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Okay- I am emboldened sufficiently! I am going to open the 1927 Martinez low shoulder very shortly and will write a note for that. I might try and kick up a fuss about the sticky top...and hope they will replace it for free (after I have drunk it).... Yes, I will probably open one of 1958 Averys wit...

Thanks for the advice. Yes, tasting notes will be forthcoming when I have developed the knowledge and vocab to explain properly! It is obviously quite rare in the world of vintage port to get someone like me - who likes port a lot, but is nothing even approaching a connoisseur - but yet who has acce...

I like that chapter on portvintages.com! My college is indeed mentioned in there...I did not realise Oxbridge colleges have such a reputation amongst vintage port lovers.

Wise words...next term's allowance is already full now, I think. I have just had the two 1958 Averys they have brought up- these look in great condition. For £24 each (Yes, I am aware that someone may wish to torture me to make up for how cheap these are!). I also have a Gould Campbell 1983 and Grah...

Yes, sorry about the double post! I did not realize initially the posts needed approval. Thanks for the replies. That's what I thought. I will I think get that dodgy one exchanged. With these ports I will have to go down into the cellar myself with the cellar porter to investigate them, rather than ...

I am fortunate enough to be a fellow at an Oxbridge college, with a rare wine list for the fellows. They have well over a dozen various 1927 ports that are available to purchase from their cellar at silly rates (c. 40 quid a bottle). I love port, but I'm also a greenhorn when it comes to Ports as ol...