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- 12:37 Mon 07 Jun 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1960 Quinta do Noval Nacional
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8126
Re: 1960 Noval Nacional
VERY dissapointing. This is only my second National (the other being the 1978), and I must say I have NO IDEA what all the fuss is about thus far. Heat. Gingerbread, and a touch of powered sugar. Very december-y, but it is fatally off-balanced, as the heat seriously detracts from any delicousness or...
- 12:35 Mon 07 Jun 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1960 Taylor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4174
Re: 1960 Taylor
Really not good. Terrible nose, but somehow not VA (?). Thin, one dimensional. Touch of brown sugar on the finish tries to play redeemer, but this is short, light, and not enjoyable to drink.
78pts
78pts
- 12:34 Mon 07 Jun 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1960 Quinta do Rei
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4306
Re: 1960 Quinta do Rei
A bit tart, something that felt like 'under-steer' on the finish. Not bad, and actually a bit impressive that it could almost hold its own, given the company it was placed in. 82
- 12:32 Mon 07 Jun 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1960 Dow
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4386
Re: 1960 Dow
Surprised to learn that this was many peoples' WOTN. I actually thought this was very representative of the vintage. My paper reads "Meh. Fine. A little muted, a little short. Not disjointed at all though -- actually has signs of quite good structure. Just doesn't have any fruit to speak of. Bi...
- 12:30 Mon 07 Jun 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1960 Graham
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4114
Re: 1960 Graham
Wow. I've been really disapointed by Graham's lately (thinking of recent experiences with the '77 in particular). People said this wine was corked, and I surely hope for the wine's sake that it was the case. Aspects of it seemed consistent with other (flawed?) bottles of Graham's I've had. Not good....
- 12:27 Mon 07 Jun 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1960 Warre
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4216
Re: 1960 Warre
I actually quite liked this (relative to the bunch). An elusive soy component on the nose. Bit of heat and spice, lacking fruit (a theme of the night), but reasonably balanced and half-decent. 85pts
- 12:26 Mon 07 Jun 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1960 Martinez
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4623
Re: 1960 Martinez
Clearly flawed. Not much to add.
- 16:02 Wed 02 Jun 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Tuesday 7th September - Dow Vertical at TCP
- Replies: 96
- Views: 42510
Re: Autumn / Winter Spectacular
I think Dow is a strong suggestion. Would also be eager to try older Niepoorts, but I know those are hard to source.
Would be game for a 1960 or a 1977 horizontal as well.
Love the initiative AHB!
Would be game for a 1960 or a 1977 horizontal as well.
Love the initiative AHB!
- 20:02 Tue 25 May 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Favorite low to mid-priced vintage - what's yours?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6808
Re: Favorite low to mid-priced vintage - what's yours?
It was $28 as I recall. They also had some '80 Ferreira at a similar price. I am quite sure I cleaned them out of both.
- 18:38 Tue 25 May 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Is '92 the most over-hyped vintage?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 16059
Re: Is '92 the most over-hyped vintage?
Just seeing this thread now, and wondering if there is anything people would like to add. My experience w/ 1992 is fairly limited (Vesuvio, Fonseca, and Niepoort), but it is fairly 'meh' to my palate, with the Niepoort showing much better than the other two, but not close to its 1994 or even 2003. S...
- 18:28 Tue 25 May 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Favorite low to mid-priced vintage - what's yours?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6808
Re: Favorite low to mid-priced vintage - what's yours?
I think a lot of AHB's suggestions are spot on. I think there are also several from 1983 worthy of note (Dow and Fonseca come to mind), 1986s (to the extent you can find any) have proven themselves to be a very strong lot and I think that the 1994 and 2000 Vesuvios are also excellent values (though ...
- 09:29 Tue 25 May 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
- Replies: 92
- Views: 50479
Re: Summer offline in The Netherlands - 9 July 2010
I'm afraid I will be unable to make this event, as my family is visiting London from the States that weekend.
Sounds like a lovely time. Save a drop for my spirit.
Sounds like a lovely time. Save a drop for my spirit.
