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by benread
13:00 Tue 22 Apr 2008
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Which vintage for a child of 2008?
Replies: 15
Views: 7200

Which vintage for a child of 2008?

A question from Alex B prompted this question in my mind. Which vintage should I lay down for my son who is due in July 2008? Ideas and suggestions (sensible or otherwise!) appreciated.
by benread
12:58 Tue 22 Apr 2008
Forum: Organising Tastings and Get-togethers
Topic: 1970 Horizontal when Jdaw is in the UK
Replies: 18
Views: 8981

It was indeed 1970! To date I have managed just one bottle of 1970, some years ago on my birthday in The Wine Library, Trinity Square. Unfortunately I cannot recall the house. A nice idea when the opportunity arises. I would be keen. It also raises a question that I may post eslewhere for more gener...
by benread
21:59 Mon 21 Apr 2008
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello Ben
Replies: 12
Views: 7819

At 38 I hope you would have a while to wait for any inheritance! And as the water was 17C any more than 1 dive may have killed me anyway!
by benread
21:54 Mon 21 Apr 2008
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: New Vintage Port Mixed Cases
Replies: 20
Views: 8317

As someone who is just starting to put together a collection of vintage port, I would find this a very attractive offer.

If only...
by benread
21:45 Mon 21 Apr 2008
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello Ben
Replies: 12
Views: 7819

An introduction

Thank you for the warm welcome. I considered how I should introduce myself to the majority who have not met me - hopefully at least the picture will amuse you. I am an enthusiastic but relatively uninformed port drinker. I do however have port in my blood - not just the morning after! My grandfather...