Dows LBV '01, 50cl -Bargain?

Sideways · Post by **Sideways** » 10:06 Wed 30 Jan 2008

Just spotted in my local Somerfield, Dows LBV 2001 in 50cl bottles, reduced to £4.99

I find the 50cl bottles a 'very comfortable' size for weekend drinking, I drink other wines too and like to finish the evening on a glass or two of port.

I have not tried the '01 as yet but do recall enjoying the '99 recently. Worth going back for more?

Post by **DRT** » 10:14 Wed 30 Jan 2008

Click here to read some notes on this wine.

Sideways · Post by **Sideways** » 10:23 Wed 30 Jan 2008

Thanks Derek.

I think I will hold on and try it first before returning. If the 75cl was available for £5.49, the 50cl price is not should a good deal.

Sideways · Post by **Sideways** » 11:53 Fri 14 Mar 2008

Corked

And I have lost the receipt

I decantered it last night, had a sniff this morning, the 'dry box' smell had died down quite considerably but it still showed. I can taste bright fruit struggling to navigate a fog of dusty oak, a real fight going on, Harry Hill would be proud.

Down the sink methinks.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 14:22 Fri 14 Mar 2008

I would try taking it back anyway. The Sale of Goods Act does not require proof of purchase, however much the shop may like you to think that it does.

They either have to believe you and give you a replacement or your money back, or call you a liar and open themselves up to an accusation of slander.

Alex

Sideways · Post by **Sideways** » 14:34 Fri 14 Mar 2008

Thanks Alex, that's useful to know.

By the way, is that you or Professor Plum in your avatar?

Conky · Post by **Conky** » 16:55 Fri 14 Mar 2008

Debs just phoned me from Tesco's, all excited. "that port you were drinking last night is only £5.49, how many should I get?"

I thanked her and told her to leave them on the shelf...

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 10:34 Sat 15 Mar 2008

Sideways wrote:By the way, is that you or Professor Plum in your avatar?

Neither. My current avatar is a photograph of the self-styled Marquis de Croft, taken at a recent seance in Boston when he put in an appearance at a vertical of Croft vintages stretching back to 1896.

Michael M. · Post by **Michael M.** » 19:49 Sat 15 Mar 2008

Neither. My current avatar is a photograph of the self-styled Marquis de Croft, taken at a recent seance in Boston when he put in an appearance at a vertical of Croft vintages stretching back to 1896.

Alex, what is in the glass, pink port?

Forgive me, I could not resitst

. Joking apart: I like it a lot, your avatar!

Michael

Andy Velebil · Post by **Andy Velebil** » 21:36 Sat 15 Mar 2008

AHB wrote:
Sideways wrote:By the way, is that you or Professor Plum in your avatar?
Neither. My current avatar is a photograph of the self-styled Marquis de Croft, taken at a recent seance in Boston when he put in an appearance at a vertical of Croft vintages stretching back to 1896.

Yes, it was very unexpected when the Marquis made an appearance. I thought I was drinking a bit much and seeing things, then the photo confirmed I wasn't.