Port for sale by retailer

Post by **jdaw1** » 11:57 Sun 13 Oct 2019

Justin K wrote: ↑22:05 Fri 11 Oct 2019Well the good news is that, finally, M & S have extended the sale to Dublin stores. Unfortunately Martin Moran MW (writes in Irish Times) tipped off his buddies and they triolleyed out quantities of 2007, 2011 and Q da C. Stilll got 4 2011’s (now have a bottle for the 2051 tasting) and 2 20 year old tawnies, all at €9.00 each.

Many of us will have the M&S11. Other 11s will be needed — but there’s plenty of time to acquire some.

akzy · Post by **akzy** » 10:54 Wed 06 Nov 2019

Waitrose and Waitrose cellar have the "get 25% off 6 or more bottle" offer back. The offer thankfully still includes Port. The higher end Ports are still fairly overpriced but there are some deals to be had. The new Waitrose Crusted from Symmington at £20 (£15 with offer) seems tempting.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 18:20 Sat 14 Dec 2019

Waitrose have got some keen prices on some of their Port in the run up to Christmas — the Sandeman 2014 LBV for under £13 caught my eye.

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 22:12 Sat 14 Dec 2019

AHB wrote:Waitrose have got some keen prices on some of their Port in the run up to Christmas — the Sandeman 2014 LBV for under £13 caught my eye.

How is 2014 for LBV? I've seen a few around but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Has anyone tried any or have any recommendations?

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Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 13:01 Sun 15 Dec 2019

Rich - I’ve tried it, and I like it. 2011 was better, but the 2014 has a nice greenness to the tannins that give a delicious extra bite to the wine. It’s also a wine which I would be happy to cellar for 20-30 years!

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 10:21 Mon 23 Dec 2019

Does anyone happen to know if the Waitrose Quinta de la Rosa 2015 is the same wine as the estate bottling?

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 11:04 Mon 23 Dec 2019

According to a very good source it is a different blend, made with input from Waitrose. If interested Ocado have it listed for £25 and not the £35 at Waitrose thus when 25% off as part of a buy 6 promotion it is great value.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 13:12 Mon 23 Dec 2019

Much appreciated Charles, you've just saved me a tidy penny!

nac · Post by **nac** » 16:26 Thu 13 Feb 2020

Corney & Barrow has just listed 6-bottle cases of 2001 and 2002 TV at £192 and £162 (inc VAT) respectively.

There's one case of the 2001 and several of the 2002.

nac · Post by **nac** » 09:31 Wed 18 Mar 2020

Corney & Barrow have some individual bottles of Croft 2000 for £37.30 each (DP inc VAT).

I’ve just had 3 bottles delivered and all looks fine. The C&B website indicates there are 5 more available.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 21:52 Wed 18 Mar 2020

I'd just add to anyone thinking about the Croft 2000 that I had chance to taste it a couple of weeks ago and was very impressed. It's turned into quite a lovely Port with lots of potential.

nac · Post by **nac** » 15:36 Fri 03 Apr 2020

Not cheap, but an usually large volume...

BI Wines & Spirits (formerly Bordeaux Index) have just emailed me with an offer of Noval Nacional 2004 @ £1,500 per case of 3 bottles in bond. They apparently have 15 such cases available.

Justin K · Post by **Justin K** » 18:38 Thu 16 Apr 2020

M&S Dublin 5 bottles of VP 2011 @ €9.00 per bottle, must have been hidden down the back. Only shopping once every 10 days so that brightened up my day

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 21:10 Thu 16 Apr 2020

Well that's as heartwarming a story as I've heard in weeks...

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 15:57 Sat 18 Apr 2020

A Quevedo virtual tasting from VWP:

https://www.vintagewineandport.co.uk/pr ... vedo-30000

Probably less interesting for the more experienced port drinkers among us but as a relative newbie I certainly had my interest piqued! Any thoughts on this? I figured it's reasonable value and supporting good charities too.

