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- 22:18 Wed 15 Jun 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: 2009 Vintage Port Declarations and Predictions
- Replies: 66
- Views: 37230
Re: 2009 Vintage Port Declarations and Predictions
In the late 1980s the rules changed, permitting shipping from the Douro rather than from Gaia, which has hugely increased the number of ‟smaller shippers and independent quintas”. Julian, actually the regulations changed in 1986, not the late 1980's that allowed for the producers to bottle, promot...
- 09:11 Wed 15 Jun 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: This is something EVERY Port lover should see!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4793
This is something EVERY Port lover should see!
Amazing archival footage saved and reworked by the IVV. It is in Portuguese but that doesn't matter!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Xu7grH ... ture=share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Xu7grH ... ture=share
- 20:45 Sat 02 Apr 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: 2008 Taylors Vargellas
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3279
Re: 2008 Taylors Vargellas
It is released here, although here at the moment is Vancouver, BC. I had it TV08 yesterday. I've not seen it for sale in the USA though I know it is available and Adrian said yesterday, they'll be deciding on their 2009 VPs when they get back to Portugal.
- 19:11 Thu 24 Mar 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Mystery Bottle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2575
Re: Mystery Bottle
Thanks Derek!
I may have to resort to asking the IVDP for help on this brain teaser.
I may have to resort to asking the IVDP for help on this brain teaser.
- 00:40 Thu 24 Mar 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Mystery Bottle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2575
Mystery Bottle
It is a Vintage 1924 Port Bottled & Exported by: Fernandes Costa & Co; Oporto "One Star" Imported into San Francisco by the Madeira Wine Co., on Market Street Prominently displayed, "ORLANDO" Port Wine Interestingly, there is a P R T near the top of the label with a six p...
- 20:35 Mon 21 Mar 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Forrester’s Map of the Wine District
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3418
Re: Forrester’s Map of the Wine District
Jacob, Very nice work! Should you ever look for a prominent place to park this, (preferably the full map version) I'd be happy to provide the space, attribution of course and kick it off by featuring it and you, in a newsletter. It would have to be something that would pass muster w/ copyright laws....
- 01:28 Fri 18 Mar 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Twice smitted?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 10059
Re: Twice smitted?
In terms of the 4th tier/plank - I had a similar thought as did Alex except with pipes instead of bottles. On a ship, stacking pipes in the hold was fraught with peril during storms and a plank to help secure the 4th tier might have been used to prevent pipes from toppling. As to "once" or...
- 10:32 Sun 06 Feb 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Yet another..
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8784
Re: Yet another..
Julian,
I am flattered that you are concerned about the producer's marketing people!
I am flattered that you are concerned about the producer's marketing people!
- 18:40 Sat 05 Feb 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Yet another..
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8784
Re: Yet another..
Josh, Here is my tasting note from a few years ago on Qta do Ventozelo: 2005 Quinta do Ventozelo Vintage Port Very dark ruby and full opacity with some fine sediment in the bottom of the bottle. Fragrant floral scents with raspberry, red licorice and grape Lifesavers make for a really bright and exp...
- 07:28 Mon 10 Jan 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Taylors Scion
- Replies: 107
- Views: 34683
Re: Taylors Scion
Agreed. The possibility certainly exists, that it just may not be known, although you'd think that the people who owned the pipes would have known more about them ... depending on "how" they were discovered. Although the Scion is old, it is not the oldest example of Colheita being found ac...
- 05:38 Sat 08 Jan 2011
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Taylors Scion
- Replies: 107
- Views: 34683
Re: Taylors Scion
It was a very good Port. I am not sure why folks here are doubting the claims of TFP. Would they risk their centuries old reputation with the chance of a scandal if this was to be proved false. I think not. Having one of those empty test tubes and boxes ... I can attest that the wine was in great co...
- 04:23 Sat 25 Dec 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: 1992 Taylor & Fonseca (WA)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3964
1992 Taylor & Fonseca (WA)
A friend sent me this, from the guy who reviews wines and Port for the Wine Advocate. It was posted on one of the wine bulletin boards, I can only assume on Squires' but don't know for sure. Your thoughts on the ratings? TNs: 1992 Fonseca and 1992 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Ports ----------------------...
- 04:07 Sat 25 Dec 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Longest name
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6224
Re: Longest name
Isn't he dead already?
- 18:15 Fri 17 Dec 2010
- Forum: Selling Port
- Topic: How to sell vintage port?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9891
Re: How to sell vintage port?
