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nac · Post by **nac** » 19:44 Wed 10 Dec 2025

1 x Dow Crusted Bottled 1971

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winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 20:59 Wed 10 Dec 2025

@ Glenn_E - lovely Malvasia, that.

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 21:00 Wed 10 Dec 2025

@ nac - can’t recall ever seeing that one!

Post by **flash_uk** » 21:03 Wed 10 Dec 2025

nac wrote: ↑19:44 Wed 10 Dec 2025 1 x Dow Crusted Bottled 1971

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The only 1971 TNs we have are for colheitas.

nac · Post by **nac** » 21:41 Wed 10 Dec 2025

flash_uk wrote: ↑21:03 Wed 10 Dec 2025
nac wrote: ↑19:44 Wed 10 Dec 2025 1 x Dow Crusted Bottled 1971

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The only 1971 TNs we have are for colheitas.

Cliff might be interested in this one?

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 21:47 Wed 10 Dec 2025

D27 Raby for D71 crusted. Fair swap I think.

Post by **jdaw1** » 23:12 Wed 10 Dec 2025

nac wrote: ↑19:44 Wed 10 Dec 20251 x Dow Crusted Bottled 1971

Now mentioned in the Crusted port database.

nac · Post by **nac** » 10:47 Thu 11 Dec 2025

winesecretary wrote: ↑21:47 Wed 10 Dec 2025 D27 Raby for D71 crusted. Fair swap I think.

If he adds an F34 then might consider it.

MigSU · Post by **MigSU** » 19:08 Sun 21 Dec 2025

I bought 6 bottles of a newly released (still unlabelled) 10 year old by a small producer called Mapa (the owner, Pedro Garcias, also writes a weekly article about wine in the Portuguese newspaper Público). Tasted it at lunch on Friday and it's quite good, more on the fruity side than on the caramel side. The wine has an average age of well over 10 years, so it's pretty good value.

nac · Post by **nac** » 17:25 Mon 22 Dec 2025

2 x Delaforce 1963

Big Love · Post by **Big Love** » 01:32 Tue 23 Dec 2025

Just a few Stocking Stuffers

5 x 1963 Croft
3 x 1977 Grahams
1 x 1970 Taylor
2 x 1986 Grahams Malvedos
1 x 1963 Gould Campbell
1 x Pacheca 20 Year Old

And my team at work got me something for Christmas---just has not arrived yet.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 08:15 Tue 23 Dec 2025

Nice stockings!

I’ve just bought another refill pack for the Quevedo 2025 advent calendar in Vintage Wine & Port’s Christmas sale.

Mike J. W. · Post by **Mike J. W.** » 02:42 Wed 24 Dec 2025

A combination of a few trades and a few pick ups:

1 x 1963 Croft VP
1 x 1977 Graham's VP
2 x 1983 Dow's VP
1 x Kopke 50 y.o. Tawny
1 x Quinta da Romaneira 40 y.o. Tawny
1 x 1975 Andresen Colheita
1 x Andresen Royal Choice 20 y.o. Tawny

nac · Post by **nac** » 10:41 Sat 27 Dec 2025

nac wrote: ↑17:25 Mon 22 Dec 2025 2 x Delaforce 1963

Now arrived...

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Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 17:22 Sat 27 Dec 2025

They are lovely looking bottles!

winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 18:04 Sat 27 Dec 2025

They really are!

nac · Post by **nac** » 23:30 Fri 02 Jan 2026

1 x Taylor Special Quinta 1947 (bottled by Corney & Barrow)

Post by **jdaw1** » 15:49 Sat 03 Jan 2026

nac wrote: ↑23:30 Fri 02 Jan 2026Taylor Special Quinta 1947 (bottled by Corney & Barrow)

Alex Bridgeman ≈ Oscar Wilde. (See book.)

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 23:38 Mon 05 Jan 2026

Not bought by me, but received as Christmas presents, one bottle of each of Fonseca 1963 (Army & Navy bottling) and of Warre 2011 Bottle Matured LBV.

Big Love · Post by **Big Love** » 12:35 Sat 31 Jan 2026

2 x 2003 Niepoort Colheita bottled in 2023.

Gift from my co-workers....they have treated me very well, indeed.

MigSU · Post by **MigSU** » 18:20 Sat 31 Jan 2026

^^ Ooh, that sounds tasty.

Justin K · Post by **Justin K** » 22:51 Sat 31 Jan 2026

OBV85 x 12

Rummy · Post by **Rummy** » 14:21 Wed 04 Feb 2026

Justin K wrote: ↑22:51 Sat 31 Jan 2026OBV85 x 12

Found these to be quite mature the last time I had it, decent port but don't cellar them for another decade.

Justin K · Post by **Justin K** » 13:46 Thu 05 Feb 2026

Rummy wrote: ↑14:21 Wed 04 Feb 2026
Justin K wrote: ↑22:51 Sat 31 Jan 2026OBV85 x 12
Found these to be quite mature the last time I had it, decent port but don't cellar them for another decade.

Had half of a bottle (not a half bottle!) at last weeks online tasting and I still think there is a little left so should get four or five years of cheap (a litttle over €30 a bottle) everyday drinking.