Post by **jdaw1** » 22:32 Mon 20 Apr 2020

rich_n wrote: ↑15:57 Sat 18 Apr 2020A Quevedo virtual tasting from VWP:

https://www.vintagewineandport.co.uk/pr ... vedo-30000

Probably less interesting for the more experienced port drinkers among us but as a relative newbie I certainly had my interest piqued! Any thoughts on this? I figured it's reasonable value and supporting good charities too.

See discussion thereof.

nac · Post by **nac** » 13:48 Wed 29 Apr 2020

Just received an offer from BI of new release 1985 Fonseca.

It’s £320 per 6bt IB (equates to £406 inc duty and VAT).

Reduced to £310 (£394) for 2+.

If anyone wants me to forward the email let me know.

Glenn E. · Post by **Glenn E.** » 17:01 Wed 29 Apr 2020

nac wrote: ↑13:48 Wed 29 Apr 2020 Reduced to £310 (£394) for 2+.

That's a great price for the US. Sadly, not great enough to purchase in England and then have shipped to the US.

Justin K · Post by **Justin K** » 19:48 Thu 30 Apr 2020

Another six M&S 2011 in another M&S store. I hope I’m not being sexist but it seem to me that the vast majority of people out shopping are women. Does this mean that women are not interested in VP at €9 a bottle?
Discuss

Post by **DRT** » 21:40 Thu 30 Apr 2020

Justin K wrote: ↑19:48 Thu 30 Apr 2020 Another six M&S 2011 in another M&S store. I hope I’m not being sexist but it seem to me that the vast majority of people out shopping are women. Does this mean that women are not interested in VP at €9 a bottle?
Discuss

Justin, what are you doing out shopping at you age? Shouldn't you be locked down and leaving it to the youngsters?

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 21:53 Thu 30 Apr 2020

Justin K wrote:Another six M&S 2011 in another M&S store. I hope I’m not being sexist but it seem to me that the vast majority of people out shopping are women. Does this mean that women are not interested in VP at €9 a bottle?
Discuss

Has anyone been shopping in UK M&S? Are they similarly priced?

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 08:02 Fri 01 May 2020

This appears to be leftovers from last year's stock clearance. I have been to two central London M&S that previously had such stock and I have not seen it on the shelves.

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 17:21 Fri 01 May 2020

winesecretary wrote:This appears to be leftovers from last year's stock clearance. I have been to two central London M&S that previously had such stock and I have not seen it on the shelves.

That’s what I wondered. I won’t brave the apocalypse in search of it this time.

Justin K · Post by **Justin K** » 20:55 Fri 01 May 2020

I go out shopping once every two weeks, thanks for your concern Derek, it’s touching, I find the wheels on the Zimmer frame seize up if not moved on a regular basis. Am saving up for one of those turbo mobility scooters

Btw on a serious note M&S is the only store without a queue; no patience am turning into a grumpy old man

nac · Post by **nac** » 09:38 Fri 15 May 2020

There are 2 6-bt DP cases of Fonseca 97 available for £220 each on WineOwners.com

As they're DP, only fees and delivery to add (no VAT on the wine, as the sale is peer-to-peer). Total comes in around £252, so £42 a bottle - which I think is a bargain?

nac · Post by **nac** » 14:03 Tue 19 May 2020

The 1970 iteration of Taylor’s Single Harvest has just been released. Laithwaites are knocking it out at £875/6ib.

John Owlett · Post by **John Owlett** » 21:03 Tue 19 May 2020

Good evening everyone,

Berry Bros. and Rudd sent me an e-mail this afternoon offering

1985 Fonseca, Vintage Port - £321 per 6 bottles in bond

This is my favourite Port of the 1980s at a price I am willing to pay, so I ordered half-a-dozen bottles.

