Wanted Thread

[clawhit]

what's hth?

Hope that helps

[Alex M]

I'm also interested in Quinta do Noval 1995 VP. Does anybody have any information on the wine or where it can be located in the UK?

[JacobH]

I'm also interested in Quinta do Noval 1995 VP. Does anybody have any information on the wine or where it can be located in the UK?

I didn’t know that existed! The list is now updated!

[SushiNorth]

Hmm, a little late... I thought I'd posted to this but clearly havent... then i realized we had a different Wishlist

Taylor Fladgate 1992
Noval 1997
Niepoort 1997
Dow 1980 -- Acquired.

[DRT]

I'm also interested in Quinta do Noval 1995 VP. Does anybody have any information on the wine or where it can be located in the UK?

I didn’t know that existed! The list is now updated!

I was given a bottle of QN95 by a friend for my 40th birthday in 2005. I opened it on the morning that I left home to go to the Douro for the 2010 harvest and tasted it with some others here on the tram from OPO to Oporto. Unfortunately, it was corked

[PhilW]

Currently looking to buy some Offley 70 - would happily share a case with someone.

[DRT]

JacobH in the UK would like to buy:

• An original edition of Gerald Cobb’s ‟Oporto Older and Newer”.

I can now let you borrow mine

[JacobH]

JacobH in the UK would like to buy:

• An original edition of Gerald Cobb’s ‟Oporto Older and Newer”.

I can now let you borrow mine

[Glenn E.]

Glenn.E in the USA would like to buy:

• Any 1964 vintage Port.
• Niepoort 1964 Garrafeira.
• Any 1964 colheitas under $100.
• Original Wooden Case of Quinta do Vesuvio 2000 for $360 or less.

Found 4 x 2000 Quinta do Vesuvio with OWC for $45/bottle today. Bought the other 2 bottles for $50/each from a different vendor so I now have my 6-pack!

[smisse]

I finally have my Quinta do Infantado 1981

Now I need a 2nd one to drink

Number 2,3 and 4 acquired today! Now I can finally open number 1

[uncle tom]

Number 2,3 and 4 acquired today! Now I can finally open number 1

Well done! - I'd like to acquire a couple as I have no '81 VP - do you have a source?

[Zelandakh]

Currently looking to buy some Offley 70 - would happily share a case with someone.

Hi Phil,
If the price is right, I volunteer for that...not seen any in a while - used to buy any I could find. Last saw 10 halves in California at about $20 a piece and my brother bought the lot. Apparently they were lovely.

[PhilW]

Currently looking to buy some Offley 70 - would happily share a case with someone.

Hi Phil,
If the price is right, I volunteer for that...not seen any in a while - used to buy any I could find. Last saw 10 halves in California at about $20 a piece and my brother bought the lot. Apparently they were lovely.

Sure; it's still in my wish list, along with more other things than I can afford I've not seen any at auction aside from one case of 'probably O70' which I bid at with Axel last year, but which went for too much money. Am still watching out for it.

[smisse]

Number 2,3 and 4 acquired today! Now I can finally open number 1

Well done! - I'd like to acquire a couple as I have no '81 VP - do you have a source?[/Quote]

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[Alex M]

Having been away from the board for a few months, thought it best to update on my situation. From my list I have acquired at Taylors QdV 68 and 82. I am still on the hunt for the rest as well at the Qunita do Noval 1995. I hope many of you have had happy hunting for the ports you were looking for.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I've just acquired 2 bottles of Pinto dos Santos 1963 vintage port - I can take them off my list!

[PhilW]

My current updated wish list:
- F70, G77, W70, Kopke Colheita 82/74 halves
I'm mostly looking for the first three in small (or shared) quantity at auctions.
if anyone sees pre-1990 Kopke colheita available in halves anywhere in UK please let me know; similarly if you get some in a mixed auction lot and don't want it, please drop me a note!

[g-man]

hunting for barca vehla!

[Alex Bridgeman]

hunting for barca vehla!

Good luck with that! These day, to get new release Barca Velha you have to be a member of the Barca Velha Club. When a vintage is released, Club members are offered the chance to buy a very small allocation (I think it was 3 bottles for the 2004 vintage released this year). There is a long (was it 15 years?) waiting list to become a club member.

But then you don't say that you're in a rush to buy some - perhaps 15 years time would be OK...

[Alex M]

On the hunt for a bottle of 1970 Taylor's Quinta de Vargellas for some time. IIf anybody has any hints as to the whereabouts of a bottle it would be much appreciated.

[PhilW]

My current updated wish list for purchasing: F70, Kopke Colheita 82/74 halves
I'm mostly looking for the F70 at auction with good provenance (happy to share).
if anyone sees pre-1990 Kopke colheita available in halves anywhere in UK please let me know; similarly if you get some in a mixed auction lot and don't want it, please drop me a note!

[djewesbury]

My current updated wish list for purchasing: F70, Kopke Colheita 82/74 halves
I'm mostly looking for the F70 at auction with good provenance (happy to share).
if anyone sees pre-1990 Kopke colheita available in halves anywhere in UK please let me know; similarly if you get some in a mixed auction lot and don't want it, please drop me a note!

Happy to be in on that F70 auction share!
And interested generally in 82 colheitas. Have you had the Krohn?

[idj123]

I'm also looking for F70 but provenance is always a little difficult to establish (and I'm also little credulous!). As for Kopke, I bought a single h/b of 20yr White in Porto last year which I drank over Christmas and I must say I was quite impressed and now wish I'd also bought similar of the 30yr and 40yr that were also on sale. And yes, the Krohn 82 is good but the 78 is better imo and I'm looking to visting my family in a fortnight when I can avail myself of more from a particular retailer!

Ian

[gerwin.degraaf]

I've finally compiled my wishlist as well (to sort of 'complete' my VP collection):

- Warre 2007 (3)
- Dow 2007 (3)
- Any 2003's (12 in total) with, if possible, better than average Price-Quality ratio's
- Fonseca 1997 (3 2 )
- Taylor 1997 (3)
- Martinez 1994 (3)
- Gould Campbell 1994 (3)
- Smith Woodhouse 1977 (3)
- Graham 1977 (3)
- Any 1970's (15 11 in total) with, if possible, solid Price-Quality ratio's and solid reputation (good provenance as a big plus as well)
- Any 1966 (3), with good provenance Got 'em!
- Any 1963 (3), with good provenance Got 'em!


Still looks like quite a big list now I've put it all together

[smisse]

Gerwin, my local Gall & Gall has Dow 2007 for €60. On their "crazy wine days" you even get 50% reduction on the 2nd bottle.
I would not be suprised if they have been standing there for over 3 years but guess that with such a young port and our cool climate this should not be be major issue.

Maybe worthwhile to visit some Gall & Gall's in your area.

Dries



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[gerwin.degraaf]

Gerwin, my local Gall & Gall has Dow 2007 for €60. On their "crazy wine days" you even get 50% reduction on the 2nd bottle.
I would not be suprised if they have been standing there for over 3 years but guess that with such a young port and our cool climate this should not be be major issue.

Maybe worthwhile to visit some Gall & Gall's in your area.

Dries



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Hi Dries,

Thanks for the tip! Will keep an eye out (especially with their 'wild wine / crazy wine' days offers as you say)!

I've been lucky enouhg to be able to aquire some of my (older) wishlist VP's, zo I guess I can shorten my list somewhat now

[Glenn E.]

Thanks to a tip from DRT, I have now acquired a 1964 Niepoort Garrafeira.

[akzy]

Being a 93' vintage, I would love any 1993 Port (any kind - for a reasonable price). Thank you for those who find a good price.

[rich_n]

Resurrecting this thread, there was mention of 1985 Fonseca for ~£400 a case on tonight's virtual tasting, and I would be interested in acquiring this port at around this price point (and any other 80's ports in this bracket!).

[Glenn E.]

Farr Vintners currently has it available in London, but it's a little over that price range (9 liter case of 12 bottles).

https://www.farrvintners.com/wine.php?wine=23549

[winesecretary]

It was 400 for a case of six! In which case the Farr Vintners price is market rate. You can occasionally snag the minor 83s and 85s for 400/dozen all in at auction though.

[rich_n]

It was 400 for a case of six! In which case the Farr Vintners price is market rate. You can occasionally snag the minor 83s and 85s for 400/dozen all in at auction though.

Ah, I misheard what you said - I did think that sounded like a bargain. £400 for 6 is more in the ballpark of what I've seen online, so that's helpful to know those prices are in the range of what I can expect. I have put in an order with Seckfords for a dozen of 2000 Warre and 1997 Dow which come to an average of £40 a bottle inc VAT/duty/delivery. I'm still on the look out for the 80s though!

[nac]

It was 400 for a case of six! In which case the Farr Vintners price is market rate. You can occasionally snag the minor 83s and 85s for 400/dozen all in at auction though.

I agree. £400 retail for 6bts of F85 is pretty much the going rate.

BI had some ex+Oporto stock last year at £320/6bt IB, which is about the same all in.