Rummy · Post by **Rummy** » 08:07 Sat 07 Feb 2026

Justin K wrote: ↑13:46 Thu 05 Feb 2026
Rummy wrote: ↑14:21 Wed 04 Feb 2026
Justin K wrote: ↑22:51 Sat 31 Jan 2026OBV85 x 12
Found these to be quite mature the last time I had it, decent port but don't cellar them for another decade.
Had half of a bottle (not a half bottle!) at last weeks online tasting and I still think there is a little left so should get four or five years of cheap (a litttle over €30 a bottle) everyday drinking.

Oh yes, that's a bargain, well done.

Rummy · Post by **Rummy** » 08:11 Sat 07 Feb 2026

A bottle of Fonseca 1922 with an incredible fill level.

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idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 11:10 Sat 07 Feb 2026

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 12:57 Sat 07 Feb 2026

Rummy wrote: ↑08:11 Sat 07 Feb 2026 A bottle of Fonseca 1922 with an incredible fill level.

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That’s a fabulous find.

nac · Post by **nac** » 15:10 Tue 24 Feb 2026

3 x Warre King's Tawny @ £10 each - Waitrose Cellar offer.
3 x Dow Bomfim 2014 @ £20 each - ordered from Amazon in November, just received.

Mike J. W. · Post by **Mike J. W.** » 17:44 Wed 25 Feb 2026

nac wrote: ↑15:10 Tue 24 Feb 2026 3 x Warre King's Tawny @ £10 each - Waitrose Cellar offer.
3 x Dow Bomfim 2014 @ £20 each - ordered from Amazon in November, just received.

Amazing price on the Bomfim! That's roughly $27 US. Unfortunately, Amazon can't sell wine or liquor in the U.S. The only place that is selling the 2014 Bomfim in the US per Winesearcher is selling it for the ridiculous price of $181.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 22:53 Wed 25 Feb 2026

Between Christmas and the NewYear, I managed to grab the Bomfim 2013 (my daughter’s year of birth) for£19.97 per bottle and so, very happy with that

nac · Post by **nac** » 19:34 Thu 26 Feb 2026

2 x Niepoort 1983

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winesecretary · Post by **winesecretary** » 21:00 Thu 26 Feb 2026

That’s a fine port!

Justin K · Post by **Justin K** » 14:34 Fri 06 Mar 2026

Was buying some antique metal boxes and saw this and at €4.50 will make excellent gravy. Anyone familiar with this?

Christopher · Post by **Christopher** » 15:41 Fri 06 Mar 2026

Fonseca Crusting Port Bottled 1973

Justin K · Post by **Justin K** » 16:37 Fri 06 Mar 2026

Christopher wrote: ↑15:41 Fri 06 Mar 2026 Fonseca Crusting Port Bottled 1973

Which lot: The 5 or 4 bottle lots?

Christopher · Post by **Christopher** » 17:39 Fri 06 Mar 2026

Christopher · Post by **Christopher** » 17:40 Fri 06 Mar 2026

Not sure which vintages are in it but thought a bit of fun. I also purchased the Cockburn of Leith multi shipper magnum for a bit of fun!

Glenn E. · Post by **Glenn E.** » 18:19 Fri 06 Mar 2026

Justin K wrote: ↑14:34 Fri 06 Mar 2026 Was buying some antique metal boxes and saw this and at €4.50 will make excellent gravy. Anyone familiar with this?

IIRC it's a fine 10 Year Old Tawny. Gilbert's was once independent, but passed through the hands of Amorim (yes, the cork company) before now being owned by Sogevinus. I have a vague memory of an association with Barao de Vilar at one point, too, but am not certain about that.

Justin K · Post by **Justin K** » 18:56 Fri 06 Mar 2026

So I need a good cigar apparently: Julian can you help?

Andy Velebil · Post by **Andy Velebil** » 20:42 Fri 06 Mar 2026

Glenn E. wrote:
Justin K wrote: ↑14:34 Fri 06 Mar 2026 Was buying some antique metal boxes and saw this and at €4.50 will make excellent gravy. Anyone familiar with this?
IIRC it's a fine 10 Year Old Tawny. Gilbert's was once independent, but passed through the hands of Amorim (yes, the cork company) before now being owned by Sogevinus. I have a vague memory of an association with Barao de Vilar at one point, too, but am not certain about that.

Gilbert’s is decent but not a top tier producer. At that price a no brainer. If all else fails, will help make a good sauce.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 00:04 Sat 07 Mar 2026

That's cheaper than Morrison's 10YO Tawny which Mrs B drank copious amounts of during lockdown. At that price, it was well worth buying and drinking.

hadge · Post by **hadge** » 21:46 Sat 07 Mar 2026

Christopher wrote: ↑17:40 Fri 06 Mar 2026 Not sure which vintages are in it but thought a bit of fun. I also purchased the Cockburn of Leith multi shipper magnum for a bit of fun!

it was worth a punt at that price

hadge · Post by **hadge** » 21:47 Sat 07 Mar 2026

3x Warre 1975 tappet hen
1x Warre 1977 tappet hen

Something useful for the experiment on temperatures

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 23:47 Sat 07 Mar 2026

I love those proper Tappit Hen bottles.

I also love the Warre 1975 from Tappit Hen. It’s drinking really nicely at the moment (at least it was a couple of years ago when I last had it).