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- Niepoort LBV
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Thanks
There was one low fill bottle that has been drunk already. They were all Martinez 55 ex a nice bottle of T63. Pretty happy with that lot.
There was one low fill bottle that has been drunk already. They were all Martinez 55 ex a nice bottle of T63. Pretty happy with that lot.
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- Cruz Ruby
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Just added these 2 to my collection!
- Axel P
- Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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Bought some of the Confraria Vintage Port bottles. I guess I am one of the few having had a vertical tasting of these. Quite nice after 2000.
Hope, everyone who was offered, bought some:
Hope, everyone who was offered, bought some:
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- JacobH
- Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
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Who makes the Confraria Ports? They aren't continuing the old tradition of a blend like the Factory House Ports, I hope?!
- JacobH
- Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
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I like the label for the Morgadio da Calçada, although it is interesting to me that it seems very unlike most VPs: it reminds me of a trendy natural wine rather than a Vintage Port.vintageporthunter wrote: ↑15:40 Mon 08 Feb 2021 [Photograph of the Morgadio da Calçada & Quinta da Gaivosa]
Just added these 2 to my collection!
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- Cruz Ruby
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Very true. But Niepoort has always been very "different" when it comes to labels.JacobH wrote: ↑11:05 Wed 10 Feb 2021I like the label for the Morgadio da Calçada, although it is interesting to me that it seems very unlike most VPs: it reminds me of a trendy natural wine rather than a Vintage Port.vintageporthunter wrote: ↑15:40 Mon 08 Feb 2021 [Photograph of the Morgadio da Calçada & Quinta da Gaivosa]
Just added these 2 to my collection!
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During our most recent virtual tasting session I was persuaded that it would be a good idea to acquire some port that had entered its third decade for my cellar. At that point I had already consumed several glasses and so it seemed like the only reasonable action was to put in an order with Seckfords immediately (fortunately they do follow up to confirm any given order, but I was happy enough to go ahead with it). My order very swiftly arrived, and prompted some assembling of shelving in the cellar to better accommodate the growing collection.
A case of Dow 1997 and Warre 2000 are now in place ready to start several decades of exploration.
A case of Dow 1997 and Warre 2000 are now in place ready to start several decades of exploration.
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- Warre’s Otima 10 year old Tawny
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The Warre's 2000 is a favourite of mine, fantastic choice.
I haven't tried the Dow's 97, but it's a great house and a great year, can't really go wrong.
I haven't tried the Dow's 97, but it's a great house and a great year, can't really go wrong.
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- Warre’s Otima 10 year old Tawny
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My latest purchases were a couple of bottles of Noval 2018, a case of Ferreira 2000 (at an incredible price), and a case of Barros 2018.
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The Barros 18 is a fantastic wine, delicious even this young.MigSU wrote:My latest purchases were a couple of bottles of Noval 2018, a case of Ferreira 2000 (at an incredible price), and a case of Barros 2018.
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- Warre’s Otima 10 year old Tawny
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Good to know! An acquaintance of mine works at Sogevinus and got me a case of 6 for €120. It was always going to be good value, but I'm glad to know that the wine is that good.
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Dow's Quinta do Bomfim 2006 - £21 paid had a 7 pound roll back in asda, they only had the one bottle left sadly.
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- Fonseca 1980
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After a recent deeply pleasurable bottle, and since the comparative tasting that would allow me to acquire the breadth of knowledge of the vintage that I really need to buy more widely has been moved to 2022, I bought Lay & Wheeler's last four bottles of the Vesuvio 1992 to keep me going...
- Alex Bridgeman
- Graham’s 1948
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I haven't bought anything yet, but Mrs B is down to her last bottle of Morrison's 10YO Tawny...
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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- Warre’s Otima 10 year old Tawny
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Purchased today a couple of 2003 Ramos Pinto and a case of Calém 2018.
I very much enjoyed the 03 Ramos Pinto and found two bottles at a good price, didn't hesitate. Haven't sampled the Calém 18 but a trusted friend says it's worth it. Fingers crossed.
I very much enjoyed the 03 Ramos Pinto and found two bottles at a good price, didn't hesitate. Haven't sampled the Calém 18 but a trusted friend says it's worth it. Fingers crossed.
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- Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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This month, or...Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑21:17 Mon 01 Mar 2021 I haven't bought anything yet, but Mrs B is down to her last bottle of Morrison's 10YO Tawny...
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Alex is that the reason she opened the T70 yesterday afternoon? It might be very wise to take the hint and get yourself down to Morrison’s fast and pick up a few dozen!
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- Fonseca 1980
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I bought a 2020 Quevedo Advent Calendar during the last port zoom. I unpacked it today and the wood is now scenting my flat. I think it will provide me with many happy hours!
- Alex Bridgeman
- Graham’s 1948
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To my great surprise, what I thought was two glasses of Taylor 1970 being carried by Mrs B turned out to be one of T70 (which she gave to me) and one of Morrison's 10YO Tawny. They were almost the same colour!
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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2 bottles of 1997 Quinta de la Rosa - the one with the foil label
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Finally after over 30 years of attending auctions a 1961 bottle came up and I got it!!!! Noval Crusted 1961 (Alex tells me it is a sort of vintage as it was bottled in 1964) for €240 plus commission so the most expensive Port I have ever bought...because I'm worth it.
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Very nice - well done!Justin K wrote: ↑17:42 Thu 18 Mar 2021 Finally after over 30 years of attending auctions a 1961 bottle came up and I got it!!!! Noval Crusted 1961 (Alex tells me it is a sort of vintage as it was bottled in 1964) for €240 plus commission so the most expensive Port I have ever bought...because I'm worth it.
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Congrats Justin... I look forward to sharing it with youJustin K wrote: ↑17:42 Thu 18 Mar 2021 Finally after over 30 years of attending auctions a 1961 bottle came up and I got it!!!! Noval Crusted 1961 (Alex tells me it is a sort of vintage as it was bottled in 1964) for €240 plus commission so the most expensive Port I have ever bought...because I'm worth it.
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Congrats! It's always nice to pick up birth-year bottles.Justin K wrote: ↑17:42 Thu 18 Mar 2021 Finally after over 30 years of attending auctions a 1961 bottle came up and I got it!!!! Noval Crusted 1961 (Alex tells me it is a sort of vintage as it was bottled in 1964) for €240 plus commission so the most expensive Port I have ever bought...because I'm worth it.
Keep an eye out for 1961 Krohn, both VP and Colheita. They're very good.
European Wine Resources - which is in California - has 3+ cases available at $265+tax per bottle. Pricey, but not outrageous for something that old in the US. There's a place in Denmark that has it for $280/bottle.
Glenn Elliott