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by mosesbotbol
20:37 Thu 22 Sep 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Cellar diary
Replies: 87
Views: 21130

Re: Cellar diary

@uncle tom - Wow consistent are the weight of empty bottles of the same type?
by mosesbotbol
18:39 Thu 15 Sep 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Royal Warrants
Replies: 6
Views: 1135

Re: Royal Warrants

I thought all royal warrants have to reapply.
by mosesbotbol
18:27 Mon 22 Aug 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Confraria Vintage Port tasting
Replies: 3
Views: 1330

Re: Confraria Vintage Port tasting

If only it were in Boston, MA
by mosesbotbol
19:46 Mon 25 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Filtration
Replies: 27
Views: 8833

Re: Filtration

I buy cheese cloth, several yards at a time. Do use the same piece over and over though. Only one layer, I want it filtered, but not filtered too much. Just enough to catch stuff, but not wait 5 minutes for it to pass through.
by mosesbotbol
19:43 Mon 25 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1992 Quinta do Vesuvio
Replies: 10
Views: 1222

Re: 1992 Vesuvio

“Dull and not so interesting” and with no obvious VA sounds like a Port that’s going through a dumb phase. My experience of the ‘92 Vesuvio is similar to Glenn’s. Generally I find them to be big, bold and fruit forward. Your description is not what I would expect or hope for. Dumb Phase is what my ...
by mosesbotbol
14:25 Fri 22 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1992 Quinta do Vesuvio
Replies: 10
Views: 1222

Re: 1992 Vesuvio

Had some more last night. This bottle has more heat to it than I would've thought (noticed from the 1st night). Color is dark and not cloudy at all. No prune, VA, or banana kind of flavors. Just kind of dull and not so interesting.
by mosesbotbol
18:33 Thu 21 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1992 Quinta do Vesuvio
Replies: 10
Views: 1222

Re: 1992 Vesuvio

Last night, it showed dried orange/mandarin orange along with some floral notes. The coffee/Kahlua is more secondary. Does not taste "baked" like I was expecting with older Vesuvio vintages. 90 points at best. As far as "baked" goes, I've found that 1992 is usually beyond that t...
by mosesbotbol
17:41 Thu 21 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1992 Quinta do Vesuvio
Replies: 10
Views: 1222

Re: 1992 Vesuvio

winesecretary wrote: 14:52 Thu 21 Jul 2022 That sounds like heat damage. Violets, cherries, plums is the profile I would expect on V92. See several recent notes
I own footlockers of most vintages of Vesuvio before 2010. :roll:
by mosesbotbol
14:20 Thu 21 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1992 Quinta do Vesuvio
Replies: 10
Views: 1222

Re: 1992 Vesuvio

Last night, it showed dried orange/mandarin orange along with some floral notes. The coffee/Kahlua is more secondary. Does not taste "baked" like I was expecting with older Vesuvio vintages. 90 points at best.
by mosesbotbol
21:22 Wed 20 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1992 Quinta do Vesuvio
Replies: 10
Views: 1222

1992 Quinta do Vesuvio

Opened last night. Pop and pour was interesting. Very strong coffee flavor with green peppers. Wife said "Is this port?" Not much of a nose. I find that Vesuvio's evolve a lot (for better or worse) over a day or two. Will try some more tonight.
by mosesbotbol
21:19 Wed 20 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 832273

Re: Latest buy

No wax on the reissued '77? Makes sense there was no selo on the original since they weren't for sale.
by mosesbotbol
12:44 Tue 19 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 832273

Re: Latest buy

I thought the producers had to declare a vintage within a certain period of time? I take it that doesn't mean said vintage needs to come to market though. Yes, definitely. Cockburn 1977 became an official declaration in, ooh, about 2017. That's the only one I can think of off hand. I am yet to try ...
by mosesbotbol
19:45 Mon 18 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 832273

