Pintas Vertical

[Christopher]

I would like to arrange a Pintas vertical which started in 2003 I believe . It’s never been done before and some of the vintages are in very short supply

Could everyone let me know what they have.

I have 2011, 2007, 2005, and 2003.

[Christopher]

Bottles so far:

1. 2003 (CMAG);
2. 2004 (AHB);
3. 2005 (CMAG);
4. 2007 (CMAG);
5. 2011 (CMAG, AHB);
6. 2014 (MJRM);
7. 2015 (MSC);
8. 2016 (MJRM);
9. 2017 (GEAG, AHB);
10. 2018 (AHB, NAC);
11. 2019 (MSC, CMAG).

The Pintas page on the website lists eleven Vintages, being nine of the ten above, and 2004 and ’09.



This list of attendees is made without bound, because it is not yet known where the cut will be. It might at as few as eight people, or perhaps at the usual limit of fourteen. And the list might be rearranged to favour those with relevant contributions.

1. Winemaker;
2. Winemaker;
3. CMAG (2003, ’05, ’07, ’11, ’19);
4. GEAG (2017);
5. MSC (2015, ’19);
6. MPM;
7. CPR;
8. NAC (perhaps 2018);
9. IDJ;
10. RON;
11. JDAW;
12. AP (heralded foreigner);
13. Jonathan R.;
14. MJRM (2014, ’16);
15. HTWH;
16. AHB (2004, ’11, ’17, ’18).

[winesecretary]

Happy to buy something so as to be able to attend. 2017?

[mcoulson]

I'm also happy to buy something for this but it appears to be a really small range to choose from....

[flash_uk]

I have no Pintas, yet. Depending on date of tasting, I might be in Porto/Douro before then and could seek something out.

[MigSU]

I have 2003, 2007, 2014, 2016.
It's unlikely I'll make the tasting, but these things pop up every once in a while.

[CPR 1]

Pintas is not a producer I am familiar with. I don't own any but would be keen to try some if this comes off.

[PCM]

Pintas is not a producer I am familiar with. I don't own any but would be keen to try some if this comes off.

Pintas (VP and still wine) is produced by Wine & Soul (Sandra Tavares da Silva and Jorge Serodio Borges). They also produced VP's (beside the already mentioned) in 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. They are all excellent VP's, that challenge the big names (and maybe equal or even surpass them).

[MigSU]

Their still wines are brilliant, some of the best in the Douro. I don't have as much experience with their ports (mostly with tawnies from their Manoella brand, which are very good) other than tasting at fairs and the like, but they should be on the same level.

[nac]

Yes please.

I’ll speak to my man at Corney & Barrow (who I just happen to be seeing this evening) and see if they can help with supply. Pretty sure they’ve imported since day 1.

[nac]

I would like to arrange a Pintas vertical which started in 2003 I believe . It’s never been done before and some of the vintages are in very short supply

Could everyone let me know what they have.

I have 2011 and 2005

Assume you’re talking about the fortified rather than the table wines?

[Christopher]

Yes talking about the Ports.
Sandra and Jorge will try and help as well but some of the vintages are in short supply.

[idj123]

Can’t currently contribute but would like to attend.

[Christopher]

Yes please.

I’ll speak to my man at Corney & Barrow (who I just happen to be seeing this evening) and see if they can help with supply. Pretty sure they’ve imported since day 1.

Thank you , yes they are the importer but very little on their site. Tanners also sell it but again next to nothing.

[rich_n]

I would be interested in attending and I might actually have a single bottle kicking around. When I'm back in Bristol I'll check and if I do I'll add it here.

[jdaw1]

Yes please, but like so many others I have nothing.

To help Christopher the organisation posts have been edited.

[Christopher]

Thanks Julian
Can I please add 3 reserved. 2 for the winemakers and one hopefully for a member from abroad.
This if can get it to work will be very difficult to repeat.
Thanks

[winesecretary]

The 2017 is arriving today so put me down for that. Provisionally put Jonathan R down as I recall him saying on Tuesday he has some Pintas.

