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[SushiNorth]

This thread got me over to ebay for a search, which turned this up.

It also turned up the artwork of Raymond Campbell, who frequently paints still-life's that include Port. He's somewhere in the UK, anyone reached out?

[Andy Velebil]

interesting background that is more appealing to look at than the old silver tag

[Glenn E.]

I acquired one of the Graham verticals during the most recent FTLOP purchasing opportunity. The price was high, but the bottles were all purchased on release and kept in the cellar at a California winery for their entire lives so I thought... just this once... I'll overpay for known good storage.

14 bottles, starting with '63 and ending with '07.

So all you need now is 4 or 5 volunteers to fly to Seattle to help you quality assure your purchase?

If that happens, I would be pleased to open my vertical. Keep me apprised of travel plans.

Note that you're still on the hook for the 1985 horizontal in '15. I have 23 bottles ready for that and know of another contributor who can expand it by 3 (at last check), so it's going to be an epic gathering even if some of the Ports are not quite as epic.

[Andy Velebil]

I acquired one of the Graham verticals during the most recent FTLOP purchasing opportunity. The price was high, but the bottles were all purchased on release and kept in the cellar at a California winery for their entire lives so I thought... just this once... I'll overpay for known good storage.

14 bottles, starting with '63 and ending with '07.

So all you need now is 4 or 5 volunteers to fly to Seattle to help you quality assure your purchase?

If that happens, I would be pleased to open my vertical. Keep me apprised of travel plans.

Note that you're still on the hook for the 1985 horizontal in '15. I have 23 bottles ready for that and know of another contributor who can expand it by 3 (at last check), so it's going to be an epic gathering even if some of the Ports are not quite as epic.

Yeah right, getting them to this side of the pond is near impossible.....yes, I'm making fun of you all, now get your arses to this side of the pond as I and many others got lots of Port I need to share that is waiting for you all to get here.

[clawhit]

24 Warre 83
24 Warre 85

Thats got my next lot of drinkers sorted

[AHB]

24 Warre 83
24 Warre 85

Thats got my next lot of drinkers sorted

Nice choices. I do like the W83 and W85 as daily drinkers.

[ac-fast]

A box of Vesuvio 91
and Gonzalez Vintage 1920

Anybody ever tastet Gonzalez ???

[mpij]

Dec 2011 12 bottles Warres 2000 traditional lbv
jan 2012 1 bottle Croft 1935, 1bottle Taylors 1945, 1 bottle SmithWoodhouse1983 and 1 unknown bottle with cork 1/2 inch into neck(later identified as Warres 1958 from cork and not drinkable) all for £100 + buyers premium from local auction.
Feb 2012 not a buy but got bottle Coop lbv and set of Marks and Spencers miniatures as part of 50th from work colleagues.
Martin

[DRT]

Hi Martin,

That's a cracking deal at the auction, even allowing for one duffer - well done!

Derek

[mpij]

Great deal in Tesco today Croft unfiltered lbv 1/2 bottles reduced from £8.29 to £4.20 but went through till at full price, when I went to customer services they refunded twice the difference! Pity my basket was overflowing as I could have had another 8.
Martin

[RAYC]

Great deal in Tesco today Croft unfiltered lbv 1/2 bottles reduced from £8.29 to £4.20 but went through till at full price, when I went to customer services they refunded twice the difference! Pity my basket was overflowing as I could have had another 8.
Martin

wait...so you paid 11p per Croft 2004 lbv...that must be a record, even for Tesco!!

[mpij]

Great deal in Tesco today Croft unfiltered lbv 1/2 bottles reduced from £8.29 to £4.20 but went through till at full price, when I went to customer services they refunded twice the difference! Pity my basket was overflowing as I could have had another 8.
Martin

wait...so you paid 11p per Croft 2004 lbv...that must be a record, even for Tesco!!

Must admit to being quite pleased. They said the offer had ended but someone must have forgotten to take it off shelf so as it was still advertised at that price and they advertise that they will refund twice difference if they overcharge they had no option but to give refund.
Martin

[g-man]

Note to self:

Shadow mpij when he goes purchasing.

[Christopher]

Niepoort 83
Niepoort 87
Niepoort 92 (Mag)

[SushiNorth]

Picked up from auction:
2G66, 2Cr63, 2T63, 1F94, 1G85, & ... 1Taylor Fladgate VP NV = an old tawny from the 60's or 70's? Will post pictures once I'm done sorting out the issue with the auction house.

[RAYC]

Niepoort 92 (Mag)

interesting....anything to do with this...?!

[Zelandakh]

Anyone got any current tips on supermarket purchases of NV tipples for routine consumption? Currently enjoying a Passadouro at the moment and the cellar is looking very unloved apart from a few of those. Urgently need to shop.

[gerwin.degraaf]

2 x Vesuvio 2000 VP
2 x Graham's 2000 VP
2 x Smith Woodhouse 2000 VP
8 x Cálem Quinta do Foz 1987 VP

3 x Sandeman 1945 VP


All won at auction last weekend.

Also bought quite some Quevedo Ports and wines (red and white Oscar's).
Gerwin de Graaf

[Zelandakh]

Turns out that 24 1992 Dow's Quinta de Bonfim are heading my way.

Courtesy of a very nice chap on this here forum.

[g-man]

Turns out that 24 1992 Dow's Quinta de Bonfim are heading my way.

Courtesy of a very nice chap on this here forum.

that, is a proper buy

and one that soudned very worth while!

[SushiNorth]

Finally the weather evened out...
6F77, 3Cr77, 2S77, 1F75
And from the Taylor tasting, 4D85, one of which requires immediate drinking. When shall we drink it?

[DRT]

Turns out that 24 1992 Dow's Quinta de Bonfim are heading my way.

Courtesy of a very nice chap on this here forum.

That would be Quinta do Bomfim

[g-man]

Hey Derek,

would these guys be willing to ship it to a port to be included as part of a palate?

[DRT]

Hey Derek,

would these guys be willing to ship it to a port to be included as part of a palate?

I'm quite sure they will do anything provided it is legal and is paid for. I will send James an email and copy you in so that you and he can make arrangements.

[g-man]

thanks derek