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by Axel P
14:33 Thu 18 May 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: NV Douro Boys Very Old Tawny Port
Replies: 0
Views: 1392

NV Douro Boys Very Old Tawny Port

The five houses Niepoort, Quinta do Crasto, Quinta do Vallado, Quinta do Vale D. Maria and Quinta do Vale Meao joined forces in 2002/2003 for a comon promotion of their wines and Ports, led by Dorli Muhr. This project now turns twenty and after the fantastic Vintage Port 2011 and the very good Vinta...
by Axel P
14:31 Thu 18 May 2023
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 2021 Graham The Stone Terraces
Replies: 1
Views: 876

2021 Graham The Stone Terraces

After the fantastic years 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2017 Grahams Stone Terraces 2021 is only the fifth edition of this limited edition Vintage Port (the Symingtons call it micro-terroir). Although more expensive than 2017 at arrival, I am sure that the 4.800 bottles and 280 Tappit Hens will find a home r...
by Axel P
11:59 Sat 13 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: O-PORT-UNIDADE treading Party 22nd September
Replies: 9
Views: 6007

Re: O-PORT-UNIDADE treading Party 22nd September

That is a shame, but I will provide pics
by Axel P
15:59 Tue 09 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Graham (or Malvedos) vertical, Tue 14 May 2024
Replies: 95
Views: 378643

Re: Graham (or Malvedos) vertical, Tue 14 May 2024

Please put Wolfgang Giehrl on the list, too.
by Axel P
09:56 Tue 09 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: O-PORT-UNIDADE treading Party 22nd September
Replies: 9
Views: 6007

O-PORT-UNIDADE treading Party 22nd September

O-PORT-UNIDADE 2nd edition is on the way with the treading party on 22nd September at the NIepoort Port production facilities in Vale Mendiz (close to Quinta do Noval and right beside Wine and Soul). If you like to join (the perfect party with the who-is-who in Port), please send an email to info@wo...
by Axel P
09:49 Tue 09 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Graham (or Malvedos) vertical, Tue 14 May 2024
Replies: 95
Views: 378643

Re: Graham (or Malvedos) vertical, Tue 14 May 2024

Is someone in Amsterdam next week for the Symington's 21 presentation?
by Axel P
09:48 Tue 09 May 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Graham (or Malvedos) vertical, Tue 14 May 2024
Replies: 95
Views: 378643

Re: Graham (or Malvedos) vertical, Tue 14 May 2024

What a great tasting to join you guys again. Please count me in.

PS. Having a pint and a Port chaser at the RAF club with Harry tonight. Please send email if you want to join
by Axel P
11:48 Sat 21 Jan 2023
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: ProWein 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 1447

ProWein 2023

ProWein teaser.jpg You can either queue in any of the traffic jams at the exit/parking-lot or cab-line or join me in a very special lecture at the end of the day. For the first time ever these three prestigious producers will join forces at ProWein. To taste their wines and Ports, please already do...
by Axel P
11:47 Sat 21 Jan 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Please help me find a 1964 Dow
Replies: 7
Views: 2135

Re: Please help me find a 1964 Dow Bomfim

I can liaise you to the swedish guys, Glen. They might be able to locate this. I have tasted this in DK some years ago. A delightful Port, but at the very end of its drinking plateau.
by Axel P
12:26 Wed 18 Jan 2023
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: O-PORT-UNIDADE II
Replies: 8
Views: 2862

O-PORT-UNIDADE II

Dear Portlovers, after a rather delicious Vintage Port and a fantastic Colheita (still in the pipa) from 2013, I am thrilled to announce the second edition of the O-PORT-UNIDADE project. The aim is to bottle another joint Vintage Port from 2023 with most of the best producers in the Douro valley wit...
by Axel P
11:38 Tue 06 Dec 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 50y old White and Tawny Ports
Replies: 1
Views: 666

50y old White and Tawny Ports

Need to try these, guys...
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by Axel P
10:11 Wed 09 Nov 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Portweinmesse 04 November
Replies: 3
Views: 2174

Re: Portweinmesse 04 November

Review:
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by Axel P
20:18 Tue 04 Oct 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 50 Year Old Tawnies (and potential friends) - 2023 (or later)
Replies: 23
Views: 18576

Re: 50 Year Old Tawnies (and potential friends) - 2023 (or later)

By the time of your tasting, Symington and Rozes should have bottled, too...
by Axel P
10:41 Mon 26 Sep 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Portweinmesse 04 November
Replies: 1
Views: 796

Portweinmesse 04 November

In addition to the 40th anniversary celebration with a Masterclass of the Confrariadovinhodoporto with George Sandeman, a great Masterclass with Kopke's Carlos Alves and the secret how to blend a Tawny Port, a vertical of Fonseca Vintage Ports, many 50y old Tawny Ports and more than 100 special cate...
by Axel P
18:10 Sun 18 Sep 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 50 Year Old Tawnies (and potential friends) - 2023 (or later)
Replies: 23
Views: 18576

Re: 50 Year Old Tawnies (and potential friends) - 2023 (or later)

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Should be a very nice tasting...
by Axel P
15:47 Wed 14 Sep 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 50 Year Old Tawnies (and potential friends) - 2023 (or later)
Replies: 23
Views: 18576

Re: 50 Year Old Tawnies (and potential friends) - 2023 (or later)

Messias is planning, too

Available to taste at this year's Portweinmesse 4 November!
by Axel P
15:45 Wed 14 Sep 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Portweinmesse 04 November
Replies: 3
Views: 2174

Re: Portweinmesse 04 November

And Robert Weil Wines sponsoring the dinner. What is not to like?
by Axel P
10:10 Wed 17 Aug 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Confraria Vintage Port tasting
Replies: 3
Views: 1332

Re: Confraria Vintage Port tasting

Alex Bridgeman wrote: 17:50 Tue 16 Aug 2022 That is a brilliant tasting.
Only one way to find out...

Confraria members are set "by nature"
by Axel P
13:01 Tue 16 Aug 2022
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: Confraria Vintage Port tasting
Replies: 3
Views: 1332

Confraria Vintage Port tasting

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Portwine brotherhood or Confraria do vinho do Porto, I am very proud to present the unique chance to participate in a vertical tasting of the Confraria Vintage Ports, hosted by the Chanceler George Sandeman at the Portweinmesse in Leverkusen. Info here: http:...
by Axel P
18:15 Thu 07 Jul 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 2020 Declarations
Replies: 74
Views: 33858

Re: 2020 Declarations

Menin Douro Estates (new producer)
Ramos Pinto Quinta da Ervamoira
Niepoort Bioma Vinhas Velhas
by Axel P
15:14 Wed 29 Jun 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Portweinmesse 04 November
Replies: 3
Views: 2174

Portweinmesse 04 November

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by Axel P
15:09 Wed 29 Jun 2022
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: 2nd and fully revised version of Portwein
Replies: 1
Views: 994

2nd and fully revised version of Portwein

now on the market:

new faces, new Ports, new companies:

https://www.amazon.de/Portwein-Erweiter ... 3938839392
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