[PCM]

Thanks Julian
Can I please add 3 reserved. 2 for the winemakers and one hopefully for a member from abroad.
This if can get it to work will be very difficult to repeat.
Thanks

Maybe I'm completely wrong, but could it be that I am supposed to be the "member from abroad"? (because I posted about the existing VP's of Pintas).
I am an enormous fan of Sandra and Jorge (please say hello to them from Paul if they join you), but I have no intention to be present (too far, too old ), although it is undoubtedly a great tasting!

[Bertie3000]

Hi if there is a space available could I be added to the attendee list (or to the reserve list if not). I do not own any of their ports but happy to buy as needed. I really like the white they make Guru/Guru NM too. Michael (MJRM).

[rich_n]

I would be interested in attending and I might actually have a single bottle kicking around. When I'm back in Bristol I'll check and if I do I'll add it here.

I thought I had a bottle of Pintas but I cannot find one (or a record of having purchased one) so please drop me to the reserves and I'll make a call on this one once I know what the associated costs might be for adoption etc.

[MigSU]

Hi if there is a space available could I be added to the attendee list (or to the reserve list if not). I do not own any of their ports but happy to buy as needed. I really like the white they make Guru/Guru NM too. Michael (MJRM).

Guru white is excellent, I agree.

[hadge]

yes please if space and depending on what the date is.

I also don't have any currently

[jdaw1]

Second post believed updated. Observe words

This list of attendees is made without bound, because it is not yet known where the cut will be. It might at as few as eight people, or perhaps at the usual limit of fourteen. And the list might be rearranged to favour those with relevant contributions.

[nac]

Waiting to hear back from C&B. However, put me down for the 2018.

[mcoulson]

OK subject to couriers and UK customs I should be able to bring 2019 and 2015

[Christopher]

Thanks Julian
Can I please add 3 reserved. 2 for the winemakers and one hopefully for a member from abroad.
This if can get it to work will be very difficult to repeat.
Thanks

Maybe I'm completely wrong, but could it be that I am supposed to be the "member from abroad"? (because I posted about the existing VP's of Pintas).
I am an enormous fan of Sandra and Jorge (please say hello to them from Paul if they join you), but I have no intention to be present (too far, too old ), although it is undoubtedly a great tasting!

Thanks PCM, while it would be lovely for you to join us it’s actually reserved for a big W&S fan in Europe

[Bertie3000]

I have ordered the 2014 (not listed on page 1) and 2016 from Wine House Portugal. They have very interesting collection of ports. Fingers crossed they clear customs. I appreciate I am far down the attendee list so if I do not make the cut or people want to source from elsewhere then no problem.

[Christopher]

Just found I have 2019 in the cellar at home so another one off the list!

[mcoulson]

OK subject to couriers and UK customs I should be able to bring 2019 and 2015

Right .... These have both arrived .... I actually have them !

[winesecretary]

Okay so we are short just 2004 and 2009. De Portkelder in the Netherlands has them both but they don't deliver to the UK these days. Group adoption?

[jdaw1]

Let’s see what Pintas themselves want to provide.

[Christopher]

Thanks Julian

Let me go back to them, I think there is a 20 and 21 but we should be able to source those

For our continental member can you please put down Axel


many thanks all.

[jdaw1]

For our continental member can you please put down Axel

Done.

[Christopher]

Thank you all for coming back on this and nice we do have most of the vintages.
I have reached out to Wine and Soul to let them know what we have and asked if they could come back with a date where ideally they can join us.
I will update this Post once I have some dates.

[nac]

Waiting to hear back from C&B. However, put me down for the 2018.

Now definitely have the 2018.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I'm not currently on the list of attendees / reserves, but if the date is one I can make and enough people ahead of me have to drop out, I could contribute any of 2004, 2011, 2017 or 2018.

[Christopher]

Thanks Alex, great we have the 2004 now.
Given it’s such a difficult Port to get hold of we may need to prioritise people who have bottles but let’s see

Thanks

[Christopher]

I don’t yet have a date for this but expect it to happen in 2025. I am awaiting some dates from Wine and Soul as they will be participating