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Congratulations from the other Alex, too.

Wolfgang raises a good point - which 1970 wines have the folks attending who were born that year already drunk?

PS - Julian - I vote for the Fonseca 1985; it's at least 6 weeks since I last tasted one.

VJR wrote:Next time you do the test, please let me know

I wonder if it is time to do the test again with a different audience? Does anyone have a magnum of mature VP they would be willin to sacrifice for the greater good?

Today, on Wednesday 19th Jan, 84 hours after decanting, this is now much more approachable and enjoyable.

Which flag behind the admiral is the army flag? I would have said that the two flags were the Union flag and the NATO flag, neither of which I would have classified as army flags - but you probably have a hidden little gem from the creation of the Union flag which makes it an army flag. Over to you...

But I would agree that the Vesuvio '92 would be a fine port to drink at the Vesuvio vertical - are you attending? Source: you. Have you no more? If I do attend (which is unlikely), then of course. However, I will be at that cellar on Fri 29th Jan, and could collect it to be given to an attendee of ...

Subject to us being able to track down the missing vintages, can anyone think of a good reason not to make this a complete vertical from 1989 to 2007? Yes - it's excessive and would lead to bad habits being formed. People might start to think that it was normal to hold complete verticals and start ...

Why did you ask? I think there are solid reasons for D70, OBV70 and Ch85. The arguments for each should be considered. The V92 (source: ‘Mr. V.’) overlaps with a subsequent tasting ; and the F85 is too young. But each of D70, OBV70 and Ch85 is a sensible choice, and I don’t know for which I would v...

a theme like "Bring that weird Colheita" Hmm, that might be a little difficult for me. I only have one (known) colheita. Does only having one bottle of colheita make that a weird colheita ? Or I could bring a bottle of Croft Ruby port which was bottled to commemorate the coronation of Eli...

In a fit of enthusiasm and anticipation for this coming Vesuvio vertical, I had a quick trawl through the vintages which people have identified that they have available, and come up with the following list: DRT - 1994, 1996, 1997 WS1 - 1999, 2000, 2003, 2005 ARK - 1996 (having drunk all his 1994) CM...

Axel P wrote:Interesting, Alex, could you please pass on the full title of the book.

Thanks

Axel

Axel, the title of the book is exactly the same as the title of the thread - The 1000 finest wines ever made

Adults in Scotland are drinking the equivalent of 46 bottles of vodka each in a year, a study has suggested. Something about this study seems suspicious to me. When I was in my teens growing up in Scotland my cousin and I used to be "barmen" at family parties. We had a large family so the...

I've just checked my diary and I'm free on both of these dates.

So, it seems that you need to make a decision and we'll all plan around your decision. Might I suggest the 25th, so as to try and spread out this tasting from the one with Oscar (unless we combine the two)?

I'm free on the night of the 11th - I'd be happy to meet up with you and Oscar and anyone else who's free. Do you have a venue in mind?

The ports included in the 1000 Finest Wines Ever Made list are: @991 - 1896 Martinez @889 - 2000 Taylor @885 - 1944 Hooper @833 - 1970 Graham @813 - 1927 Sandeman @786 - 1942 Niepoort @783 - 1896 Noval colheita @691 - 1994 Taylor @689 - 1952 Niepoort colheita @649 - 1922 Croft @579 - 1994 Graham @55...

My opinion was that it was a cork issue that became apparent with air, but I should note that few other people at the table agreed with me. Most thought it a wonderful wine. It did have a magnificent colour and promised so much on decanting - but such is the life of a port geek.

Eira Velha 2000 for £10 - but there was only 1 available

From magnum. The glass of the magnum was dimpled and appeared to be old, the seal was of brittle black wax and was stamped with the single word ""PORT"". The wax of the seal appeared to be consistent with the age of the bottle. Stencilled on the bottle was ""W.W.W 1907&...

An unlabeled bottle, appearing to be old glass. The cork was branded Taylor 1935 although the glass of the bottle appeared to be 20 years older. A light, burnt siennna colour; very transparent. A little oxidised on the nose (mid-shoulder fill), smelling of burnt oranges and rosemary. Smooth in the m...

One of a bottle of 5 acquired as a lot of unknown 1927 port at auction. Initially, on decanting this was a deep red colour and had a very thick texture; rich and full in flavour and with a good length. On serving 3 hours later, this wine had flattened and developed an incredible nose of fresh cut mu...

1995 Porto da Silva LBV An occasional label used by Noval for bottlings of purchased grapes. Only 250 cases of this wines was made and all was shipped to the UK. Dark in colour and young looking in appearance; youthful blackcurrant nose. Young and fruity in the mouth, still gently tannic. Dry after...

Very pale, a light straw colour. Smelly on the nose, smelling very strongly of rosemary and antiseptic. Sweet in the mouth, very tertiary with dry nut-skins and showing real frailty. A sweet, light and tawny aftertaste and a good length. Very lovely and delicate. 80/100. Drunk 17 Dec 2009.

Young in colour, clear centre. Quite closed on the nose, but with a vibrant redcurrant acidity. Fruity in the mouth, restrained but nicely balanced on the palate. Perhaps a little short on the palate, but goes extremely well with steak-frites. Light, fruity and pleasant. 85/100. Drunk 17 Dec 2009.

Mid red colour, looking to be at the peak of maturity. Quite closed on the nose - sweet and inviting. Sweet and balanced in the mouth, but showing a dry core and still some tannins in the wine. Very elegant. Big oranges on the aftertaste, with a long and very lovely length. Initially, I preferred th...

Deep rose in colour, light and inviting. Juniper spiciniess on the nose - sweet and ripe. Balanced and elegant in the mouth, full of fruit and a huge burst of oranges in the mid-palate. A big aftertaste, with a long length. Really delicious, but with a slight harsh note in the centre of the palate, ...