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That must've been some event!

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My condolences.

What locale are you located in?

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jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:08 Sat 20 Sep 2025 I guess that the Palace is aware of who doesn’t drink, whether for reasons religious or otherwise, and lessens the likelihood of offence by not pouring. But that’s only a guess.

I wonder how large the wine cellar is at Windsor Castle or if they bring in wine per major event.

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I read the implication of the '45 Warre could've been to commemorate 80 years since the war or in recognition of his 45th presidency. I tend to think it would've been the former. I assume each wine served is poured for each attendee whether they like it or even drink. Other wines served that evening...

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At the UK state banquet hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla for President Donald Trump at Windsor Castle, 1945 Warre vintage port was served.

How many bottles do you think were opened?

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Non-Douro Portuguese fortified wines from the mainland should be included in the port TN's, IMO.

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I wonder how this would go head-to-head against an '85 era Six Grapes.

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Serious line up. They're all into port? Moses, none of them are serious Port drinkers or collectors; however they really enjoy what I bring every year. They're also getting very good Ports, so that probably augments their enjoyment. I may have to slip an LBV tasting in one night to see what they th...

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Serious line up. They're all into port?

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Must be a heck of a line up at that price.

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Given some recent correspondence with Mike J.W. It is very likely that I’ll choose a date in late June or July next year to maximise his chances of attending. @Moses - would that sort of timing work for you and Elys? It would be absolutely splendid to see you again after such a long time. Spring wo...

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That's a great price. I haven't seen it for sale in the US.

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How did you make out? Did you deal with Mitchell?

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What does pão de queijo look like? Is it literally bread made with cheese in it? Yes, it's a ball of bread with cheese and has tapioca flour mixed in. A lot of people buy them frozen and heat at home if the bakery is not convenient. https://www.vindulge.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Pao-de-Queijo....

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Just about anything from '63, '66, or '70.

'80 is a great sleeper vintage. '83 and '85 are great values.

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We are lucky locally living in a 30%+ Brazilian community. Nata's are made daily at many stores.

We usually go for pão de queijo's instead. Just as good with port.

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Elys and I could be interested in attending.

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$80 for a 1963 is not very flattering.

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'94 Ramos Pinto should be considered.

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They certainly look the part. Look like perfect bottles.

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That's cool. Must be an honor to be invited to judge. Just fortified wines?

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The one's I have the most of:

1985 Ferreira VP
1985 Fonseca VP
1970 Grahams VP
1994 Ramos Pinto VP (of both quintas)
1970 Croft VP

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I know I have magnum, not sure if I have any 750's of G77. I am generally a fan of their ports. Their style is big and powerful.

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I use cheese cloth and re use the same piece for wine and port. Rinsing and air-drying in-between.

Ironic as my wife works at a fabric store and we have like 10+ yards of cheese cloth at a minimum.

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Blackett I put in the same category as Maynard; a good value tawny brand. They taste older than the indication on the label.

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1908 Grahams
1931 Noval
1945 Croft
1948 Fonseca
1955 Grahams

Was tough to keep it to 5, but I think I would say the same ports if you asked me a month from now.

Odd that I mentioned Grahams when I am now more a fan of drier ports. Ferreira or Dow should be on that list somewhere too.

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jdaw1 wrote: ↑00:10 Tue 25 Mar 2025 My top five:
▶︎ 1878 Dow;
▶︎ 1927 Niepoort;
▶︎ 1927 Cockburn;
▶︎ 1927 Noval;
▶︎ 1931 Noval;
▶︎ 1942 Graham;
▶︎ 1945 Niepoort;
▶︎ 1966 Fonseca;
▶︎ Whatever I am drinking.

(Yes, I know.)

Your count to 5 is different than mine.

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Never heard from seller.

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How was the '47 Ferreira?

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Have you come up with a price list? I'd be interested in a 6 or 12. Possibly more.

Please PM me.

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I have 85, 77, 94, and maybe something else?

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Where is this being held?

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I would need to know solid date and time before I could commit.

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JacobH wrote: ↑16:46 Mon 27 Feb 2023 I've drunk a few Ramos Pinto VPs but not enough to identify a house style. What would you say it is?

Powerful with licorice hints are most common for me.

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If you like the Ramos Pinto style, all of their ports from the 80's are good to great.

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Think of the '94 Croft how it tastes today vs how an '85 Croft tasted 10 years ago.

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I've always had this wine, the 1987 Vargellas, and the 1985 Graham as my top 3 from the 1980s. It's a fabulous wine and will likely out-live all of us. I'd swap the '83 Graham's for the '85 Graham's, but you can't go wrong with either. I'd also throw the '86 Graham's Malvedos into the mix. I'd rank...

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ficer.html

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'85 Ferreira last night that was almost completely clear. Hardly the first time this has happened with a Ferreira. Tasted like there was nothing left to it. Not a ton of sediment in the bottle either. Was served along with a '99 Musar White that took forever and a day to open up. Not the most flatte...

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Wife came home with four bottles of Maynard's 10 year Tawny. She has half of Hanukah covered already!

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MigSU wrote: ↑21:10 Thu 08 Dec 2022Wow, 1988 Terrantez, would love to get my hands on that one.

My last bottle unfortunately

Hiding it from the wife.

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Not a brand I am striving to buy port from. Never had a Messias that wow'd me. Hard to find in my locale, but other parts of the States seem to sell it more commonly.

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Had '99 Musar and '88 D'Oliveira Terrantez. Just opened the madeira had a couple of glasses. Musar is still going strong.

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One of my favorite's of the '85 vintage.

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SCP wrote: ↑08:01 Wed 16 Nov 2022 I was sceptical of the Fletcher’s 40yo, until I did a blind comparison to Graham 20yo. I preferred the Fletcher’s.

I don't recall ever seeing Fletcher's ports in the States.

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JacobH wrote: ↑09:08 Wed 02 Nov 2022 I suppose it was in a similar category to Blue Nun (a similar German wine).

Bringing back names from the past! Haven't heard that wine mentioned in a long time. Same in the States as a comparison.

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any links for the questions?

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Can’t see Mateus Rose being an obvious choice for those parts of the USA which have freezing cold winters! (Also: this has made me look at its technical specification. The blend is said to be Baga; Rufete; Tinta Barroca; and Touriga Franca which I thought was interesting: I wasn’t expecting it to h...

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Papa Figo & Mateus Rose don’t immediately scream “Halloween” to me! (Or even Autumn / Fall for that matter...). From the range it sounds like a promotion for Sogrape: did they say anything interesting? Each wine was paired with a candy or treat. She said that Sandeman has been making port for a...

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On "Fox and Friends" this morning there was a segment on wines for Halloween. All of the wines promoted were from Portugal including Sandeman 10 year tawny. Others included Papa Figo white and Mateus Rose among others.

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