Later,

John

nac · Post by **nac** » 06:24 Sun 07 Jun 2020

Just doing regular trawl of supermarkets websites and some reasonable offers on Waitrose.com. Highlights are:

Graham’s LBV (suggests it’s the 2013) - £9.99 [£4 off]
Sandeman Unfiltered LBV (probably 2015) - £13.79 [was £17.29]
Warre’s Unfiltered LBV 2007 - £18.99 [was £25.49]

nac · Post by **nac** » 06:28 Sun 07 Jun 2020

nac wrote: ↑06:24 Sun 07 Jun 2020 Just doing regular trawl of supermarkets websites and some reasonable offers on Waitrose.com. Highlights are:

Graham’s LBV (suggests it’s the 2013) - £9.99 [£4 off]
Sandeman Unfiltered LBV (probably 2015) - £13.79 [was £17.29]
Warre’s Unfiltered LBV 2007 - £18.99 [was £25.49]

...and on Morrisons.com Taylor LBV 2014(?) reduced from £15 to £10.

nac · Post by **nac** » 06:36 Sun 07 Jun 2020

nac wrote: ↑06:28 Sun 07 Jun 2020
nac wrote: ↑06:24 Sun 07 Jun 2020 Just doing regular trawl of supermarkets websites and some reasonable offers on Waitrose.com. Highlights are:

Graham’s LBV (suggests it’s the 2013) - £9.99 [£4 off]
Sandeman Unfiltered LBV (probably 2015) - £13.79 [was £17.29]
Warre’s Unfiltered LBV 2007 - £18.99 [was £25.49]
...and on Morrisons.com Taylor LBV 2014(?) reduced from £15 to £10.

Asda.com
Graham’s LBV 2013(?) - reduced from £13.50 to £9
Bomfim (suggests 2004) - reduced from £28 to £21

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 19:07 Sun 07 Jun 2020

nac wrote:Just doing regular trawl of supermarkets websites and some reasonable offers on Waitrose.com. Highlights are:

Graham’s LBV (suggests it’s the 2013) - £9.99 [£4 off]
Sandeman Unfiltered LBV (probably 2015) - £13.79 [was £17.29]
Warre’s Unfiltered LBV 2007 - £18.99 [was £25.49]

Thanks for the heads up! Time to grab some Sandeman LBV.

nac · Post by **nac** » 16:24 Fri 12 Jun 2020

If you're interested in doing a comparison of the Taylor 2005s, then Majestic are currently knocking out the Vargellas for £30, and the Terra Feita for £27.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 20:02 Fri 12 Jun 2020

Three of each procured to provide multiple opportunities for horizontal comparison, many thanks!

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 20:29 Fri 12 Jun 2020

nac wrote:If you're interested in doing a comparison of the Taylor 2005s, then Majestic are currently knocking out the Vargellas for £30, and the Terra Feita for £27.

I acquired some of the Vargellas 2005 from Waitrose for a smidge under £26.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 20:41 Fri 12 Jun 2020

@rich_n - Interesting! My Waitrose is still on the 2004 last time I looked...

nac · Post by **nac** » 20:47 Fri 12 Jun 2020

winesecretary wrote: ↑20:02 Fri 12 Jun 2020 Three of each procured to provide multiple opportunities for horizontal comparison, many thanks!

Already had the Vargellas, so also procured three of the Terra Feita for the same purpose.

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 20:49 Fri 12 Jun 2020

winesecretary wrote:@rich_n - Interesting! My Waitrose is still on the 2004 last time I looked...

I ordered from Waitrose cellars, so they might be out of sync with the stores.

H_Sterling · Post by **H_Sterling** » 15:35 Sat 13 Jun 2020

Bought a 2015 Sandeman LBV from Waitrose (as per the offer mentioned) - it's a decent port for the price.

Post by **PhilW** » 16:04 Sat 13 Jun 2020

nac wrote: ↑16:24 Fri 12 Jun 2020 If you're interested in doing a comparison of the Taylor 2005s, then Majestic are currently knocking out the Vargellas for £30, and the Terra Feita for £27.

