Just a suggestion...
Just a suggestion...
I think this site could do with a 'Port Information' section, History, Winemaking Process, Producers, News, Vintage Guide, info on other fortified wines....
This kind of information is very helpful to people who are just getting into port such as me.
yes, I know, I could buy a book, infact I have several but....
This kind of information is very helpful to people who are just getting into port such as me.
yes, I know, I could buy a book, infact I have several but....
Vintage Shmintage.
Sideways,
When we kicked things off, we were really keen to keep things simple and unfussy. If you have a look at the very early Posts in the Port Topics, you'll see a History, types of Port, Unusual Port Phrases etc,etc.
Tom suggested that if we didn't have a specific Topic, maybe they should be stickies.
I cant remember what happened then, I think we just drifted off subject. Fair point though, maybe it needs revisiting.
Alan
When we kicked things off, we were really keen to keep things simple and unfussy. If you have a look at the very early Posts in the Port Topics, you'll see a History, types of Port, Unusual Port Phrases etc,etc.
Tom suggested that if we didn't have a specific Topic, maybe they should be stickies.
I cant remember what happened then, I think we just drifted off subject. Fair point though, maybe it needs revisiting.
Alan
As you know The Creator and her pesky little side-kick KillerB (Assistant to The Creator) have gone on holiday for a week and left me in charge of all things Administrative.
I have the tools and permissions available to create "Stickies". If the citizens of this forum are in agreement I would be happy to spend some time creating a locked sticky at the top of the Port Discussions section with links to the posts we created containing definitions of the various port styles.
Whadyathink?
Derek
I have the tools and permissions available to create "Stickies". If the citizens of this forum are in agreement I would be happy to spend some time creating a locked sticky at the top of the Port Discussions section with links to the posts we created containing definitions of the various port styles.
Whadyathink?
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Derek,
Obviously I'm only one voice, but if you could create a Sticky that had a Heading that suggested it was all Factual things to do with understanding Port. You could then include, History articles, definitions, classic books, etc,etc.
The point being, that we dont create a new Topic that interferes with the Home Page, and also is all contained in One Sticky which once clicked, can then sub-branch off.
I'd be very much in favour of that. (In fact I suggested similar when we kicked off). You've got to remember that we're all of varying degrees of knowledge, and I'd certainly find it useful to glance at now and again, to learn or refresh.
Alan
Obviously I'm only one voice, but if you could create a Sticky that had a Heading that suggested it was all Factual things to do with understanding Port. You could then include, History articles, definitions, classic books, etc,etc.
The point being, that we dont create a new Topic that interferes with the Home Page, and also is all contained in One Sticky which once clicked, can then sub-branch off.
I'd be very much in favour of that. (In fact I suggested similar when we kicked off). You've got to remember that we're all of varying degrees of knowledge, and I'd certainly find it useful to glance at now and again, to learn or refresh.
Alan
I have updated the sticky with links to all of the relevant posts I can find and with 2 new definitions kindly supplied by Uncle Tom by PM to me today.
If anyone wants to suggest adding anything to this list please roduce the definition (or request that someone else does) and let me know so that I can create the link.
Derek
If anyone wants to suggest adding anything to this list please roduce the definition (or request that someone else does) and let me know so that I can create the link.
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn