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Last Drop on the King's Road have a limited selection. Good value - bought Taylor Vargellas for £15 last year
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According to their website, Asda are selling Dow crusted 2000 for £10.97/btl - not a bad price..

Don't have a local store to check out though..

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uncle tom wrote:According to their website, Asda are selling Dow crusted 2000 for £10.97/btl - not a bad price..

Don't have a local store to check out though..

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Fonseca 2007 on sale at Garrafeira Nacional. Only 45 euro a bottle.
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RonnieRoots wrote:Fonseca 2007 on sale at Garrafeira Nacional. Only 45 euro a bottle.
Very nice price. But they do have insane shipping costs. That's what they told me some months ago for Germany.

12 bottles â€‟ 97.21┚¬

24 bottles â€‟ 194.42┚¬

36 bottles â€‟ 291.63┚¬

I always thought Portugal would be located in Europe.
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Michael M. wrote:
RonnieRoots wrote:Fonseca 2007 on sale at Garrafeira Nacional. Only 45 euro a bottle.
Very nice price. But they do have insane shipping costs. That's what they told me some months ago for Germany.

12 bottles â€‟ 97.21┚¬

24 bottles â€‟ 194.42┚¬

36 bottles â€‟ 291.63┚¬

I always thought Portugal would be located in Europe.
Those shipping costs are quite high indeed. But still, it amounts to around 8 euro a bottle, and 53 euro for a bottle of Fonseca 2007 is probably much cheaper than anything you can find in either Germany or Holland. I know it's around 80 euro at Ton Overmars.
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Slurp.co.uk has a range of Ports from de la Rosa; Romaneira and Infantado (amongst others) and offers £20 of your first order (with the code ‟newslurper”) which makes prices for a single case quite attractive. I’ve just bought a case of unfiltered 2004 LBV from Infantado for about £8.50 a bottle.
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RonnieRoots wrote:Fonseca 2007 on sale at Garrafeira Nacional. Only 45 euro a bottle.
I was in that shop 3 months ago, but it's a pity about the Euro exchange rate!

On another note, Virgin Wines are doing Croft Quinta da Roeda '97 at £17, and depending upon accumulation of Winebank 'interest' works out at under £13.
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Michael M. wrote:
RonnieRoots wrote:Fonseca 2007 on sale at Garrafeira Nacional. Only 45 euro a bottle.
Very nice price. But they do have insane shipping costs. That's what they told me some months ago for Germany.

12 bottles â€‟ 97.21┚¬

24 bottles â€‟ 194.42┚¬

36 bottles â€‟ 291.63┚¬

I always thought Portugal would be located in Europe.
That's some unbelievable shipping costs for Germany... :shock:
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RonnieRoots wrote:
Michael M. wrote:
RonnieRoots wrote:Fonseca 2007 on sale at Garrafeira Nacional. Only 45 euro a bottle.
Very nice price. But they do have insane shipping costs. That's what they told me some months ago for Germany.

12 bottles â€‟ 97.21┚¬

24 bottles â€‟ 194.42┚¬

36 bottles â€‟ 291.63┚¬

I always thought Portugal would be located in Europe.
Those shipping costs are quite high indeed. But still, it amounts to around 8 euro a bottle, and 53 euro for a bottle of Fonseca 2007 is probably much cheaper than anything you can find in either Germany or Holland. I know it's around 80 euro at Ton Overmars.
Ronald, your are quite right with your total view. But I find those prices to be bawdy and I am not willing to support that. BTW: The shipping of 12 bottles from Germany to Portugal by the German company HERMES would cost 18,90 EUR- insurance included.
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Seckford's has recently added 6 bottles of the 1992 Niepoort at 30gbp per (DP). I would gladly take one (I've had it before and thought it was great, but my flat...er...my cellar...is bursting). Anyone have an interest in the remaining bottles? They have also added 6 bottles of the 1991 at the same price.

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Was told by jdaw that I could post an offering here from time to time. This is a first.

We have quite a supply of Dow 20 yr tawny that we discounted to $42.99. Shipping is only $10 up to a case (12) to anwyhere in the US (for states that are shippable, please check the bottom of the site for that list).

We also have Dow 10 yr and Graham's 10 yr for $29.99

These won't last.

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HDH has picked up a collection with a lot of Port in it. The prices are retail-good (which makes them avg for those of us watching the market :) ).
They'll be posted this evening on the website, but if you are interested in getting in early, contact Maria E. in HDH Sales.
Here's what came in:
Romariz63Col, G70 ($130), G77, W77, F85, SW85, T85, G91, Ch94, D94, GC94, G94, SW94, G(M)95, F97, GC97, G97, SW97, T97, D(SdR)98, Vesuv98, D00, F00, NN00 ($600), T00

There are a bunch of halfs scattered in there too (like 40 hb of F97 @ $35). As the Fi doesn't drink, i am starting to think they may be a wise pick up for casual drinking.
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Tesco now stocking a new vintage BOB "Finest" vintage port - 2000 - in half bottles at £9.99. Come the Christmas deals, this may be a good purchase. The only mention of the shipper is "Symington Family Estates".
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Got a few new specials (all 750mls), while they last:

Cockburn's 2003 vintage $74.99 (Regular price is $90)
Dow's 1991 vintage $77.99 (Regular price is $84)
Graham's 2003 vintage $79.99 (Regular price was about $98)

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Balthazar in NY has taylor 1970 for 520$
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g-man wrote:Balthazar in NY has taylor 1970 for 520$
Ouch.
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RonnieRoots wrote:
g-man wrote:Balthazar in NY has taylor 1970 for 520$
Ouch.
That could be per case of 12...
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AHB wrote:
RonnieRoots wrote:
g-man wrote:Balthazar in NY has taylor 1970 for 520$
Ouch.
That could be per case of 12...
One could hope.

However, since the going rate for a '70 Taylor in the US is usually around $120-$150 I'm far more inclined to believe that the listed price is for a single bottle.
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[url=http://www.rfvintners.co.uk/]Rodney Fletcher Vintners[/url] of Kent TN12 8ED, +44 1892 724314 / 724209, wrote:1 × Warre 1975 @ £31.75
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I saw a retailer in NJ with 2001 Vesuvio for $186 a footlocker.
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http://www.tesco.com/wine offering 25% discount 'til 28th September.
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Here's the list of Vintage Ports from http://www.winefromportugal.com :-

Prices and stock correct at time of wrting (01/10/10). We also stock a wide range of non-vintage ports and great Portuguese table wines. If you're after something not on out list let us know and i'll see what i can do for you. All comments welcome.
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JOSÉ MARIA da FONSECA & VAN ZELLAR _____________________________


Vintage 2000 - £47.06 EACH ”“ A Very fine Vintage Port!


KROHN __________________________________________________________________

Colheita 1997 - £15.33 Each. One of the great Vintages of the decade, featuring full-bodied and harmonious wines.

Colheita 1996 - £16.15 Each

Colheita 1995 - £17.24 Each

Vintage 2005 - £17.64 Each

Quinta do Retiro Novo Vintage 2004 - £18.87 EACH ”“ Dark garnet in colour Floral aromas of rose blossoms with a slight hint of almonds. Deep flavour of cherries, with a hint of spice and cinnamon at the end.

Vintage 2003 - £22.70 EACH. Krohn VP 2003 is primary and floral, dark and thick.

Colheita 1990 - £23.36 Each

Colheita 1994 - £29.90 Each. 1994 was a year of classic, monumental ports with fabulous rich fruit character. An outstanding Vintage. Probably one of the best of the 20th Century.

Colheita 1987 - £30.98 Each

Colheita 1983 - £35.75 Each. 1983 is amongst the best Port vintages of the previous century, with outstanding, powerful wines, but unjustly overshadowed by the 1985s and the 1977's before them. The delicate, nutty flavours in this wine make it a perfect dessert wine for springtime, where a richer, heavier Vintage Port is more suitable for cold winter evenings.

Colheita 1982 - £38.06 Each. 1982 was a relatively dry year with a very cold winter and warm summer. Budbreak hit earlier than usual, providing lower yields for a small, but delicious Port. These gems are known to take on the mahogany colour of old Tawnies with age, along with a complex bouquet, nutty palate and silky texture.

