Greetings from Bucks
Greetings from Bucks
Hi All,
New member joining. Thanks to the mods for letting me in - looks like my reputation precedes me (In a good way).
Adore port drinking...
My brother, father and myself have done about a dozen cases of Offley's Boa Vista 1980 in recent years and if anyone knows any for sale in the UK, please let me know.
Currently just started a case of Delaforce Quinta de Corte 1985 which is a lovely if spirity one though disappointed with a wet cork last night.
Been sitting on a case of Smith Woodhouse 97 for a couple of years but deliberately haven't got it at my house so I can't get tempted.
Was enjoying Vesuvio 91 until I ran out of them and got an attack of the meanies on the replacement cost.
Bought a half case of that decent Tesco VP at Christmas when they were doing 5% off 6 or more bottles. One smashed on the ride home on the bike which was annoying but my luggage box smelled of port for ages afterwards, so there was *some* upside!
Hate port drinking...
Found an inexpensive LBV in Lidl (their 45% chocolate is heavenly and dirt cheap). £7 per bottle and I wouldn't put it in my gravy. Avoid.
I shall clink a virtual toast to all members and raise a non virtual glass myself.
Cheers,
Nick
New member joining. Thanks to the mods for letting me in - looks like my reputation precedes me (In a good way).
Adore port drinking...
My brother, father and myself have done about a dozen cases of Offley's Boa Vista 1980 in recent years and if anyone knows any for sale in the UK, please let me know.
Currently just started a case of Delaforce Quinta de Corte 1985 which is a lovely if spirity one though disappointed with a wet cork last night.
Been sitting on a case of Smith Woodhouse 97 for a couple of years but deliberately haven't got it at my house so I can't get tempted.
Was enjoying Vesuvio 91 until I ran out of them and got an attack of the meanies on the replacement cost.
Bought a half case of that decent Tesco VP at Christmas when they were doing 5% off 6 or more bottles. One smashed on the ride home on the bike which was annoying but my luggage box smelled of port for ages afterwards, so there was *some* upside!
Hate port drinking...
Found an inexpensive LBV in Lidl (their 45% chocolate is heavenly and dirt cheap). £7 per bottle and I wouldn't put it in my gravy. Avoid.
I shall clink a virtual toast to all members and raise a non virtual glass myself.
Cheers,
Nick
Nick
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Re: Greetings from Bucks
Is that bicycle or motorbike? I once carried 6 bottles of wine from south of France to UK on the back of a CBR600! Wondering if I could do the same with port?!Zelandakh wrote:One smashed on the ride home on the bike which was annoying but my luggage box smelled of port for ages afterwards, so there was *some* upside!
Welcome, and do join us for a tasting night in London some time. Particularly if you have some good port to share.
Ben
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
- KillerB
- Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
- Posts: 2425
- Joined: 22:09 Wed 20 Jun 2007
- Location: Sky Blue City, England
Re: Greetings from Bucks
Good to have you here Nick. Sorry for the delay, it was my fault.
Where are you in Bucks? I used to live in High Wycombe and a long time ago in Bletchley. I also worked for ten years in Aylesbury, so I know most of the corners of the place.
The Vesuvio sector will be along to congratulate you on your good taste.
Cheers,
Alex
Where are you in Bucks? I used to live in High Wycombe and a long time ago in Bletchley. I also worked for ten years in Aylesbury, so I know most of the corners of the place.
The Vesuvio sector will be along to congratulate you on your good taste.
Cheers,
Alex
Port is basically a red drink
Re: Greetings from Bucks
It was a motorbike - I ride a Pan European and the port wasn't available in the Tesco I found near me but it was in one I went past in Kent. 50 miles later it was shaken, stirred and smelling. Not entirely how I want to fortify my wines...still, it aged the labels on the other bottles nicely!!
I'm within 10 miles of High Wycombe so tastings in London would be fantastic if I can work out how to get home safely.
Bike + Port = No.
I'm within 10 miles of High Wycombe so tastings in London would be fantastic if I can work out how to get home safely.
Bike + Port = No.
Nick
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Re: Greetings from Bucks
Hello and welcome and thank you for the PM, and for starting an introduction thread.
Do keep an eye on Organising Tastings and Get-togethers, as there’s often good drinking being planned. To reserve a seat just ask.
Do keep an eye on Organising Tastings and Get-togethers, as there’s often good drinking being planned. To reserve a seat just ask.
- RonnieRoots
- Fonseca 1980
- Posts: 1981
- Joined: 08:28 Thu 21 Jun 2007
- Location: Middle Earth
Re: Greetings from Bucks
Hi Nick, welcome to TPF! I'm sure the London crowd will take good care of you, they have a reputation to hold up.
If you're in need of a good inexpensive drinking port, see if Uncle Tom still has some Morgan 1991 left. This board did a good job drinking an insane amount of that stuff.
If you're in need of a good inexpensive drinking port, see if Uncle Tom still has some Morgan 1991 left. This board did a good job drinking an insane amount of that stuff.
- Michael M.
- Quinta do Noval LBV
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- Location: Germany
Re: Greetings from Bucks
Hi Nick,
welcome aboard!
Hard to fine a good wine at the german discount shops. One rare exception is the Champagne "Veuve Monsigny" from Aldi. At 14,00 EUR a decent one. If there is Aldi in your area try to find the chocolate "Moser-Roth Edel Bitter, 70% Kakao (respectively 85% Kakao). This is very good stuff for a song. Valrhona is not better!
Cheers!
Michael
welcome aboard!
Hard to fine a good wine at the german discount shops. One rare exception is the Champagne "Veuve Monsigny" from Aldi. At 14,00 EUR a decent one. If there is Aldi in your area try to find the chocolate "Moser-Roth Edel Bitter, 70% Kakao (respectively 85% Kakao). This is very good stuff for a song. Valrhona is not better!
Cheers!
Michael
Shut Up 'N Drink Yer Port
Re: Greetings from Bucks
Thanks Michael - I like that one but my other half finds it too strong. We compromise - I buy it, I eat it, she doesn't...
Nick
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Re: Greetings from Bucks
You fit right in hereZelandakh wrote:Thanks Michael - I like that one but my other half finds it too strong. We compromise - I buy it, I eat it, she doesn't...
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn