Delaforce vertical: in the US, UK or both; in 2009 perhaps

[jdaw1]

On the news section of InfoPortWine I read that Delaforce is sold off by The Fladgate Partnership to Real Companhia Velha (Royal Oporto). On their website you can read the full report.

In the UK I own Delaforce 1970 and one 1977, and in the US a bottle of 1935. Guess what I’m thinking!

I'd be happy to contribute to a Delaforce vertical in NYC or Boston this summer.

I have the 94 Vintage and could possible find something else too?

I have two 77's but I drank a 48 last year and it was a bit of a surprise still gioing strong.

I just had an 82 VP which was surprisingly complex and I do own some 70s, 77s, 82, 85 and 2000s.

Please could people reveal what Delaforce vintage ports they own and would be willing to contribute to a vertical. Please also say whether the bottles are UK-located, US-located, or hidden elsewhere.

[jdaw1]

Vintages of Delaforce we have:

• 2003 (UK: THRA);
• 2000 (UK: THRA; DE: AP);
• 1994 (UK: THRA; US: MJB);
• 1985 (UK: THRA; DE: AP);
• 1982 (DE: AP);
• 1977 (UK: THRA, JDAW, SL; DE: AP);
• 1970 (UK: THRA, JDAW; DE: AP);
• 1963 (UK: THRA);
• 1960 (UK: THRA);
• 1950 (UK: THRA);
• 1935 (UK: THRA; US: JDAW);
• 1927 (US: SC);
• 1917 (UK: THRA (unavailable)).

[jdaw1]

Post reserved for purposes yet to be decided.

[DRT]

I think I have precisely 0 bottles of Delaforce VP but I am more than happy to source or adopt 1 or 2 for an Offline if it is in the UK.

Derek

[Andy Velebil]

I have delaforce, but all of its young stuff...sourcing should be no problem. I'd be down for a US offline, but it would have to be early 2009. My travel budget to the eastern US or to Europe this year is quickly going to prior commitments. West coast flights are cheap if you all want to come out here

[jdaw1]

Just so that links go both ways:

A Delaforce vertical is being arranged via a thread on ThePortForum.com entitled Delaforce vertical: in the US, UK or both; in 2009 perhaps. We have 1935, 1970, 1977, and some younger vintages. Those with other Delaforce vintage ports are particularly wanted — though, of course, others are welcome. Please post there.

(Hopefully this post falls within the new rules on .)

[jfacciol]

Beyond what has been offered to date, I have 1992 and 1995.

[Axel P]

Alle in Deutschland...

Axel

[jdaw1]

Id love that: 1970, 1977, 1982, 1985, 2000

Axel

[uncle tom]

I have the following Delaforce vintages in my cellar:

2003
2000
1994
1985
1977
1970
1963
1960
1950
1935
1917

- and a ten year old Tawny

I have it in mind to preserve the '17 until its centenary, but any of the others can be made available.

Tom

[jdaw1]

I have a '63, '70 & a '85 in the cellar and I'll probably be picking up a couple of pre-1960 bottles in the next couple of weeks. Since I live in the Los Angeles area I'd prefer a U.S. tasting, but given the right dates I might be able to attend a U.K. tasting. Please keep me informed as to the particulars as soon as they are worked out.

And Sean C. says “I'm in on anything in the US and I have a 1927 Delaforce”.

[Andy Velebil]

I smell a US tasting coming on.....Tom, its time you head across the pond and check out our watering holes

[g-man]

I'd like to resurrect this tasting as I'm sending Julian back with a bottle of 1974 Delaforce to taste.

I only ask that you guys take pictures and post notes!

[jdaw1]

Readers might wish to see the planning for a Delaforce vertical in early 2012 in London.