Quinta do Retiro Novo Vintage 2000 - £45.55 EACH ”“ The Quinta do Retiro Novo 2000 is immense, dense and powerful with evident tannic structure, spicy red fruit and great power on the palate and finish. Super ripe, forward style for the long term.

Colheita 1978 - £48.81 Each. Good flavour of raisins and nuts with hints of toffee, lighter than expected body.

Colheita 1976 - £55.21 Each. Dark in colour with light aromas and light flavours, hints of brown sugar. Sweet with warmth from the alcohol. Notes of hazelnuts and toffee, with a rounded tawny taste.

Colheita Branco 1964 - £66.82 Very pale orange with a slight reddish hints. Honeysuckle aromas with nuts, apricot and orange blossoms. The palate is thick and fills the mouth with apricot, walnuts, cedar, honey, caramel and a touch of residual sugar showing. Very balanced and complex, with a very long finish. Benefits greatly from a long breathing period.

Colheita 1968 - £90.74 Each. Charming complex wine, with a citrus/orange lift and toffeed low notes, the lovely sweetness is countered by good acidity and oxidative notes. This is an exciting wine because of all the component sensations which provide a very pleasing whole.

Colheita 1967 - £96.59 Each ”“ A deliciously sweet, nutty, wine brimming with freshly cracked walnuts and pecans, the fruit being reminiscent of caramelised figs, and layers of woody, brown spices. All flavours are in total harmony, the sweetness perfectly balanced with good acidity, for a long lasting finish.

Colheita 1966 - £102.85 Each

Colheita 1961 - £134.36. Very dark in colour, intense aroma, with coffee, chocolate and raisins, and an immense structure and powerful finish. Fat and full on the palate, with notes of dried fruit.

Vintage 1970 - £159.49 EACH ”“ A classic Vintage year, with great balance, good structure, and long-lived. One of the absolute finest Vintage Ports of the last 50 years. This is classic port still on a seemingly limitless plateau of maturity and elegant style.

Vintage 1967 - £189.85 EACH

Vintage 1965 - £213.93 EACH

Vintage 1963 - £250.58 EACH

Vintage 1960 - £288.27 EACH

Vintage 1958 - £325.96 EACH

Reserva 1901 - £923.82 EACH


QUEVEDO ________________________________________________________________


Late bottled Vintage 2003 - £9.76 EACH ”“ Produced exclusively from the harvest of 2003; LBV Port is ready for enjoying. It will however continue to age in the bottle for many years. Its present shade of deep ruby will give rise to a lighter ruby, similar to that of pomegranate.

Colheita 1994 - £16 E.12 EACH ”“ RECOMENDED, 1994 was one of the best vintage years of the 20th century. This Colheita was made with grapes of Quevedo's main vineyard, the Quinta Vale d’Agodinho and it is aged in oak barrels for 16 years.

Colheita Port 1992 - £16.12 EACH ”“ This Colheita was made with grapes of Quevedo's main vineyard, the Quinta Vale d’Agodinho and it is aged in oak barrels for 17 years.

Vintage 2005 - £27.15 EACH ”“ Produced exclusively from the harvest of 2005, Vintage Port progesses gradually for 10 to 50 years in the bottle. Vintage Port charms in almost all stages of its life in the bottle. Deep ruby in the first 5 years, after 10 years the tones become garnet and attain a plenitude of aromas and flavours of ripe fruit and the same time as creating a light sediment. As the wine matures, its colour turns to a rich golden brown and its fruit acquires a greater subtlety and complexity.



QUINTA do PORTAL _______________________________________________________


Vintage 2003 - £34.16 EACH ”“ This is a big and balanced full-bodied beauty with a soft approach and sweet ripe plum and chewy blueberry fruit, with lots of acidity.  It’s an easy-to-enjoy wine and all of a sudden waves of palate crushing tannins roll in and take over, followed by an exceptionally long finish.


QUINTA da LEVANDEIRA __________________________________________________
Quinta da Levandeira, "DR" LBV Port 2000 - £14.42 EACH ”“ After grapes are carefully chosen and harvested they are then gently pressed. Fermented in vats at a constant temperature of 22ºC before addition of spirit. Aged both in barrel and bottle.
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Tesco are selling half bottles of Croft Unfiltered LBV 2004 at £3.99 (half price) with and extra 5% off if you buy 6 or more.

To give you an idea of how good a QPR deal I think this is, I just bought 51 to add to the 36 I already have in the cellar from a similar deal last year - and I have drunk around 36 of these in the past 12 months :roll:
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Hi

I'm new to the forum and after reading this post i happen to find myself in Tesco's today and bought 6 bottles of the croft mentioned earlier.

All i can say is very impressed!! while not new to port i have a lot to learn and if this is the sort of advise i can pick up from here then sign me up!!!

This port punches way above its price tag!
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rackem wrote:All i can say is very impressed!! while not new to port i have a lot to learn and if this is the sort of advise i can pick up from here then sign me up!!!
You are signed up welcome.
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rackem wrote:Hi

I'm new to the forum and after reading this post i happen to find myself in Tesco's today and bought 6 bottles of the croft mentioned earlier.

All i can say is very impressed!! while not new to port i have a lot to learn and if this is the sort of advise i can pick up from here then sign me up!!!

This port punches way above its price tag!
Welcome to the forum - and delighted that you are as impressed by the Croft LBV as we are. It's a very good price to quality ratio.

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Tesco have stopped the discount on the Croft 2004 in half bottles, but are now selling the Croft 2005 LBV (Unfiltered; bottled 2010) with a 50% discount for £7 per full bottle.

Sadly, Tesco's current "buy 6 bottles and get 25% off" offer does not apply to fortified wines.
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2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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AHB wrote:Tesco have stopped the discount on the Croft 2004 in half bottles, but are now selling the Croft 2005 LBV (Unfiltered; bottled 2010) with a 50% discount for £7 per full bottle.

Sadly, Tesco's current "buy 6 bottles and get 25% off" offer does not apply to fortified wines.
This is on port at present not sherry so bag another 25% off available until 7th November £5.25/bottle instead of £14 limit to 12 per online order :D
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clawhit wrote:
AHB wrote:Tesco have stopped the discount on the Croft 2004 in half bottles, but are now selling the Croft 2005 LBV (Unfiltered; bottled 2010) with a 50% discount for £7 per full bottle.

Sadly, Tesco's current "buy 6 bottles and get 25% off" offer does not apply to fortified wines.
This is on port at present not sherry so bag another 25% off available until 7th November £5.25/bottle instead of £14 limit to 12 per online order :D
You need to order via groceries and not via wine by the case hence the limit of 12 bottles
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Also Ocado and Waitrose Wines are currently doing 25% discounts on 6 and 12 bottle purchases respectively.
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M&S have just started putting their Christmas port on the shelves in Croydon today. Not exactly sure what it is, but appears to be a Fladgate 1994 vintage at £26.99
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Is anyone able to confirm whether the 2005 Croft lbv is as good (or nearly as good) as the 2004?

Unfortunately the 1/2 price deal at Tesco ends a couple of days before the "daily drinker" tasting, and the extra 25% off this Sunday, so would be good to know if anyone had already opened one and has initial impressions (though, at £5.25, I suspect you can't go wrong picking up a few!).
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RAYC wrote:Is anyone able to confirm whether the 2005 Croft lbv is as good (or nearly as good) as the 2004?

Unfortunately the 1/2 price deal at Tesco ends a couple of days before the "daily drinker" tasting, and the extra 25% off this Sunday, so would be good to know if anyone had already opened one and has initial impressions (though, at £5.25, I suspect you can't go wrong picking up a few!).
I was told that the 25% off for 6 bottles deal excluded fortified wines :crying:
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Confirmed on call to Tesco customer services that 25% off also applies to port and sherry (though did not confirm whether it applied to bottles already the subject of a different offer).

Their "wine by the case" site now shows 25% discount as well....
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DRT wrote:
RAYC wrote:Is anyone able to confirm whether the 2005 Croft lbv is as good (or nearly as good) as the 2004?

Unfortunately the 1/2 price deal at Tesco ends a couple of days before the "daily drinker" tasting, and the extra 25% off this Sunday, so would be good to know if anyone had already opened one and has initial impressions (though, at £5.25, I suspect you can't go wrong picking up a few!).
I was told that the 25% off for 6 bottles deal excluded fortified wines :crying:
I called them to make sure it was, as stated previously you have to order via the groceries to get the discount instead of the wine by the case - all very confusing if you ask me!

Sorry not had the 2004 so can't comment on that but just had a bottle of the 2005 and it is good very alcoholic but for £5.25 I don't think you can go wrong, I'm sticking at my 12 now 10 bottles (gave one to neighbour to try) as I buckled and bought a case of 70 Warre today, also I think the M&S VP should be on special within the next week or two and for me that will be a good buy.
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Looks like I'm on my way to Tesco in the morning 88)
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clawhit wrote:, also I think the M&S VP should be on special within the next week or two and for me that will be a good buy.
Do you mean the 1994 they have just put on the shelves?
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clawhit wrote:
AHB wrote:Tesco have stopped the discount on the Croft 2004 in half bottles, but are now selling the Croft 2005 LBV (Unfiltered; bottled 2010) with a 50% discount for £7 per full bottle.

Sadly, Tesco's current "buy 6 bottles and get 25% off" offer does not apply to fortified wines.
This is on port at present not sherry so bag another 25% off available until 7th November £5.25/bottle instead of £14 limit to 12 per online order :D
I really appreciate you posting this. I went into Tesco this morning and again asked the manager if fortified wine was included in the buy 6, get 25% discount offer.

Again, he said no.

So we compromised and I scanned 6 bottles of Croft 2005 LBV and, as if by magic, the 25% discount appeared. I left with these 6 bottles (all they had) and 6 bottles of the Tesco 1994 vintage port. Now all I have to do is to figure out where to keep them for the next few months!
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AHB wrote:
clawhit wrote:
AHB wrote:Tesco have stopped the discount on the Croft 2004 in half bottles, but are now selling the Croft 2005 LBV (Unfiltered; bottled 2010) with a 50% discount for £7 per full bottle.

Sadly, Tesco's current "buy 6 bottles and get 25% off" offer does not apply to fortified wines.
This is on port at present not sherry so bag another 25% off available until 7th November £5.25/bottle instead of £14 limit to 12 per online order :D
I really appreciate you posting this. I went into Tesco this morning and again asked the manager if fortified wine was included in the buy 6, get 25% discount offer.

Again, he said no.

So we compromised and I scanned 6 bottles of Croft 2005 LBV and, as if by magic, the 25% discount appeared. I left with these 6 bottles (all they had) and 6 bottles of the Tesco 1994 vintage port. Now all I have to do is to figure out where to keep them for the next few months!
Excellent I'm glad you managed to get some - the 94 is a good call also. It turns a good deal into an outstanding deal happy drinking :wink:
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benread wrote:
clawhit wrote:, also I think the M&S VP should be on special within the next week or two and for me that will be a good buy.
Do you mean the 1994 they have just put on the shelves?
Yes last year that went 25% off. I popped into my m&s last night and talking to them they indicated it was a glitch on the tills which took 25% off all wines and spirits. I'll know within the next couple of weeks though as that is when all they Christmas codes come out. It was a beautiful port and I was gutted that I didn't purchase more of it - in saying that though I am not sure I would pay full price as given that Tesco's VP is the same year and is on special offer at the moment I don't think it justifies the 100% extra price tag. I'll keep you posted as to any discounts that come up.
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George Rhys of [url=http://www.es-finewines.com/]Elliston & Southwick Court Fine Wines[/url] wrote:5 bottles Taylor 1927 £795:00 bt DP
2 cases Taylor 1955 £2995:00 case IB
8 bottles Graham 1955 £330:00 bt DP
1 case Cockburn 1955 £2550:00 case DP
1 case Warre 1955 £2850:00 case DP
2 cases Taylor 1960 £1295:00 case DP
2 cases Croft 1963 £1050:00 case DP
2 cases Sandeman 1963 £1250:00 case DP
1 case Warre 1963 £1150:00 case DP
1 case Graham 1977 £780:00 case IB
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JUST GOT A PRIVATE OFFER (i.e., NO VAT) FOR 1 CASE of 1970 TAYLOR FOR 1,200.

