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Julian also tasted this at the bft. Everyone, encourage him to post his thoughts too!

From Ramos Pinto. A cask sample shown at the BFT on 23-Mar-2026. Dark maroon bordering on purple in colour, with a narrow rim. Damson fruit and esteva perfume on the nose, ripe and fragrant without being sweet. The fruit on the palate is caged and restrained. The interplay between the ripeness of th...

And I have a minor problem. My BBR bottled T60 listed in my cellar records turns out to be “believed T60” when I get the bottle out. It has no label and a dark green foil. According to Vintageport.info the T60 should have a black foil. Noval 1960 was bottled by BBR with a dark green foil… I have no...

And I have a minor problem. My BBR bottled T60 listed in my cellar records turns out to be “believed T60” when I get the bottle out. It has no label and a dark green foil. According to Vintageport.info the T60 should have a black foil. Noval 1960 was bottled by BBR with a dark green foil… I have no ...

Some time ago we said the same thing about 1963’s. Then they came out of whatever phase they went into and were fabulous again. Do you think the same has now happened to the 1966’s? And a few years before that we were saying the same thing about the 1960s. I wonder if there’s something to be learne...

I think it was bottled in 1976...

4 bottles of Quevedo 2012 White Colheita (bottled 2026). Stocking up for the summer.

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This came out of a bottle of Port this evening.

Is there a cork rest for the caged mushroom corks that come out of bottles of sparkling Port?

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The bottle about to be double decanted. Acquired from Berry Brothers in St James on 20th February 2006, priced at £128. Ex BBR cellar stock.

I plan to double decanted my F66 about 8am.

If I can make it into London tomorrow night I’ll share it. If I can’t make it into London, I’ll console myself with it.

Currently looking 70/30 in my favour for me to make it.

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I must admit, it's not easy to sneak the Mark 1 version into the house without the other half noticing. It's also quite a challenge to find bottles with corks big enough to fit on the Mark 1.

I'm relieved that the Mark 2 version is smaller and lighter.

Can't cook with them as I don't drink - i said that at the start!!!!! As for deleting, according to the FAQs, I can't delete my message once I have had a reply! So it seems that I am stumped! I am unlikely to return to this forum ,if an administrator happens to catch these comments, I hereby give m...

I have a vague recollection that Portologia is in Paris.

But a quick Google suggests that it is now permanently closed.

I am waiting for the time that someone in the Douro goes completely rogue and makes a Vinho Fortificado de Portugal which falls outside the scope of the IVDP. Almost as if it was a family reserve which hadn't been registered and recorded... AFAIK, you can't, all wine spirit (aguardente) in the Dour...

I would have guessed the bottle to be 1920s to 1940s.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:40 Mon 09 Mar 2026 In the FT there was a good comment from somebody with handle “Vintage Chateau d'Yquem”.

Only those with a subscription to the FT will know just how good the comments were...

Churchill, Niepoort and Quevedo are showing 2024 cask samples at the bft.

Here PCM reports that Sogrape have declared Sandeman and Ferreira 2024

Although I've demoted this topic from being a sticky, if anyone becomes aware of any 2023 declarations which are not on the first post then please say so in the thread.

Churchill Niepoort Quevedo Ramos Pinto Ramos Pinto Ramos Pinto Quinta de Ervamoira Sogrape: Ferreira Sandeman Links to other vintages: 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008 , 2007 , 2006 , 2005

I’ll start a 2024 declarations page tomorrow.

A single bottle box of Graham Stone Terraces 2011 contained a small booklet. IMG_8213.jpeg IMG_8214.jpeg IMG_8215.jpeg IMG_8216.jpeg IMG_8217.jpeg The text of the first page reads: 2011 VINTAGE PORT The Vintage of 2011 is one that our generation will best remember. Conditions for ripening and harves...

I love those proper Tappit Hen bottles.

I also love the Warre 1975 from Tappit Hen. It’s drinking really nicely at the moment (at least it was a couple of years ago when I last had it).

nac wrote: ↑07:52 Sat 07 Mar 2026 Food orders going in on Monday. Anyone left to declare?

