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Corney & Barrow have just listed an in bond 12 bottle OWC of Noval 1997 (NOT the Nacional) for £2,750.

I would suggest that it's optimistically priced.

The similar status case of Taylor 1992 for £1,500 looks like a bargain in comparison.

nac wrote: ↑12:03 Mon 05 Jun 2023 Corney & Barrow have just listed an in bond 12 bottle OWC of Noval 1997 (NOT the Nacional) for £2,750.

I would suggest that it's optimistically priced.

The similar status case of Taylor 1992 for £1,500 looks like a bargain in comparison.

Think I paid £34 pb dp a few years ago...

Noval 2021 6 x 750ml IB on BBR for £390.

The Taylor 1992 is market (150/bt duty paid) but if I didn’t already have a fair bit I might be tempted.

The price of the Noval is about 10 x out.

winesecretary wrote: ↑16:26 Mon 05 Jun 2023 The Taylor 1992 is market (150/bt duty paid) but if I didn’t already have a fair bit I might be tempted.

The price of the Noval is about 10 x out.

You can never have too much of the '92 Taylor. I think it's better than the '94 Taylor.

Mike, I agree. It’s a genuinely remarkable wine.

I notice from FTLOP that in a recent large scale blind tasting the Vesuvio came top of the 1994s which mirrors our experiences this side of the pond.

winesecretary wrote: ↑07:41 Tue 06 Jun 2023 Mike, I agree. It’s a genuinely remarkable wine.

I notice from FTLOP that in a recent large scale blind tasting the Vesuvio came top of the 1994s which mirrors our experiences this side of the pond.

I had a '94 Vesuvio about 2 years ago at a tasting and it was closed down. The bottle was in perfect shape, but it wasn't giving anything up. I'll be trying another bottle later this year to see how it's faring as I'll be doing a '94 Horizontal in '24 for a bunch of college buddies. This year at our gathering in September, I'll be doing 40 year-old tawnies one night and then a '63 horizontal the next night. It should be fun.

winesecretary wrote: ↑07:41 Tue 06 Jun 2023 I notice from FTLOP that in a recent large scale blind tasting the Vesuvio came top of the 1994s which mirrors our experiences this side of the pond.

To be fair, if that's the tasting that I was at, the Fonseca and Graham were both off in some undefinable way. I had them at 90 and 88 points respectively, and you all know how much I usually love Graham. I would have expected those 2 bottles to have been closer to 97 and 95 points.

But yes, the Vesuvio at that tasting was spectacular!

Mike J. W. wrote: ↑16:56 Tue 06 Jun 2023as I'll be doing a '94 Horizontal in '94 for a bunch of college buddies.

Consistent with my belief that Port Preserves but Sherry Shrivels.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:55 Wed 07 Jun 2023

Mike J. W. wrote: ↑16:56 Tue 06 Jun 2023as I'll be doing a '94 Horizontal in '94 for a bunch of college buddies.

Consistent with my belief that Port Preserves but Sherry Shrivels.

So much for reviewing my posts before I submit them. I don't think I'll be around when the next '94 rolls around.

I've been offered the opportunity to have 450cl bottles of Graham tawny 10YO / 20YO / 30YO engraved with a personalised message. The engraving on the bottle can be up to 60mm x 60mm. The engraving on the box can be any size that fits on the box.

The engraving service is only available on duty paid bottles and costs £60 per bottle (plus the cost of the bottle of Port, of course!)

If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll email details.

Alex Bridgeman wrote:I've been offered the opportunity to have 450cl bottles of Graham tawny 10YO / 20YO / 30YO engraved with a personalised message. The engraving on the bottle can be up to 60mm x 60mm. The engraving on the box can be any size that fits on the box.

The engraving service is only available on duty paid bottles and costs £60 per bottle (plus the cost of the bottle of Port, of course!)

If anyone is interested, let me know and I'll email details.

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Having opened a 20 yr of this large size at a house warming party I had, it’s a fun event with a moderate/large gathering. The empty bottle was kept and is on display in my house. Having an personal engraving would be even cooler.

Palmers of Bridport (Dorset) has some Martinez 1955 in bottles with no labels that were bottled by them on site from barrel I guess in 1957/8 for £250 a bottle.

Waitrose currently have 25% off 6+ bottles - includes fortified.

Some highlights...
Graham's LBV - £12.97
Graham's 10YO - £16.87
Taylor's 10YO - £18.37

My Sainsbury’s has clearance Taylor’s 20YO Tawny at £25 at the moment. They only introduced it in my branch at Christmas, so obviously has not sold well.

Hi All,

I hate to mention Christmas, but for those interested, Vintage Wine & Port have just released the 2023 Quevedo Advent calendars, including the refill pack for those who have previously purchased one of the Prestige wooden calendars:

• Quevedo Port Wine Advent Calendar

• Quevedo Prestige Advent Calendar

• Quevedo refill pack for Prestige Advent Calendar

You heard it here first!

No good to me but it looks as if Waitrose may be delisting their Quinta De La Rosa VP. Not a bad price if you can wait another 15 or 20 years

Just received an offer of Graham's Tawnies in 450cl (ie a 6-bottle bottle) from Bordeaux Index.

Graham’s 10 Year Old Tawny - £160 per 450cl Jeroboam IB - 35 available ( £ 223 per jero inc duty & vat)

Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny - £215 per 450cl Jeroboam IB - 20 available ( £ 289 per jero inc duty & vat)

Graham’s 30 Year Old Tawny - £375 per 450cl Jeroboam IB – 15 available ( £481 per jero inc duty & vat)

Graham’s 40 Year Old Tawny - £555 per 450cl Jeroboam IB - 5 available ( £697 per jero inc duty & vat)

If anyone wants the full email let me know.

Garrafeira Nacional is having its customary 20% off all fortified wines.

MigSU wrote: ↑15:26 Sun 12 Nov 2023 Garrafeira Nacional is having its customary 20% off all fortified wines.

Is that seriously off all fortified wines? Even things like Niepoort Garrafeira, where they are already the cheapest source in Europe?

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑12:02 Tue 14 Nov 2023

MigSU wrote: ↑15:26 Sun 12 Nov 2023 Garrafeira Nacional is having its customary 20% off all fortified wines.

Is that seriously off all fortified wines? Even things like Niepoort Garrafeira, where they are already the cheapest source in Europe?

That's a definite "yes".

https://www.garrafeiranacional.com/cata ... osos=11456

Justin K wrote: ↑19:47 Fri 22 Sep 2023 No good to me but it looks as if Waitrose may be delisting their Quinta De La Rosa VP. Not a bad price if you can wait another 15 or 20 years

oddly I went into Waitrose in Lewis just next to Brighton and they had this there but it was £42 a bottle ....

From The Times today...

2013 Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim Port, Portugal
20 per cent, Asda, £22, down from £32, until Jan 3

nac wrote:From The Times today...

2013 Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim Port, Portugal
20 per cent, Asda, £22, down from £32, until Jan 3

Frustratingly often not in stock in my local Asda.

Still the 2010 at my local Asda (for £22).

idj123 wrote: ↑19:53 Sat 25 Nov 2023 Still the 2010 at my local Asda (for £22).

Stop it! I’m tying not to buy more Port!!

Some bargains in the Hedonism sale - Vesuvio Capela 2016 at £75 and Graham Stone Terraces 2015 at £100. Couldn’t resist one of each of those. Plus a whole bunch of young Tappit Hens which are not compatible with my other obligations at the moment.

winesecretary wrote: ↑08:28 Mon 27 Nov 2023 Some bargains in the Hedonism sale - Vesuvio Capela 2016 at £75 and Graham Stone Terraces 2015 at £100. Couldn’t resist one of each of those. Plus a whole bunch of young Tappit Hens which are not compatible with my other obligations at the moment.

Assuming you also resisted the temptation of the Dow/Warre/Vesuvio 600cl bottles? Well done. Over to Harry…

winesecretary wrote: ↑08:28 Mon 27 Nov 2023 Some bargains in the Hedonism sale - Vesuvio Capela 2016 at £75 and Graham Stone Terraces 2015 at £100. Couldn’t resist one of each of those. Plus a whole bunch of young Tappit Hens which are not compatible with my other obligations at the moment.

Nacional 1996 for £465, and 1999 for £495 also feel like bargains (especially given Hedonism’s usual pricing) - but also not tempted.

winesecretary wrote: ↑08:28 Mon 27 Nov 2023 Some bargains in the Hedonism sale - Vesuvio Capela 2016 at £75 and Graham Stone Terraces 2015 at £100. Couldn’t resist one of each of those. Plus a whole bunch of young Tappit Hens which are not compatible with my other obligations at the moment.

How do you deal with shipment here ? Do they just ship it and you hope with regard to customs ??

@ mcoulson - Suspect you are confusing them with Garrafeira Nacional in Lisbon. Gosh I did love buying from them pre-brexit.

winesecretary wrote: ↑20:19 Mon 27 Nov 2023 @ mcoulson - Suspect you are confusing them with Garrafeira Nacional in Lisbon. Gosh I did love buying from them pre-brexit.

Your completely correct but I have now resolved this issue .... mind you there stock has gone down as a result !

I thought the tappit hens were good value at the discounted price as the premium over bottle release price had vanished.

winesecretary wrote: ↑22:24 Tue 28 Nov 2023 I thought the tappit hens were good value at the discounted price as the premium over bottle release price had vanished.

Very much so but they just encourage me to drink more !

With a Tesco Club Card, the Taylor 2018 LBV is only £10.

At Sainsbury's the Graham 2018 LBV is also £10 currently

Aldi currently listing Fletcher's 2017 LBV for £8.99 a bottle. If they actually have any to sell, this might be a bargain.

https://groceries.aldi.co.uk/en-GB/p-fl ... 8600568119

Nickolls & Perks is having a sale on some items. Fonseca 2000/2003/2011/2017 for £54, for example. Worth a check, in my opinion.

Waitrose is having their “buy 6 bottles and get 25% off” sale.

So I’ve just bought my summer supply of Kopke 10YO White and Kopke 2010 White Colheita.

Alex Bridgeman wrote: ↑21:09 Sat 30 Mar 2024 Waitrose is having their “buy 6 bottles and get 25% off” sale.

So I’ve just bought my summer supply of Kopke 10YO White and Kopke 2010 White Colheita.

I got Pocas 2016 for less than £25 a bottle and Niepoort 2019 LBV for £15 (also an Amex offer with waitrose which can be combined)

Taylor Fladgate 2022 offer from Corney & Barrow:

TAYLOR’S, QUINTA DE VARGELLAS 2022
£163/ Case of 12 Halves, in bond UK
£155/ Case of 6 Bottles, in bond UK
£164/ Case of 3 Magnums, in bond UK

TAYLOR’S, SENTINELS 2022
£148/ Case of 12 Halves, in bond UK
£140/ Case of 6 Bottles, in bond UK
£149/ Case of 3 Magnums, in bond UK

"The newest addition to the Taylor’s range, Sentinels is sourced from the firm’s four Pinhão estates: Terra Feita, Junco, Casa Nova, and Eira Velha. It is named for the granite pillars that stand guard along the edge of the areas that are defined as producing the highest quality Port."

FONSECA, GUIMARAENS 2022
£143/ Case of 12 Halves, in bond UK
£135/ Case of 6 Bottles, in bond UK
£144/ Case of 3 Magnums, in bond UK

Sainsbury's have added a new line:
Rozes LBV 2019 unfiltered @ £20 a bottle (could have sworn it was £18 last night!). Anybody try this? Must be the only unfiltered one for sale by the large supermarket chains?

Justin K wrote: ↑20:00 Tue 13 Aug 2024Sainsbury's have added a new line:
Rozes LBV 2019 unfiltered @ £20 a bottle (could have sworn it was £18 last night!). Anybody try this? Must be the only unfiltered one for sale by the large supermarket chains?

Amongst the very best of LBVs are those of Rozès. And, amazingly, usually for sale only at the French supermarket Intermarché. So this is good news.

Costco have one litre Taylor's lbv at the moment for £17 or so ... It's also rather nice ....

I’m pleased that Rozès have managed to get their wines into Sainsbury’s. I tasted a few of them at the BFT earlier this year and thought they deserved to be better known in the UK - they are great quality wines. I have a selection of bottles to taste and write up, which I plan to do in early September.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑21:32 Tue 13 Aug 2024

Justin K wrote: ↑20:00 Tue 13 Aug 2024Sainsbury's have added a new line:
Rozes LBV 2019 unfiltered @ £20 a bottle (could have sworn it was £18 last night!). Anybody try this? Must be the only unfiltered one for sale by the large supermarket chains?

Amongst the very best of LBVs are those of Rozès. And, amazingly, usually for sale only at the French supermarket Intermarché. So this is good news.

I bought one bottle, will definitely buy more! Very nice Port with definite aging potential. Having a weekday glass (Trish out tonight) with my pizza!

Thanks Julian for the recommendation

Salisbury's have run out of Rozès LBV but Ocardo have it on delivery £18 a bottle if you buy 6 and why would you not .....

Not quite Port but absolutely essential if you are experimenting with decanting full bottles into halves

And if I could remember what Alex told me about compressing photos you would have seen an antique hand French corking machine! Use your imaginations

Justin K wrote: ↑18:16 Fri 23 Aug 2024 And if I could remember what Alex told me about compressing photos you would have seen an antique hand French corking machine! Use your imaginations

I generally use MS Paint, which comes with Windows, to resize and compress photos for uploading.