I'd only be interested in a bottle or two (as my house is already overflowing with bottles). Anyone interested in the rest?
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Chris Doty wrote:JUST GOT A PRIVATE OFFER (i.e., NO VAT) FOR 1 CASE of 1970 TAYLOR FOR 1,200.

I'd only be interested in a bottle or two (as my house is already overflowing with bottles). Anyone interested in the rest?
Dollars or pounds?

UK or US?

(Yes, I'm interested, but really only if it's a US-based deal. Shipping to the US from the UK is ridiculously expensive.)
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Jeffrey Benson wrote:6 bottles 1967 Cockburn - £50 each
Slightly bin soiled labels. enbossed capsules, branded corks
Levels: bottom neck or better
Contact me before purchasing.
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Chris Doty wrote:JUST GOT A PRIVATE OFFER (i.e., NO VAT) FOR 1 CASE of 1970 TAYLOR FOR 1,200.

I'd only be interested in a bottle or two (as my house is already overflowing with bottles). Anyone interested in the rest?
GBP 1200 for a case of Taylor 1970 is more than I have been paying recently (£71-88 inc. VAT). The provenance would have to be exceptional to make it worth that much. Any idea of the provenance?
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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Patrick Wilkinson wrote:Please consider the following Vintage Ports.
ALL in stock
1948 3 cs Taylor £9900 dp/cs
1955 1 bott Cockburn £1800 dp/doz
1955 9 botts Graham £2500 dp/doz
1955 2 cs and 8 botts Taylor £2995 dp/cs
1955 1 cs MAGS Taylor £2995 dp/cs 6 mags
1963 1 cs Cockburn £660 dp/cs
1963 1 cs Croft £740 dp/cs
1963 3 cs Graham £1800 dp/cs
1963 1 cs Quinta do Noval £795 dp/cs
1963 11 botts Warre £1020 dp/cs
1966 1 cs Croft £780 dp/cs
1966 1 cs Graham £1040 dp/cs
1966 1 cs Offley Boa Vista £460 dp/cs
1966 6 cs Quinta do Noval £780 dp/cs
1967 8 botts Cockburn £480 dp/doz
1970 2 cs Cockburn £660 dp/cs
1970 1 cs Ferriera £390 dp/cs
1970 2 cs and 5 botts Quinta do Noval £575 dp/cs
1970 3 cs Warre £620 dp/cs
1975 2 cs Dow £300 dp/cs
1975 13 cs Graham £330 dp/cs
1975 2 cs Taylor £390 dp/cs
1975 11 botts Warre £300 dp/doz
1977 2 cs Croft £490 dp/cs
1977 4 cs Dow £620 dp/cs
1977 1 cs Fonseca £1200 dp/cs
1977 2 cs Offley Boa Vista £395 ub/cs
1977 8 cs Warre £540 dp/cs
1980 1 cs Fonseca £540 dp/cs
1980 6 cs Graham £480 dp/cs
1980 4 cs Warre £420 dp/cs
1983 4 cs Dow £420 dp/cs
1983 3 cs Taylor £520 dp/cs
1985 1 cs Cockburn £320 dp/cs
1985 6 cs Fonseca £550 dp/cs
1985 1 cs Graham £540 dp/cs
1985 3 cs Warre £440 dp/cs
1991 6 botts Cockburn £250 dp/cs
1994 10 cs Dow £375 ub/cs
1994 1 cs Warre £380 dp/cs
1997 1 cs Dow £280 ub/cs
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George Rhys wrote:5 bottles Taylor 1927 £795:00 bt DP
2 cases Taylor 1955 £2995:00 case IB
8 bottles Graham 1955 £330:00 bt DP
1 case Cockburn 1955 £2550:00 case DP
1 case Warre 1955 £2850:00 case DP
2 cases Taylor 1960 £1295:00 case DP
2 cases Croft 1963 £1050:00 case DP
2 cases Sandeman 1963 £1250:00 case DP
1 case Warre 1963 £1150:00 case DP
1 case Graham 1977 £780:00 case IB
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I wish I lived in the UK. :crying:
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