I’ll order on the day since my chances of attending are small (but positive).

That's cheaper than Morrison's 10YO Tawny which Mrs B drank copious amounts of during lockdown. At that price, it was well worth buying and drinking.

There is now a small but positive chance that I might be able to make this tasting (arrangements for the bft are progressing well) - please could I have the last seat? Assuming I am able to make it, the only 1966 VP I own which is not already being brought is Berry Brothers Own Selection. Or I could...

I am waiting for the time that someone in the Douro goes completely rogue and makes a Vinho Fortificado de Portugal which falls outside the scope of the IVDP. Almost as if it was a family reserve which hadn't been registered and recorded...

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This arrived a few minutes ago. Bought from Frazier Jones in Solihull and released from bond on Friday after I ordered one.

(And I have to say the service I got from them was excellent.)

The bottle will now rest gently in the cellar for the next 6 weeks.

The best bolognese ragu I have ever had was made with Fonseca 1966.

Glenn E. wrote: ↑18:25 Tue 03 Mar 2026 As Miguel said, there are ways. Start by using fewer carrots.

Uh? Carrots in a bolognese ragu? You have a different recipe to my grandmother’s!

I’ve been thinking about what to recommend as my two top tips for Porto. But first, when you’re in Lisbon I recommend visiting all three branches of Garrafeira Nacional and sampling what they have available by the glass. When you’re in Porto, I recommend booking yourself onto a tour of the Graham’s ...

Flash did the scoring and took pictures of the score sheets. Hopefully he’ll have the chance to post soon.

I’m in! Note that this is Tom's year of birth so it might be nice to save a spot for him while we give him a nudge. I have at home BN, Fe, Ni (only one bottle, which might be needed for the F v Ni tasting), N, Rs, RV, Sb and T. In storage I also have Ck. I don't have any Ramos Pinto 1960 so won't b...

Sadly this is too soon after the 1960 tasting and too close to the 2011 tasting for me to be likely to make it.

Put me down as a reserve please. There’s a small chance I could make it..

Duck with black cherry and Port reduction

Thanks for posting the link Michael. I enjoyed reading the article.

nac wrote: ↑15:41 Wed 25 Feb 2026 I'll be bringing something extra that won't need a placemat space.

Probably there 1700ish.

Is it the Neal’s Yard own label Quality English Sparkling Wine?

Terry,

You can just delete your post, but if you are happy to it would be nice to leave it there. Being able to read the discussion might help someone else in a position similar to you in the future.

Thanks

Alex

In contrast to poor George, my miniature of 1989 Colheita was rather nice - not a blockbuster, but tasty enough, so I thought I'd post a note to contrast with his. Quevedo 1989 Colheita, bottled in 9cl in 2025 for the 2025 advent calendar. Decanted off a surprising amount of sediment - clearly bottl...

I opened mine this evening and I'm pleased to report it does not have a faecal finish but there is a strong burnt rubber band. (And I refuse to ask how you know what faeces tastes like...)

By WhatsApp, Julian has requested 36 bottles

I have been told the 2025 harvest olive oil will be shipping shortly. If anyone wants to change their order, please say so very soon.

If Martin doesn't have a 2011 to bring along, I can offer a bottle of Noval for adoption.

I would have been interested, but regret I cannot make 3rd November.

It would be nice yo share your name. It’s not essential, but it helps to build a connection when you’re asking for suggestions on where to visit in Portugal.

Are you travelling on your own?

I am going to have to withdraw from this tasting. Would you like the Quevedo closure part of it postponed until a date you can manage, while the other bottles — and something from me — are drunk this on 25 th February? Would you welcome my seizing ancient organiser powers and declaring this? That ...

I could reschedule, although it would be late March rather than my busiest working month of February.

Or perhaps 5th Jan rather than 12th.

Do people have a preference?

With the Niepoort / Fonseca tasting planned for the following Tuesday, I have decided to cancel this tasting.

Apologies to everyone who had signed up.

I can make the new date, and will cancel the tasting planned for 12 Jan.

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