Greetings from Bucks

[Zelandakh]

Hi All,
New member joining. Thanks to the mods for letting me in - looks like my reputation precedes me (In a good way).

Adore port drinking...
My brother, father and myself have done about a dozen cases of Offley's Boa Vista 1980 in recent years and if anyone knows any for sale in the UK, please let me know.
Currently just started a case of Delaforce Quinta de Corte 1985 which is a lovely if spirity one though disappointed with a wet cork last night.
Been sitting on a case of Smith Woodhouse 97 for a couple of years but deliberately haven't got it at my house so I can't get tempted.
Was enjoying Vesuvio 91 until I ran out of them and got an attack of the meanies on the replacement cost.

Bought a half case of that decent Tesco VP at Christmas when they were doing 5% off 6 or more bottles. One smashed on the ride home on the bike which was annoying but my luggage box smelled of port for ages afterwards, so there was *some* upside!

Hate port drinking...
Found an inexpensive LBV in Lidl (their 45% chocolate is heavenly and dirt cheap). £7 per bottle and I wouldn't put it in my gravy. Avoid.

I shall clink a virtual toast to all members and raise a non virtual glass myself.

Cheers,
Nick

[benread]

One smashed on the ride home on the bike which was annoying but my luggage box smelled of port for ages afterwards, so there was *some* upside!

Is that bicycle or motorbike? I once carried 6 bottles of wine from south of France to UK on the back of a CBR600! Wondering if I could do the same with port?!

Welcome, and do join us for a tasting night in London some time. Particularly if you have some good port to share.

[KillerB]

Good to have you here Nick. Sorry for the delay, it was my fault.

Where are you in Bucks? I used to live in High Wycombe and a long time ago in Bletchley. I also worked for ten years in Aylesbury, so I know most of the corners of the place.

The Vesuvio sector will be along to congratulate you on your good taste.

Cheers,

Alex

[Zelandakh]

It was a motorbike - I ride a Pan European and the port wasn't available in the Tesco I found near me but it was in one I went past in Kent. 50 miles later it was shaken, stirred and smelling. Not entirely how I want to fortify my wines...still, it aged the labels on the other bottles nicely!!

I'm within 10 miles of High Wycombe so tastings in London would be fantastic if I can work out how to get home safely.

Bike + Port = No.

[jdaw1]

Hello and welcome and thank you for the PM, and for starting an introduction thread.

Do keep an eye on Organising Tastings and Get-togethers, as there’s often good drinking being planned. To reserve a seat just ask.

[Zelandakh]

Thanks v much. I would very much like to attend.

N

[RonnieRoots]

Hi Nick, welcome to TPF! I'm sure the London crowd will take good care of you, they have a reputation to hold up.

If you're in need of a good inexpensive drinking port, see if Uncle Tom still has some Morgan 1991 left. This board did a good job drinking an insane amount of that stuff.

[Michael M.]

Hi Nick,

welcome aboard!

Hard to fine a good wine at the german discount shops. One rare exception is the Champagne "Veuve Monsigny" from Aldi. At 14,00 EUR a decent one. If there is Aldi in your area try to find the chocolate "Moser-Roth Edel Bitter, 70% Kakao (respectively 85% Kakao). This is very good stuff for a song. Valrhona is not better!

Cheers!
Michael

[Zelandakh]

Thanks Michael - I like that one but my other half finds it too strong. We compromise - I buy it, I eat it, she doesn't...

[DRT]

Thanks Michael - I like that one but my other half finds it too strong. We compromise - I buy it, I eat it, she doesn't...

You fit right in here