are away ....
Now I need a bottle to test it on
slight tweak to fit the foot peddle the right way round and we are away ....
Now I need a bottle to test it on
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A small haul from my latest trip to Portugal, the white Colheita being the gem of the bunch.
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A lovely white colheita.
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We definitely agreed on that! I look forward to reading your tasting notes on the crusted port.MigSU wrote:A lovely white colheita.
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Pintas 2018.
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It has arrived!
At €130 (bought from Kopke itself) I think it was a good buy. Can't wait to open it.
At €130 (bought from Kopke itself) I think it was a good buy. Can't wait to open it.
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That's a great price! Especially considering the BBR price for the Noval 50.
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Well, it costs €260 in Kopke's website. I have a hook there
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3 mags of D77.
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Nice!
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