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Speaking of which, if this doesn't happen in the next few days, which doesn't appear practical, it'll have to wait until after the Off-Line. Sideways , Its a bit late in the day, but have you read the story of that Off-Line? Its an impressive Fonseca Vertical, and there's room for one more. It star...

Luc wrote:Salut et bienvenu , Sideways . . . ( I'm the one wearing the dress )

Thank you. You have a handsome husband and a beautiful baby.

Are newbie’s allowed to join in?

I am now the proud owner of 5 bottles of this particular port thanks to a recent supermarket clearance. I think I could learn quite a bit from this experience.

Not sure if this counts, but…. On holiday in Austria last year the hotel bar was offering Baileys for 12 euros a shot.

I stuck to Eggenberg and Grüner Veltliner. I also enjoyed some wonderful Reisling.

My use of the word authoritarian was intentional, Parker anyone?

More careful in future I will be.

jdaw1 wrote:
Or did you mean “authorities†?

Take your pick.

Meaningless Drivel

A natural by-product of too much wine I fear.

I think this site could do with a 'Port Information' section, History, Winemaking Process, Producers, News, Vintage Guide, info on other fortified wines.... This kind of information is very helpful to people who are just getting into port such as me. yes, I know, I could buy a book, infact I have se...

Derek T. wrote:I think this is an excellent LBV and at that price you can't go wrong in buying all you can. It is still very youthfull and will age and improve for many years to come.

Derek

Thanks, will do.

Conky wrote:Roy,

If you do read this, I'm sure you know its only gentle mocking. Now why dont you sign up, and we can all cross swords in the humour department and learn a bit in the Port Department!

Alan

That's a lot of departments, are you sure there are enough of us?

Of the on-line community, there is only one person who openly presents himself as an expert. His knowledge, while extensive in certain areas, is notably lacking in others - we don't often mention him here.. :wink: Tom A troll through previous posts unearthed a review for this site on infoportwine.c...

£5? wow, I thought I had found a bargain.

What are your thoughts on the '95?

I was wondering whether I should go back a mop-up the remaining few bottles before they disappear.

Who are the recognised authoritarians on port? (or authorities).

The wine world has Jancis, Parker, Johnson, Spurrier etc., their knowledge is wide and varied but are there any writers / commentators out there who specialise on port?

Links to their websites (if allowed) would be appreciated.

'Following the disappointing lack of interest in Uncle Tom's VP En primeur announcement he takes his entire 2010 allocation down to the local market for early release......'

Oh, and I feel I should own up to once buying, drinking and moderately enjoying a bottle of Cruz VP from Morrisons

In my defence, it was in the bin-end section for a fiver

At Supermarket availability level, have you tried the Otima 10yr old Tawny. Alan Yep, last summer Somerfield had a 'massive wine sale' and I found a shelf full of the Optima 10yo Tawny for £5 a go, I still have two bottles left. I told you I like a bargain! :lol: Although I enjoy the optima (lightl...

Hi all Me 37yo, married, 6yo daughter, live out in the sticks. Wine drinker for around fifteen years, serious for around ten, wine geek for around seven. Started drinking port about four years ago but only occasionally, now more regularly, I like a bargain and tend to stick to LBV's, my regular drin...

Hi folks, newbie here :wink: I popped down to Tesco at the weekend to see if I could benefit from their current wine revamp and pick up the odd bargain. In the port section I honed in on the Warre's and was delighted to find they had discontinued the Traditional LBV, it was reduced to £7.90 I made o...