2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
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- Fonseca 1980
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I confirm I will have both Graham and Niepoort LBVs open. Both are, in fact, now open.
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That's good to know! I had never really considered the possible positive effects of decanting on a filtered LBV but it does make sense (and thanks to Julian for raising the point in the first place). I'll aim to decant early in the afternoon tomorrow.Glenn E. wrote:Based on my experience while tasting several 2015 LBVs before Christmas, yes. I felt that the 2015 Graham LBV was best on the second day. It was served pop-and-pour on the first night which may have contributed to the second day showing better. Ergo, I would decant it for at least 4 hours - full-on decant, not just pop the cork and let it get some air.
I wish I could find some in the US... it has reached the east coast, but has not yet reached my usual internet stores in California. I'll be picking up a case once it does reach CA!
Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
LBV is my kind of theme! Please May I join you? Gives me an excuse to go to the cellar today!
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
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Vintage 1970 and now proud owner of my first ever 'half-century'!
Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
I’m going with the Taylor and Graham 15’s. The Taylor has been open since Friday and it’s only ok so looking forward to opening the Graham’s tomorrow morning.
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
I decanted my Graham 2015 LBV last night at 22.30. Looking forward to this…
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.
Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
I'm going for a morning decant, probably in an hour or so.
Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
Was intending to decant this morning, but had to leave house at 0515 to go to London (only found out at 2300 last night). Hopefully back early this afternoon so double decanting looks likely.
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
Ouch, not a pleasant surprise. Hopefully you won't have the same thing happen to you tonight!
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.
Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
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That looks like a lovely bottle of port Charles. Most disappointing that it is a virtual tasting and we aren’t able to sample it with you. I hope it will be every bit as nice as I have decided in my own mind it should be. Enjoy...
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That GC70 LBV looks marvelous! I'm with Simon, I wish we could all be together so that we could all taste it!
Crasto '11 375ml decanted at 8:00 am (for the 11:00 am tasting).
Crasto '11 375ml decanted at 8:00 am (for the 11:00 am tasting).
Glenn Elliott
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
I've just taken a small sample of my Graham 2015 LBV decanted last night. It is delicious - thank you Glenn for the recommendation of a lengthy decant.
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.
Re: 2021 Virtual Tasting #1 - Thursday 14th Jan
I'm going to be a few minutes late, but I will be joining!