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by flash_uk
19:04 Mon 25 Sep 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1993s @30 - Tue 10th October 2023
Replies: 50
Views: 63723

Re: 1993s @30 - Tue 10th October 2023

For me please:

Ardennes pâté
Sirloin steak, rare + fried egg
skinny fries
green beans and shallots
by flash_uk
10:48 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Taylor
Replies: 4
Views: 3232

Re: 1966 Taylor

Bit funky this one. Had I opened it on its own with some cheese, I would have seen it off. Something in the taste profile was just not quite right.
by flash_uk
10:47 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Delaforce
Replies: 3
Views: 1254

Re: 1966 Delaforce

Sugared water, long past it.
by flash_uk
10:46 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Dolamore
Replies: 4
Views: 1274

Re: 1966 Dolamore

45% opacity, mature red. Lovely chewy full strawberries, great structure and balance. Still feels young with more to come! Super port - my WOTN.
by flash_uk
10:45 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Fonseca
Replies: 3
Views: 1195

Re: 1966 Fonseca

Very slight TCA hint, which has held back an otherwise lovely port.
by flash_uk
10:44 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Croft
Replies: 4
Views: 1418

Re: 1966 Croft

35% opacity, mature red, amber rim. Soft and chewy, oranges and peppermint. Much more mature, soft and sweet than the other ports on show - more like a Cr63 than what I would expect for a Cr66.
by flash_uk
10:43 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Sandeman
Replies: 4
Views: 4194

Re: 1966 Sandeman

45% opacity, mature red. Candy and red fruit on the nose. Full mouthfeel, chewy red fruit which is drying a little with some bitterness. Nice port.
by flash_uk
10:41 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Offley
Replies: 3
Views: 1106

Re: 1966 Offley

30% opacity, mature red, orange rim. Rich red fruit on the nose. Soft and smooth, gentle bitterness, toffee, drying cranberries, though a slightly artificial flavour in the finish. Pleasant enough but not a stunner.
by flash_uk
10:35 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Warre
Replies: 4
Views: 1381

Re: 1966 Warre

40% opacity, mature rich red. Lovely sweet strawberry nose. Chewy entry, some bitterness, very nice. No points from me, which feels harsh.
by flash_uk
10:34 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Graham
Replies: 4
Views: 3233

Re: 1966 Graham

45% oapcity, gleaming rich red. Great balance, full, rish mouthfeel, concentrated cranberries, very slightly drying. Lovely juice.
by flash_uk
10:32 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Dow
Replies: 3
Views: 1160

Re: 1966 Dow

45% opacity, mature red. Red fruit and violets on the nose. Wonderful full, rish mouthfeel, chewy cranberries, great balance. Superb port. Wondering how Alex and I had such a different experience!
by flash_uk
10:30 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Smith Woodhouse
Replies: 4
Views: 2237

Re: 1966 Smith Woodhouse

30% opacity, mature dusty red. Dusty red fruit on the nose. Lovely soft elegant mouthfeel, cranberries which are just beginning to dry out. Another fine port!
by flash_uk
10:28 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Gould Campbell
Replies: 4
Views: 1674

Re: 1966 Gould Campbell

40% oapcity, mature warm red. Faint strawberry nose. Soft entry, red fruit then spreads across the palate, lovely syrupy chewiness mid to late palate. Like the Noval, another fine port.
by flash_uk
10:27 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Quinta do Noval
Replies: 7
Views: 2340

Re: 1966 Quinta do Noval

40% oapcity, mature warm red. Red fruit and very faint nougat on the nose. Soft smooth entry, nice and chewy, gentle heat late palate and the finish has a gentle bitterness. Better N66 exists, but this is a fine port.
by flash_uk
10:25 Fri 22 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Rebello Valente
Replies: 3
Views: 1322

Re: 1966 Rebello Valente

25% opacity, copper red. Dusty red fruit on the nose. Extracted red fruit, cranberries, still retains good structure, though drying out. Mature and enjoyable.
by flash_uk
10:59 Fri 15 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 831874

Re: Latest buy

Justin K wrote: 23:06 Thu 14 Sep 2023 12 x Bomfim 2010
1 x Churchill Crushed 1985
You’ll need to decant the crushed Churchill
by flash_uk
15:13 Thu 14 Sep 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Quinta do Vesuvio in February 2024 - 6th Feb
Replies: 104
Views: 201164

Re: Quinta do Vesuvio in February 2024 (Date TBC)

Yes please Martin. I’ll check what I have. 12th to the 16th is half term, so would rule me out if then.
by flash_uk
12:06 Wed 13 Sep 2023
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Tue 12 Sep 2023, 1966s
Replies: 7
Views: 3374

Re: Tue 12 Sep 2023, 1966s

Super evening with great company and great port. Many thanks to Neil for organising us and Julian for placemats, to Charles for his bonus bottle that proved to be far from shabby, to Tony for pulling out a backup bottle of Ferreira, and to Chris for very generously sharing the Dom Pérignon Rosé '02....
by flash_uk
11:49 Wed 13 Sep 2023
Forum: Reviews
Topic: Tue 12 Sep 2023, 1966s
Replies: 7
Views: 3374

Re: Tue 12 Sep 2023, 1966s

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by flash_uk
15:54 Tue 12 Sep 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1966s, Tue 12 Sep 2023
Replies: 118
Views: 568567

Re: 1966s, Tue 12 Sep 2023

Croft decanted at 0700. QC sample all fine.
by flash_uk
15:54 Tue 12 Sep 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1966 Croft
Replies: 4
Views: 1418

Re: 1966 Croft

Double decanted at 0700.
by flash_uk
16:50 Mon 11 Sep 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Annual college get together at the beach.
Replies: 4
Views: 3561

Re: Annual college get together at the beach.

Croft '63 is a stalwart! One of my favourites.
by flash_uk
11:39 Tue 05 Sep 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1966s, Tue 12 Sep 2023
Replies: 118
Views: 568567

Re: 1966s, Tue 12 Sep 2023

May I please go on the reserves for this - much obliged Done. ...and now off the bench. Ben - could you advise re potential contributions. I am afraid I would have to adopt as ever due to not possessing any 66s if that is at all feasible! Zak - appears that IDJ, CPR and MSC all have bottles that ar...
by flash_uk
11:28 Sun 03 Sep 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1993s @30 - Tue 10th October 2023
Replies: 50
Views: 63723

Re: 1993s @30 - Tue 10th October 2023

Calem 30YO from me, Zak.
by flash_uk
22:27 Fri 25 Aug 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1966s, Tue 12 Sep 2023
Replies: 118
Views: 568567

Re: 1966s, Tue 12 Sep 2023

Food order please:
Parma ham, burrata, melon, honey and chilli
sirloin steak, rare with a fried egg
Green beans and shallots
Skinny fries