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I think that Derek was implying that it didn't matter whether they peed in the boat or in the Noval Nacional 1931, chemically it wouldn't make any difference. And have you considered what D&A would have to do when the boat was full? Alex (B) PS - what was Derek's wish? Presumably for some Quinta...

The '96 Vesuvio is an interesting quirk. I don't know what the production volumes were like - whether there was far more made of it than either in previous or following years - but I suspect that for some reason Berry's bought far more of it than they needed for their customers. Ever since 1998, Ber...

While I agree with Derek that if you consider the entire ocean of Quinta do Noval 1931 then it's true that two men peeing into it could not have a significant impact on the chemical composition of the entire ocean. However, this overlooks Murphy's Law (also known as Sod's Law) which states that only...

Having done a harvest tour, I'd be very happy to travel over at a time when things are less hectic for the poor sods who we would want to meet and spend time talking to. If I was able to pick the perfect time of year for my next trip to the Douro then I would probably choose to go in April. Hopefull...

Tom, Some release prices that I have quickly on hand - all are Berry Brothers en primeur and so are in bond, delivered UK prices. Fonseca 1997 £29.50 Fonseca 2000 £37.50 Fonseca 2003 £31.25 Vesuvio 1992 £25.00 Vesuvio 1994 £24.66 Vesuvio 1995 £23.50 Vesuvio 1996 £24.50 Vesuvio 1997 £29.50 Vesuvio 19...

That's a very interesting set of news releases dated 4 August 07, including a nice and fairly balanced reference to this site. I also hope to goodness that Robin Garr has Roy's permission to post his 2004 review. However, I'm sure he must have otherwise that would be a breach of Roy's copyright. Alex

The 1991 at least is purely for private consumption. You can see that there is no sello on the bottle that Andy took a picture of and that - as far as I understand the IVDP rules - means that the port was not registered and therefore cannot be sold or officially recognised. That said, I would give m...

Just wanted to say thanks to Admin for the index of all the tasting notes, excellent addition to the forum.

Alex

I managed to find some Cape Vintage (seems to be the name that the producers are giving to their port-style blends these days) from De Kraans, so on Alex' recommendation I bought some. I also bought a very interesting bottle from 2000 by Bredell. The blurb on the back says that it was kept in 70 yea...

I'm planning on exporting all my 1986 Vargellas and Guimarens to Ireland and using the profit I make to buy the 1996 vintages (the good ones, not the rubbish ones that didn't get a score).

I should be very happy after that.

Alex

No, I mean that I have already purchased 6 bottles of South African port. Note that this is not and would not be the same as 6 bottles of South African Port. Perhaps I should start up a thread in meaningless drivel called "Capital Crimes"? Slightly more seriously, there are some impressive...

Blackmail is it? Hmmm. {Thinks.} OK. On bended knee I offer my most sincere apologies for this needless slight upon your excellent character, upon your vast and superior intellect and apostrophe-using skills. I lie face down on the ground in humility, beating my chest (this is all metaphorical: ign...

I logged on this morning and saw that Alan's avatar has changed from the copa cobana smoking, cigar chomping Bulldog that we know and love to a strange version of a dancing Graham Gooch! I must admit to being a little alarmed at this, but assume that this is Alan showing his support to the England c...

I've just done a search on Google, searching the entire web, using as my search string +"Vintage Port" +forum and the site now appears on page 2 of the results at number 17. The link that was thrown up was this one: The Port Forum.com :: View topic - 2003 Quinta do Crasto Vintage PortMy fi...

I'll just pitch in with my comments that I would love to have a searcheable TN database of some type. If anyone volunteers to do the work of putting one together, I keep all of my tasting notes from the last 2-3 years in an Excel spreadsheet and would happily send a copy over. I have the "scree...

If I get the chance to bring one back for you, I will, but I have never seen a Klein Constantia Late Harvest wine (other than the Vin de Constance). The other small problem that I might face is that I only took a single piece of hand luggage with me and have already bought 6 bottles of South African...

But barely acceptable with a Creme Brulee.

Alex

What, and waste good port?! No fear. I will leave the dark and smooths to those more suited to it than me.

But now you mention it, was there any Guinness in sight when you were necking that 1963 Fonseca?

Alex

Interestingly, I have just come across bottles of De Krans Tawny and Ruby ports. £2.30 per bottle. Sadly, being slightly the worse for wear after having drunk through an imp of LBV, I am not really in a fit state to try either of them and report back my findings. Perhaps another day. Klein Constanti...

Thanks

Alex

This is the house port of the Butcher's Shop and Grill in Johannesburg. It is made by Anton Bredell, who also bottles and sells ports under his own name. Young and ruby colour. A surprising amount of sediment in the bottle. A nose of blueberries and a bit of unintegrated alcohol but the fruit domina...

Veraison is a term that I have seen mentioned in a number of texts and conversations, most recently by Fred in his thread at http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=405 (I would post a link but my BlackBerry won't let me). This is a term that I know I should know, but don't have a clear understa...

Can anyone recommend to me a good wine retailer in York who carries a reasonable or good range of ports? Ideally someone based in the center of York.

Thanks

Alex

I assume that if I taste anything over the next week that is made in South Africa - even if from Portuguese root stock brougt into the region many generations ago - then I have to post it here and not in the "proper Port" section?

Alex

I'm off on my travels again and didn't bring my bottle with me so won't be able to take part in the tasting.

However, please don't wait for me to be able to take part as this is likely to be sometime after the middle of September! My diary is truly horrible for the next 6 weeks.

Alex