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by Constandia
17:43 Sat 01 Jan 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Replies: 226
Views: 1517401

Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F

nac wrote: 18:29 Thu 30 Dec 2021
Constandia wrote: 14:27 Thu 28 Oct 2021 Please add me to the reserve list for this event. Many thanks.
Dia - also promoted. Are you still available?
Yes, I definitely am. I can bring Fons, or Ramos Pinto.
by Constandia
17:11 Wed 22 Dec 2021
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1994 Dow (Library Release)
Replies: 0
Views: 755

1994 Dow (Library Release)

1994 Dow's Library Release (Released 2021) Deep garnet colour, complex aromatics. Blackberry jam, dried red cherry and dried berry mix, cranberry, dried fig, plums, fresh walnut, freshly ground coffee beans, blossom, and subtle hints of menthol. Sweet, intensely flavoured with cocoa and coffee bean...
by Constandia
19:35 Thu 09 Dec 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Old Bordeaux & Burgundy Wine Dinner, B&F 7/12/21
Replies: 13
Views: 4206

Re: Old Bordeaux & Burgundy Wine Dinner, B&F 7/12/21

Seems I missed seeing this gathering taking place. Is it possible to get a reminder for a similar event in the future. I can definitely bring some bottles to the table, mainly Bordeaux. Thanks.
by Constandia
14:38 Thu 28 Oct 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F
Replies: 167
Views: 185055

Re: Wed 06 April 2022, Horizontal of 1992s, B&F

Hello, please add me to the reserves.
by Constandia
14:27 Thu 28 Oct 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1997 @ 25, Tues 24th May 2022 @ B&F
Replies: 226
Views: 1517401

Re: 1997 @ 25, Thurs 20th January 2022 @ B&F

Please add me to the reserve list for this event. Many thanks.
by Constandia
21:43 Wed 27 Jan 2021
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Fonseca Tawny 10YO (bottled 2017)
Replies: 0
Views: 2331

NV Fonseca Tawny 10YO (bottled 2017)

Pale tawny with garnet highlights. On the nose stewed plum, caramel, fruitcake, walnut cake, milk chocolate and some interesting medicinal notes offering complexity. On the palate it is sweet with a lively acidity balancing the sweetness.This is soft and smooth with a welcoming warming heat from the...
by Constandia
12:40 Thu 21 Jan 2021
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 2021 Virtual Tasting #2 - Wednesday 27th January
Replies: 23
Views: 10589

Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #2 - Wednesday 27th January

Yes please. Lots of 10 y.o around and always at a nice price. I will pick a bottle up this week.
by Constandia
11:45 Thu 05 Nov 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Tue 24 November 2020 - A Tasting with Sophia Bergqvist
Replies: 95
Views: 57015

Re: Tue 24 November 2020 - A Tasting with Sophia Bergqvist

Hi, I have a '91 (courtesy of Tony) and would love to join. I presume this an online tasting?
by Constandia
14:04 Thu 25 Jun 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Virtual Tasting #8 - Tuesday 30th June?
Replies: 68
Views: 33760

Re: Virtual Tasting #8 - Tuesday 30th June?

Mine just arrived too! Thanks Alex... cannot wait for the speculations on Tuesday.
by Constandia
12:59 Mon 22 Jun 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Virtual Tasting #8 - Tuesday 30th June?
Replies: 68
Views: 33760

Re: Virtual Tasting #8 - Tuesday 30th June?

Yes please, I will send my details shortly.
by Constandia
21:51 Wed 20 May 2020
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2007 Warre LBV (unfiltered)
Replies: 4
Views: 3381

Re: 2007 Warre LBV Unfiltered

95% opaque with garnet rim showing its evolution in the bottle. I tried this upon decanting at 12 noon (had fine sediment) and it was very closed, however when I tried it in the evning at our TPF virtual tasting it opened up marvellously. Pronounced intensity aromas and flavours of cranberry, redcur...
by Constandia
10:35 Thu 14 May 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May
Replies: 45
Views: 23396

Re: Virtual Tasting #5, Weds 20 May

Yes please! I have a Warre's LBV laying around, I think it's '07 but will double check. Ty
by Constandia
13:18 Wed 06 May 2020
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Oscar Needs Some Help
Replies: 14
Views: 10644

Re: Oscar Needs Some Help

Done
by Constandia
17:31 Mon 30 Mar 2020
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Lockdown Drinking
Replies: 53
Views: 27027

Re: Lockdown Drinking

Nice thread :) this week we finished off a delicious 2014 Atlante Italian Cab.Franc from Umbria, a 2011 chateau laffitte laujac (medoc), a dolcetto d'alba Burlotto, a ferrari blanc de blancs from Trentodoc to celebrate my house mate's getting the keys to his newly bought house. Planning to have a ta...
by Constandia
12:12 Tue 03 Mar 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Kopke and Krohn Mini-Vertical(s) Thursday 9th July
Replies: 16
Views: 13768

Re: Kopke and Krohn Mini-Vertical(s) Thursday 9th July

Yes please Tony, will try and find a bottle but if not I would like to adopt. Thank you
by Constandia
13:28 Wed 29 Jan 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: A 1970 horizontal, Flight 5, Thurs 8 October 2020
Replies: 31
Views: 32388

Re: A 1970 horizontal, Tier 3, Thurs 8 October 2020

Yes please, will need to adopt though. Many thanks!
by Constandia
13:27 Wed 29 Jan 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: A 1970 horizontal, Flights 1-4, Friday 9 October 2020
Replies: 143
Views: 130108

Re: A 1970 horizontal, Tiers 1 & 2, Friday 9 October 2020

Please count me in, but will need to adopt. Thank you!
by Constandia
16:06 Sat 25 Jan 2020
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: POCAS VINTAGE VERTICAL DATE TBD
Replies: 13
Views: 11159

Re: POCAS VINTAGE VERTICAL DATE TBD

Hi Tony, I like their ports too. Can I be added to the list please but I can only attend if the tasting takes place after May 2020- thank you!
by Constandia
19:43 Mon 16 Dec 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port podcast goes live Dec 2
Replies: 5
Views: 6686

Re: Port podcast goes live Dec 2

Thanks Rich :)
by Constandia
22:45 Mon 02 Dec 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port podcast goes live Dec 2
Replies: 5
Views: 6686

Re: Port podcast goes live Dec 2

rich_n wrote: 12:30 Mon 02 Dec 2019 Sounds good! Is it under the main Interpreting Wine podcast or should be be looking for a separate podcast?
Under the main podcast. I hope you enjoy!
by Constandia
20:51 Sun 01 Dec 2019
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port podcast goes live Dec 2
Replies: 5
Views: 6686

Port podcast goes live Dec 2

Hi everyone, a few months ago Lawrence Francis from Interpreting Wine invited me to talk about port. This talk led to the genesis of a mini port series that goes live this Monday 2nd December. The two first episodes feat Francis and I discussing the various styles of port and tasting the samples. On...
by Constandia
23:21 Wed 06 Nov 2019
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Thu 19th December 2019 - the Port Forum Christmas Bash
Replies: 54
Views: 58675

Re: Thu 19th December 2019 - the Port Forum Christmas Bash

Dia - Simon's vacated seat is yours, if you can make it. If you can, please say so here within a week. Thanks, Alex Hi Alex, sadly I'll have to miss this ever so indulging gathering. Being right at the end of our very busy Christmas period it will be all hands to the pumps... I really appreciate yo...