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[Rummy]

Found some more Niepoort 2017's at auction, so +1 OWC.

[winesecretary]

@ Rummy - that is a lovely port...

[Rummy]

@ Rummy - that is a lovely port...

So I've been told. So far I've acquired 3 OWCs and 3 magnums, but I'm anxious to open one so young.

[Mike J. W.]

@ Rummy - that is a lovely port...

So I've been told. So far I've acquired 3 OWCs and 3 magnums, but I'm anxious to open one so young.

You should open one. It's absolutely young, but it drinks very well after a long decant. I had one recently just to see where it was at and it was very nice.

[Justin K]

Vesuvio '98 x 6

[Rummy]

@ Rummy - that is a lovely port...

So I've been told. So far I've acquired 3 OWCs and 3 magnums, but I'm anxious to open one so young.

You should open one. It's absolutely young, but it drinks very well after a long decant. I had one recently just to see where it was at and it was very nice.

Maybe I should. Had the Capela 2017 recently and was absolutely amazed by it. I've got some bids in an upcoming auction including another Niepoort 17 OWC, if I aquire it I will open one .

[Andy Milner]

10 various bottles of Noval 15, 18, 19 and 20 for £27-£32 each +vat from Hatton Edwards. Staggeringly cheap.

[MigSU]

Incredibly cheap. Great catch!

[Mike J. W.]

1 x 1967 Miguels Colheita (bottled 2017)
1 x 2003 Pocas Colheita
2 x Pocas Bonficador (these are fantastic and are a great QPR. I bought the last 2 bottles that Pocas had in stock)

[Alex Bridgeman]

10 various bottles of Noval 15, 18, 19 and 20 for £27-£32 each +vat from Hatton Edwards. Staggeringly cheap.

That is astonishingly good pricing.

[nac]

A few odd bottles from online auctions:
Croft LBV 2005
Graham LBV 1994
Warre 1955 (Harvey’s Bristol bottling)

[Justin K]

1 x 2001 Vista Alegre (VA?) LBV
1 x 2001 DB
1 x 1986 WC
1 x 1984 GM
2 x 1970 Ck

At auction €295 all in.

I swear no more Port buying this year

Happy new year everyone.

[jdaw1]

1 x 2001 Vista Alegre (VA?) LBV

Vista Alegre and the possible abbreviation VA were discussed in the Port brand abbreviation thread, and that conversation has been reopened with a new suggestion of Al.

[jdaw1]

1 x 2001 Vista Alegre (VA?) LBV

Vista Alegre and the possible abbreviation VA were discussed in the Port brand abbreviation thread, and that conversation has been reopened with a new suggestion of Al.

Decision:
VAl = Vista Alegre

[Alex Bridgeman]

I appear to have broken my New Year’s resolution to buy no Port in 2025.

Damn you Vintage Wine & Port! You have convinced me that I need more discounted Tawny Port in my life!! (Which, to be honest, I do. Good tawny is my go to cellar defender. The more relevant question is whether I need to own any cellar defenders.)

I now own 6 more bottles of São Leonardo tawny / white than I used to and an extra bottle of garrafeira for me.

[Mike J. W.]

I appear to have broken my New Year’s resolution to buy no Port in 2025.

Damn you Vintage Wine & Port! You have convinced me that I need more discounted Tawny Port in my life!! (Which, to be honest, I do. Good tawny is my go to cellar defender. The more relevant question is whether I need to own any cellar defenders.)

I now own 6 more bottles of São Leonardo tawny / white than I used to and an extra bottle of garrafeira for me.

I love the Sao Leonardo Ports, especially their aged whites. I d have 2 questions for you though, Alex.
1. What were the ages on the Ports.?
2. Did the Vintage Wine & Port employees break into your house and force you at gunpoint to order it?

[Rummy]

Still collecting the 92 vintages (just Gilbert's left) and stumbled upon this beauty. I've got a few cases of the Malvedos, but will happily add this one to the collection.

[MigSU]

Congratulations, Mr Ambassador!

[Alex Bridgeman]

Bottle #1! Nice.

[mcoulson]

Stuff I have bought recently …..

All this has come up in conversations I’ve had so I thought might be an idea to point people at them.

I really quite like this decanter, it’s got weight to it and feels nice when holding it the stopper also is a really good fit, it is hand made which probably accounts for why it’s as nice as it is.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ZJQXPQQ

I have a number of stands and I ran into this one, all the other ones I have have a rod that goes up the inside of the decanter so whilst this one is not cheap it is more stable and lets the decanter drain.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CSVRCF4K

and them both combined

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I have also used these to rescue small amounts of port for evenings out when needed …. Glass jar with a plastic top https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C9MKG19B – the only thing wrong with them is the seal on the plastic lid however this can be fixed very effectively with one of these sheets https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CT5XNWRV and a pair of scissors.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I love the idea of using a decanter stand to catch the last few drips of Port!

[mcoulson]

I love the idea of using a decanter stand to catch the last few drips of Port!

now I had not thought of that but what an excellent idea ....