Re: Latest buy

The source is 100% reliable - no doubt. There is a story to this bottle... When Symington bought Cockburn, they found stock of Vintage Bottlings in the cellars. They will sell those bottles in the future. I thought the producers had to declare a vintage within a certain period of time? I take it th...
by mosesbotbol
20:18 Fri 15 Jul 2022
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: A new section to our Forum
Replies: 8
Views: 8880

Re: A new section to our Forum

I have no objection at all. I might do the same with some South African fortifieds. I bought a magnum of Vin de Constance a little while ago. Never tried any before, but was offered a terrific deal. Supposed to be something. It's many years ago since I had much to do with Vin de Constance, but if m...
by mosesbotbol
13:31 Thu 14 Jul 2022
Forum: Other Fortified Wines
Topic: A new section to our Forum
Replies: 8
Views: 8880

Re: A new section to our Forum

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 23:01 Fri 01 Jul 2022 I have no objection at all. I might do the same with some South African fortifieds.
I bought a magnum of Vin de Constance a little while ago. Never tried any before, but was offered a terrific deal. Supposed to be something.
by mosesbotbol
03:06 Wed 13 Jul 2022
Forum: Other Wines
Topic: Casa Ferreirinha
Replies: 10
Views: 4141

Re: Casa Ferreirinha

Andy Velebil wrote: 21:18 Mon 11 Jul 2022
mosesbotbol wrote:The current Broadbent Douro Reserva's are made by them now instead of Niepoort.
And they are very good.
Be curious to see how they develop with the screw top's which are common across the Casa Ferreirinha portfolio.
by mosesbotbol
15:39 Sat 09 Jul 2022
Forum: Other Wines
Topic: Casa Ferreirinha
Replies: 10
Views: 4141

Re: Casa Ferreirinha

The current Broadbent Douro Reserva's are made by them now instead of Niepoort.
by mosesbotbol
20:12 Tue 05 Jul 2022
Forum: Other Wines
Topic: DOC-bagging
Replies: 44
Views: 16059

Re: DOC-bagging

I also tried, recently, some of the Azores’ fortified wine: a 10-year-old Verdelho by Ilha do Pico. It was fine and drinkable, but I’m afraid I don’t think I would seek it out (as opposed to say the Carcavelos from Villa Oeiras which, on re-tasting, is more than just a novelty: it’s very decent win...
by mosesbotbol
20:06 Tue 05 Jul 2022
Forum: Selling Port
Topic: selling vintage ports
Replies: 6
Views: 5196

Re: selling vintage ports

Anything left? I know someone in AZ who might be interested in the remainder.
by mosesbotbol
20:03 Tue 05 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 832273

Re: Latest buy

Picked up some '85 Taylor and Maynard's 10 year
by mosesbotbol
15:44 Wed 29 Jun 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Vintages, Second Edition
Replies: 189
Views: 82730

Re: Port Vintages, Second Edition

Any thoughts on a more picture based book? 2/3's picture, 1/3 descriptions. Would have a broader appeal.
by mosesbotbol
17:22 Fri 24 Jun 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Old Decanted Port
Replies: 8
Views: 2122

Re: Old Decanted Port

Sounds like the most expensive way to make a crusted port.
by mosesbotbol
17:20 Fri 24 Jun 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port and smoked brisket - Texas style
Replies: 6
Views: 3664

Re: Port and smoked brisket - Texas style

Maple and Apple are popular local woods to use in the North East of USA. The oak up here is much different than in Texas. Use our oak and your BBQ will taste like a campfire. I like to put food on the smoker for an hour or so and then finish inside in the oven. I like the smell from the wood and mea...
by mosesbotbol
14:01 Wed 22 Jun 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Advice for Christening Present
Replies: 5
Views: 2168

Re: Advice for Christening Present

I would wait a couple of years and see what is declared and come to market. There will be something for sure. If not port, how about vintage Champagne? 6 pack of Cristal or Dom would be a welcome gift.
by mosesbotbol
18:56 Thu 07 Feb 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Well I never...
Replies: 7
Views: 9653

Re: Well I never...

That's neat. Such famous people on this forum... One can never have enough '66 Fonseca