Hello
Hello
With a newly approved membership of this forum and feeling a bit wet behind the ears, I'm here to introduce myself.
My interest in port goes back to a wet afternoon in Vila Nova de Gaia a few years ago. With nothing else to do and being rained upon into the bargain, I decided to seek refuge in Sandeman's lodge. After all they offered a guided tour, a museum and a free glass of port afterwards. It was as good a thing to do as any I felt.
Well, not only was it good, but I liked the wine so much that I decided to go down the road and repeat the experience at Calem's and Cockburn's and Warre's and Taylor's and so on (not all on the same afternoon you understand . . .). I've been drinking and enjoying the stuff ever since and I now have some particular favourites and others that I would not make my first choice.
Situated as I am in the eastern half of the UK I'm in a good position to make frequent trips to Portugal, not that I have particularly but I always hope. The world of the Douro valley and port itself has changed much since that afternoon and I'm here to learn more.
Chris
My interest in port goes back to a wet afternoon in Vila Nova de Gaia a few years ago. With nothing else to do and being rained upon into the bargain, I decided to seek refuge in Sandeman's lodge. After all they offered a guided tour, a museum and a free glass of port afterwards. It was as good a thing to do as any I felt.
Well, not only was it good, but I liked the wine so much that I decided to go down the road and repeat the experience at Calem's and Cockburn's and Warre's and Taylor's and so on (not all on the same afternoon you understand . . .). I've been drinking and enjoying the stuff ever since and I now have some particular favourites and others that I would not make my first choice.
Situated as I am in the eastern half of the UK I'm in a good position to make frequent trips to Portugal, not that I have particularly but I always hope. The world of the Douro valley and port itself has changed much since that afternoon and I'm here to learn more.
Chris
Hi Chris,
Welcome to
I look forward to reading your thoughts on the wonderful world of Purple Sunshine and your trips to the Douro. Given your location it should be relatively easy for you to come along to one of the many tasting events we have down in London.
Have fun here.
Derek
Welcome to
I look forward to reading your thoughts on the wonderful world of Purple Sunshine and your trips to the Douro. Given your location it should be relatively easy for you to come along to one of the many tasting events we have down in London.
Have fun here.
Derek
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Chris,
Welcome from another recent inductee. Aside from being lucky enough to have 12 bottles of Dows 1960 laid down for me by my Grandfather, I was equally enthused by a trip to Oporto - with my now wife! At present, I am drinking alone because she is 7 months pregnant - and resenting lack of a drink now!
Enjoy the Forum!
Welcome from another recent inductee. Aside from being lucky enough to have 12 bottles of Dows 1960 laid down for me by my Grandfather, I was equally enthused by a trip to Oporto - with my now wife! At present, I am drinking alone because she is 7 months pregnant - and resenting lack of a drink now!
Enjoy the Forum!
Ben
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
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