- 09:33 Thu 20 May 2010
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: 19 May 2010, The Bowler, 1960 Horizontal
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11154
Re: 19 May 2010, The Bowler, 1960 Horizontal
First -- Happy birthday Tom! It was a pleasure to help you celebrate such a momentous occasion. As always, great to see familiar faces, as well as to meet new port enthusiasts I thought the Bowler did a very respectable job, and would imagine it would be even better for 6-8 person events. The aspara...
- 12:32 Wed 19 May 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May
- Replies: 74
- Views: 38275
Re: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May
Also -- I have a colleague who has expressed an interest in the vacant spot, provided he can adopt a bottle.
Is this ok?
Is this ok?
- 10:34 Wed 19 May 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May
- Replies: 74
- Views: 38275
Re: Fiftieth Anniversary - Wednesday 19th May
Would someone like to offer a decanting time suggestion for my 1960 Croft?
- 13:10 Mon 17 May 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1978 Quinta da Eira Velha
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3654
Re: 1978 Eira Velha
I stand by my call -- at first pour, it showed some promise, despite its simplicity. As this night wore on, the wine became bored, harsh, and unloving. For the benefit of the uninitiated -- This wine was trying to walk what is a fine line between pain and pleasure regarding heat and passion on the f...
- 07:54 Sat 15 May 2010
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: 14 May 2010, Horizontal of 1978, RAF Club
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12840
Re: 14 May 2010, Horizontal of 1978, RAF Club
Lovely company, and it was a pleasure for me to meet Axel and Dirk in person for the first time. 1978 vintage port is a sham. Not a single wine was remotely 'good' or 'enjoyable to drink' -- pretty astonishing when you consider that we had 11 bottles present (including both Novals). Disjointed, ligh...
- 23:13 Tue 11 May 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: The Christmas offline 2010
- Replies: 117
- Views: 50208
Re: The Christmas offline 2010
Ahh....so this must be that British humor I've read so much about.
- 15:26 Tue 11 May 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1935 Taylor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5312
Re: 1935 Taylor
WoW! In America, we would say you 'drilled' it. This is 100% correct. In fact, I might go so far as to say I have never before seen a photo so closely capture my impression of a particular wine. Not sure I'd want to stay the whole night, but I'm thankful that I at least got a little taste to spark m...
- 12:25 Tue 11 May 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: June Offline 21th June- Crusting pipe- 1982 horicontal
- Replies: 50
- Views: 26823
Re: June Offline - Crusting Pipe - 1982 horicontal?
Game.
Would like to adopt, as I have no 82s.
Thanks for the idea Wolfgang, should make for a rather curious evening.
Would like to adopt, as I have no 82s.
Thanks for the idea Wolfgang, should make for a rather curious evening.
- 12:24 Tue 11 May 2010
- Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
- Topic: The Christmas offline 2010
- Replies: 117
- Views: 50208
- 11:22 Mon 10 May 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Warre
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3963
Re: 1970 Warre
This is EXACTLY what I want in vintage port. Resolved but still lush and lively in the mouth. Structure, balance, great finish, this has it all. Not comparable to the bottle we tried here a few months ago -- and thanks to Jacob for recommending this to me. Glad to have a few more, and would likely b...
- 10:41 Mon 10 May 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1997 Croft Roeda
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4563
Re: 1997 Croft Roeda
Looked SO young. I guessed an 05, and was surprised to learn it was a 97. Nose reminded me of a Ringland Auzzie fruitbomb. Not bad, just not sure I would have guessed Port had I not known. Rich and full on the mid palate, but the attack and finish are both casper-esque. Will obviously improve, but t...
- 10:40 Mon 10 May 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1983 Dow
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3774
Re: 1983 Dow
Would have bet the ranch this was a Warre. Seemed to share a lot in common w/ the 1970, but a bit younger, a tad more simplistic and a touch more alcohol. Still, very very good -- with a plush and round character that was quite attractive. More delicious than the 35 T, but much less interesting/orig...
- 10:38 Mon 10 May 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1935 Taylor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5312
Re: 1935 Taylor
This wine is flipping crazy. Obviously very light, but with a brown sugary syrupy character. This is like a tallish thinish girl with long dark hair, covered in tattoos and with a few helpings of piercings. Not sure what to make of it exactly, but it sure is distinctive. The only thing I've had that...