I find 2005 to be an under-rated year; I'll have to look this up, ty.

akzy · Post by **akzy** » 13:34 Tue 16 Jun 2020

Sorry to all those people who bought the Terra Feita at £27 - I've managed to nab some at £22 with the drink shop. They seem to have a bit of a Port sale atm, quite a large variety of LBVs.

As an aside to this, I'm currently working on a LBV/ SQVP searcher that also scours supermarkets and shops like the drinkshop (unlike regular winesearcher). If and when it works, I'll make sure its distributed for the Port proletariat looking for a good deal for their labours.

JacobH · Post by **JacobH** » 13:43 Tue 16 Jun 2020

Some quite tempting prices there: the Quinta do Infantado LBV 2013 at £16 and Croft QdR 2002 at £18.38.

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 14:11 Tue 16 Jun 2020

akzy wrote:Sorry to all those people who bought the Terra Feita at £27 - I've managed to nab some at £22 with the drink shop. They seem to have a bit of a Port sale atm, quite a large variety of LBVs.

As an aside to this, I'm currently working on a LBV/ SQVP searcher that also scours supermarkets and shops like the drinkshop (unlike regular winesearcher). If and when it works, I'll make sure its distributed for the Port proletariat looking for a good deal for their labours.

Thanks Zak, that’s a great heads up, I didn’t know that store. I ordered some of that but also some of the LBVs on there, I believe one or two will be unfiltered so might be good for the longer term.

I’ll definitely be interested in your portseeker app!

Post by **jdaw1** » 18:23 Sat 27 Jun 2020

Re Sainsbury’s pre-summer clearance:

jdaw1 wrote: ↑18:21 Sat 27 Jun 2020GM06, decanted noon. Sainsbury’s pre-summer clearance†, £23. New cork, tight-fighting, came out whole, felt like good quality. Impressive cork choice by our friends the Symingtons.

Dark dark red, circa 95% opaque. Nose of blackcurrants and spice. Palate starts dry, with a herbaceous green note (holly came to mind — no idea why), then grows showing a leatheriness structure. Sweetness and blackcurrants later. It feels a bit closed, but there’s black fruit waiting. Very long. I’m going to try to give this a few years. Likely, will fail.

† Also buy Symington Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference 2000 for £20 (stocks always low); and Graham Crusted bot. 2013 for £15. Don’t bother visiting south-London Sainsbury’s, which are now depleted of stock. (And not stocked at all by Brixton Water Lane.)

Also see the thread Made from Port packaging.

nac · Post by **nac** » 21:34 Sun 28 Jun 2020

jdaw1 wrote: ↑18:21 Sat 27 Jun 2020 Sainsbury’s pre-summer clearance

Tempting, and seem to all be available online.

Also worth considering as a cellar defender is Graham’s LBV for £9 at Morrisons. Text suggests it’s 2012, but suspect it needs updating.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 16:12 Mon 29 Jun 2020

Symington Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference 2000 & GM 2006 - not available in Holborn or TCR Sainsbury's. The former was, and the latter still is, available in Angel Sainsbury's.

Doggett · Post by **Doggett** » 16:46 Mon 29 Jun 2020

Sainsbury’s in Weymouth is lagging behind with TTD 1998 vintage.

JacobH · Post by **JacobH** » 17:56 Mon 06 Jul 2020

Amazon UK is also selling the Taylor LBV at £10 and also the Graham’s Crusted (year unclear) at £15.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 13:10 Sat 25 Jul 2020

GM06 now £16.80 (or at least it is at my local Sainsbury's).

Andy Velebil · Post by **Andy Velebil** » 13:36 Sat 25 Jul 2020

idj123 wrote:GM06 now £16.80 (or at least it is at my local Sainsbury's).

Buy it all. How do they sell it so cheap? They certainly aren’t buying it that cheap.

rich_n · Post by **rich_n** » 13:37 Sat 25 Jul 2020

Might be a local deal, online is still showing it at £28, but I’ll be keeping an eye out... Cheers for the heads up!