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by Caparica
13:19 Fri 31 Jan 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: A 1970 horizontal, Flights 1-4, Friday 9 October 2020
Replies: 143
Views: 127938

Re: A 1970 horizontal, Flights 1-4, Friday 9 October 2020

Count me in please...will check the ones i have
by Caparica
17:24 Sun 20 Oct 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Quinta do Cachao Vertical on Wed 23rd October 2019
Replies: 96
Views: 88183

Re: Quinta do Cachao Vertical on Wed 23rd October 2019

dear Tony,
would it be possible to arrange an extra space ? (for my wife)
It isn't necessary that she partecipate at the tasting...
by Caparica
12:07 Sat 27 Jul 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 10th Sep 2019 - 1966 Horizontal at the B&F
Replies: 135
Views: 146674

Re: 10th Sep 2019 - 1966 Horizontal at the B&F

Starter:
Truffle mac and Cheese
Main:
Rare rib-eye steak (300g aged for 28 days) with hand-cut chips and Bearnaise
+ Green Salat
by Caparica
19:34 Thu 21 Mar 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 10th Sep 2019 - 1966 Horizontal at the B&F
Replies: 135
Views: 146674

Re: 10th Sep 2019 - 1966 Horizontal at the B&F

I confirm that the date will work for me...
Thanks
by Caparica
22:16 Fri 15 Mar 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 19th December 2019 - the Port Forum Christmas Bash
Replies: 54
Views: 57655

Re: Thu 19th December 2019 - the Port Forum Christmas Bash

Please, if possible add me to the reserve ...
Thank you
by Caparica
15:19 Sat 08 Dec 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: The Book, ‘Port Vintages’, is for sale
Replies: 93
Views: 61587

Re: The Book, ‘Port Vintages’, is for sale

As i said the books arrived bit crushed on the side and corner... The used cardboard box was too thin... and can't absorb even small shocks during the shipment. A simple bubble wrap could prevent this very good and it is very cheap. Maybe in the next edition they will take more care with the packagi...
by Caparica
00:09 Fri 07 Dec 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: The Book, ‘Port Vintages’, is for sale
Replies: 93
Views: 61587

Re: The Book, ‘Port Vintages’, is for sale

Julian, two books arrived today (Italy)...
Only a shame that the company packed the precious books in a very very simple cardboard box with no protection of the sides and corners...
(bit crushed)
For the rest it looks very good. Thank you.
by Caparica
13:08 Fri 14 Sep 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Cockburn Vertical, Tue 2nd Oct 2018
Replies: 224
Views: 156173

Re: Cockburn Vertical, Tue 2nd Oct 2018

Thank you !

Noticed that there are two times CG before me ?!
by Caparica
23:15 Mon 10 Sep 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Cockburn Vertical, Tue 2nd Oct 2018
Replies: 224
Views: 156173

Re: Cockburn Vertical, Tue 2nd Oct 2018

I also would like to attend....
Even if is full booked
by Caparica
19:33 Fri 07 Sep 2018
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: The Book, ‘Port Vintages’, is for sale
Replies: 93
Views: 61587

Re: The Book, ‘Port Vintages’, is for sale

Julian, Congratulation !

Two books ordered...
by Caparica
13:04 Sun 22 Jul 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1991/92 Double Horizontal
Replies: 21
Views: 16045

Re: 1991/92 Double Horizontal

Hi
If there is still space I would like to attend too.
Regards
VDSS
by Caparica
22:58 Tue 22 May 2018
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 5th June - Vintage with an '8' theme.
Replies: 115
Views: 96709

Re: Tue 5th June - Vintage with an '8' theme.

Food order please:

Starter:
Mac & Cheese

Main:
Rib eye steak (Black and Blue) with hand cut chips
+ bearnaise sauce
+ market salat
by Caparica
22:32 Fri 18 May 2018
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Taylor
Replies: 3
Views: 5474

Re: 1966 Taylor

EYE:
Brik to red colour, clear, brilliant, seems a lighter example
NOSE:
moderate intensity, red fruits, raspberry, complex
MOUTH:
good tannins, elegant complex
CONCLUSION:
Still potential, liked ++
by Caparica
22:27 Fri 18 May 2018
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Fonseca
Replies: 3
Views: 5320

Re: 1966 Fonseca

EYE:
The darkest and deepest colour, veru glycirine, dark ruby, quiet brilliant
NOSE:
lightly dirty, light fruits
MOUTH:
Powerfull, fair balanced, alcohol
CONCLUSION:
ok ... but also these not the best example of this wine probably !
by Caparica
22:23 Fri 18 May 2018
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Quinta do Noval
Replies: 3
Views: 5185

Re: 1966 Noval

EYE:
Deposit, not very brilliant, brik colour
NOSE:
Dirty nose, raspberry
MOUTH:
bit of fruit, bitter, short finish
CONCLUSION:
not the best bottle of these wine...
by Caparica
22:18 Fri 18 May 2018
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1963 Feist
Replies: 3
Views: 5378

Re: 1963 Feist

EYE:
Brik, deposit,
NOSE:
Aromatic, bit a colheita style nose, less fruit but quiet complex
MOUTH:
medium full bodied, spicy, alcohol, complex, medium finish
CONCLUSION:
OK
by Caparica
22:07 Fri 18 May 2018
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1963 Warre
Replies: 3
Views: 5175

Re: 1963 Warre

EYE:
Clear, ruby to red colour
NOSE:
complex, red fruits, quiet aromatic
MOUTH:
alcohol, elegant, medium finish
CONCLUSION:
OK ...