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- 08:58 Wed 12 Oct 2016
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: 1994; Where's the value?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 16142
1994; Where's the value?
I've decided that '94 is probably going to be the vintage I'll be wanting to have a decent amount of port available to drink in the future (say from around 15-20 years time), and so I've decided to build up a little bit of stock in my cellar now. I already have a few Fonseca that I managed to pick u...
- 08:58 Tue 04 Oct 2016
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1985 Graham
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3443
Re: 1985 Graham
I've had the Graham, Taylor and Fonseca 85s in the past year and been a little disappointed with all of them. None of them were bad, I just felt slightly underwhelmed with them all in different ways. Could this be a sign the 85s are in a bad place right now? Or is the vintage in general in danger of...
- 11:44 Sat 03 Sep 2016
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2105
- Views: 909810
Re: Latest buy
1x Taylor '94
1x Taylor '77
1x Kopke colheita '66
1x Kopke colheita '57
1x Taylor '77
1x Kopke colheita '66
1x Kopke colheita '57
- 16:08 Sat 30 Jul 2016
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1985 Fonseca
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7819
Re: 1985 Fonseca
Well I'm just enjoying the final glass of this now, and after nearly 48 hours I think rhis is the best one yet. I have 5 bottles of this remaining and I definitely think I'll hold on for a few more years before opening the next one.
- 13:36 Fri 29 Jul 2016
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1985 Fonseca
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7819
1985 Fonseca
Cork came out easily and in 1 piece. It's very dark still in the decanter and rather closed on the nose, not sure I can really pick out much. An immediate glass at T0 is quite disappointingly simple; a reasonably long finish but I'd describe the taste as just boozy jam with not enough acidity to mak...
- 10:32 Fri 22 Jul 2016
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Where to buy Colheita
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9086
Re: Where to buy Colheita
Hi Guys, I know this thread has not been used for a while but as I am considering to order at prestige wines of portugal as well I was wondering if anyone of you now actually used the online shop and if you could give a short review? It's just a bit suspicious as there are almost no reviews or anyt...
- 12:35 Fri 06 May 2016
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Port and Stilton
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6559
Re: Port and Stilton
No references for you I'm afraid, just an opinion on Port and Stilton. I love the pairing of a sweet Port and a tangy blue cheese. The cheese has to have a real tangy bite to it though for it to work well for me, which can be some Stiltons but not all by any means.
Cheers, Rich.
Cheers, Rich.
- 15:43 Sat 13 Feb 2016
- Forum: Site Stuff
- Topic: Upgrade of Forum Software
- Replies: 146
- Views: 173730
Re: Upgrade of Forum Software
Has the forum always been on Utc+1 and I've just never noticed?
Cheers, Rich
Cheers, Rich
- 14:01 Thu 04 Feb 2016
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Port for sale by retailer
- Replies: 1539
- Views: 905569
Re: Port for sale by retailer
Darn it, I thought I'd finished buying port for at least a few months but I couldn't resist that Fonseca '94. or the others... 2 x Vesuvio '94 3 x Krohn '76 Colheita That's what I mean, they were supposed to be my last for a while. Oh will power, why do you desert me? :?: Anyway, not all bad news; ...
- 13:20 Thu 04 Feb 2016
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Port for sale by retailer
- Replies: 1539
- Views: 905569
Re: Port for sale by retailer
Darn it, I thought I'd finished buying port for at least a few months but I couldn't resist that Fonseca '94. Don't know how I'm going to afford it, but I'm telling myself that I've saved money in the long term...
Rich.
Rich.
- 12:33 Thu 04 Feb 2016
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2105
- Views: 909810
Re: Latest buy
2 x Vesuvio '94
3 x Krohn '76 Colheita
3 x Krohn '76 Colheita
- 15:27 Wed 23 Dec 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Graham 66
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2501
Graham 66
Hi everyone, happy Christmas etc.
What do people think is the best decant time for a Grahams '66? I want it for after Christmas dinner and I'm not sure whether to decant in the morning or the night before?
Cheers, Rich
What do people think is the best decant time for a Grahams '66? I want it for after Christmas dinner and I'm not sure whether to decant in the morning or the night before?