Howard, Given that it was an investment, liquid assets per se, selling is always an option ... however, has your son considered saving these Ports until he is older and then drinking them himself with friends and/or loved ones on significant occasions throughout his life? Someday he might even like ...
- 08:48 Wed 15 Dec 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Longest name
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6224
Re: Longest name
Julian was close but ...
‟Burmester’s Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 1992 Vintage Port, in double magnum”?
‟Burmester’s Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo 1992 Vintage Port, in double magnum”?
- 11:15 Tue 14 Dec 2010
- Forum: Travel
- Topic: Looking for a great time in Northern Portugal
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6252
Looking for a great time in Northern Portugal
This will be one of the most unique wine experiences you could possibly find.
Have a look and email if you are interested in joining us!
http://www.fortheloveofport.com/general ... orers-tour
Have a look and email if you are interested in joining us!
http://www.fortheloveofport.com/general ... orers-tour
- 09:54 Wed 03 Nov 2010
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: 1955 Horizontal, Tuesday 12th October 2010, RAF Club London
- Replies: 32
- Views: 28253
Re: 1955 Horizontal, Tuesday 12th October 2010, RAF Club London
For any of you who attended the event or even others from TPF who would like to read the newsletter containing this article, if you email me at Portolover@aol.com and put "55@55" in the subject line, I'd be happy to send you a copy.
- 16:27 Fri 29 Oct 2010
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: 1955 Horizontal, Tuesday 12th October 2010, RAF Club London
- Replies: 32
- Views: 28253
Re: 1955 Horizontal, Tuesday 12th October 2010, RAF Club London
A step ahead of you, thanks.
- 10:45 Fri 29 Oct 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1955 Mackenzie
- Replies: 37
- Views: 17001
Re: 1955 Mackenzie
Every once in awhile, a company may get "it" right. Mackenzie possibly did in 1955. And speaking of going bust, great Port houses like Graham's, Cockburn's, Sandeman and so many others have also run into financial difficulties requiring them to go out of business or sell their family compa...
- 10:40 Fri 29 Oct 2010
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: 1955 Horizontal, Tuesday 12th October 2010, RAF Club London
- Replies: 32
- Views: 28253
Re: 1955 Horizontal, Tuesday 12th October 2010, RAF Club London
Thanks Julian. That works just swell. Much appreciated.
- 10:20 Fri 29 Oct 2010
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1955 Mackenzie
- Replies: 37
- Views: 17001
Re: 1955 Mackenzie
I realize I am in the minority here but since when has that mattered? Odd, I have had ex-cellars bottles of 1900 Taylor and several bottles of 1931 Noval (reg. bottling) and the Nacional too ... all are older ... and all were at least as youthful looking. I've had some 1945s too that were purplish-r...
- 02:33 Fri 29 Oct 2010
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: 1955 Horizontal, Tuesday 12th October 2010, RAF Club London
- Replies: 32
- Views: 28253
Re: 1955 Horizontal, Tuesday 12th October 2010, RAF Club London
I would appreciate if one of you with a good quality photo of the Mackenzie bottle intact, would allow me to use this next to the TN in my article. If so please forward a jpeg to portolover@aol.com Otherwise, would whomever took the photo of the capsule, allow me to use a copy of that? Either or bot...
- 20:01 Wed 27 Oct 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Taylors Scion
- Replies: 107
- Views: 34683
Re: Taylors Scion
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additional shipping costs. We guarantee safe arrival of all bottles, and will replace or
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- 01:25 Wed 27 Oct 2010
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Taylors Scion
- Replies: 107
- Views: 34683
Re: Taylors Scion
andy wrote: Refreshing is a practice that almost all wineries that age wine for more than a year in barrel use, as they have to due to evaporation rates and keeping the pipes/barrels topped up. Most use the same vintage and type of wine from another barrel or in the case of many Cali wineries, large...
- 23:37 Tue 26 Oct 2010
- Forum: Reviews
- Topic: 1955 Horizontal, Tuesday 12th October 2010, RAF Club London
- Replies: 32
- Views: 28253
Re: 1955 Horizontal, Tuesday 12th October 2010, RAF Club London
Thanks to Alex and the others responsible for putting this great event together. It was excellent to see so many friends from the UK and meet a few chaps whom I've never had the pleasure to meet in person, only knowing their online personna. The 55@55 Port theme was well executed and having Christia...