Cheers, Rich
- 13:25 Mon 14 Dec 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2105
- Views: 909810
Re: Latest buy
To start my new Colheita hobby / collection:
Dalva '82
Dalva '77
Kopke '84
Kopke '74 x 2
Kopke '66
Just hoping they arrive in time for Christmas
Cheers, Rich.
Dalva '82
Dalva '77
Kopke '84
Kopke '74 x 2
Kopke '66
Just hoping they arrive in time for Christmas
Cheers, Rich.
- 11:42 Fri 20 Nov 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Where to buy Colheita
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9086
Re: Where to buy Colheita
I noticed this site when browsing around today: http://prestigewinesportugal.com/ Their Colheita's look very reasonably priced, particularly the Dalva range, and they offer free shipping on orders over £99. Worth a try? That looks like exactly what I'm after, thanks! I'd not considered looking for ...
- 12:43 Thu 19 Nov 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Where to buy Colheita
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9086
Re: Where to buy Colheita
Welcome to the dark side! I'm thinking I may have to hand in my forum resignation if this continues :) By the way, I found the 1984 Kopke Colheita to offer 90% of the pleasure of the 1974, but at roughly half the price... see if you can find that one for a cheaper alternative. Another superb Colhei...
- 15:51 Wed 18 Nov 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Where to buy Colheita
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9086
Where to buy Colheita
Hi all This weekend I had a revelation. When I came back from Lisbon a few weeks ago I brought with me a bottle of 1974 Kopke Colheita as an experiment, and last Friday I fancied some port but couldn't be bothered with a whole bottle of vintage, so I popped it. Long story short; I love it. I think I...
- 15:42 Wed 18 Nov 2015
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1974 Kopke Colheita
- Replies: 0
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1974 Kopke Colheita
Dark amber in colour, candied fruit, figs and spices on the nose. A wonderful long lasting flavour of toffee, vanilla and dried fruit. I love this port! 93-94/100
- 16:28 Mon 24 Aug 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Drinking in Lisbon
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5020
Re: Drinking in Lisbon
Port, or at least any decent variety and range of port, is not that easy to find on wine lists in Lisbon, although there are fantastic restaurants! I have some notes at home that I could check next week when I'm back there... In lieu of good port establishments, any good restaurant recommendations ...
- 16:23 Mon 24 Aug 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Drinking in Lisbon
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5020
Drinking in Lisbon
Hi all I'm off to Lisbon for 5 days in a few weeks with SWMBO; can anyone recommend a good bar/restaurant with some decent ports to drink while we're there? It needs to be a "normal" bar/restaurant with other drinks since the wife doesn't do port and it won't be much fun for her if all she...
- 11:00 Tue 02 Jun 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Hotel or Restaurant Price List of the Week
- Replies: 169
- Views: 138645
Re: Hotel Price List of the Week
<OT>AHB wrote:Burgh Island Hotel has available by the glass or bottle a small selection of ports:
Oh, I love Burgh Island; the wife and I had our wedding there a few years back. Gary the barman's quite a character.
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- 10:39 Thu 16 Apr 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: The problem with '77 - is there one?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8395
Re: The problem with '77 - is there one?
I don't know what was in richmill's mind when he made his comment, but when I think of the problems of '77 I think of TCA and poor corks. That is what has, for me, marred what would otherwise be a fabulous vintage and quite possibly on a par with or just a tiny notch below 1970. That was pretty muc...
- 11:38 Mon 13 Apr 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Latest buy
- Replies: 2105
- Views: 909810
Re: Latest buy
A brace of Taylor '77. I know the reputation for problems 77 has but I've really enjoyed most of the T77 I've had and I'm hoping my good luck continues.
- 12:33 Thu 26 Mar 2015
- Forum: Port Conversations
- Topic: Cockburn 200th tasting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3658
- 17:14 Sat 14 Feb 2015
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Calem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2506
Re: 1970 Calem
After 24 hours in the decanter this has opened up a little I think (either that or my palate was tired last night). I'd score it 90 now.
- 14:43 Fri 13 Feb 2015
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1970 Calem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2506
1970 Calem
Normal color compared to other 1970s I've had. Tastes of damson jam with some balancing acidity remaining but not quite enough. Quite a short finish. Very pleasant but not a classic 1970 blockbuster, medium weight I'd say and probably in need of drinking up now. 88-89 / 100.