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jdaw1 wrote:Perhaps reply with a link to this thread, asking if he is certain.

Dear Jeff.

Adrian may offer this mixed case to some markets around the world. In the US this will not be possible.

Very best wishes

Robert


-----Original Message-----
From: Jeffrey Ghi
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 11:52 AM
To: Bower, Robert
Subject: Re: Kobrand Website Feedback

I thank you for your quick response Mr. Bower.

The information about the Mixed case offering was mentioned by Mr.
Bridge at a London event a few days ago attended by one of our fellow London forum members, so it piqued the curiosity of this port lover.

A few of us port lovers would be very interested if it would be possible

to enlighten the idea of offering a mix pack with 2 bottles each of Taylor, Fonseca and Croft to the various retailers.

jdaw1 wrote:Perhaps reply with a link to this thread, asking if he is certain.

It sounds as though you have three choices:
(a) email Adrian Bridge and ask if it is at all possible to bring these mixed cases into the US
(b) buy your mixed cases in the UK, take advantage of the strong exchange rate, store then in the UK under bond and save your taxes and duty
(c) accept that you will not be able to buy these bottles in the US and move on

Keep us posted on how you get on.

AHB wrote:(a) email Adrian Bridge and ask if it is at all possible to bring these mixed cases into the US

Perhaps before pursuing this, see how many Americans here and on other forums like would be interested in buying the mixed case? I’m sure you’d soon get together enough expressions of interest to be able to present a reasonable case for them shipping it.

While I personally would be interested, Robert Bower is part of the Yeatman family and Kobrand is the importer of TFP wines in the US. I'd say his statements are fairly conclusive if they won't be offering mixed cases in the states.

g-man wrote:While I personally would be interested, Robert Bower is part of the Yeatman family and Kobrand is the importer of TFP wines in the US. I'd say his statements are fairly conclusive if they won't be offering mixed cases in the states.

If the Suffrajettes hadn't chained themselves to the railings women wouldn't have the vote. Don't give up yet! If the American side of the family won't give in take your case to the Supreme Court in VNG

HHAHAHA Nice =) ... Perhaps I shall run a Julian style campaign once my tests are done =)

Some amazing deals were spotted and acted upon. I'll leave it to g-man if he wants to disclose the source.
Meanwhile, you REALLY need to go check out this upcoming tasting (for more pics), but this should get you started:

Dont froget the Fonseca 60, dow 60, 63 and the sandeman 70!

g-man wrote:Dont froget the Fonseca 60, dow 60, 63 and the sandeman 70!

Those were YOUR latest buys The dows (also a dow 85) are in the dow tasting lineup.

1xVargellas 1998 from Tesco for £15. Used a £10 of voucher. It was between this and the 1998 Dows, I think I made the right decision.

I've just come across a bottle of Noval's LB, which I bought for a haggled £10. Why would I do this when I can get a bottle of the same wine from a supermarket for the same price?

Because this one, I estimate, was bottled about 1975 so I have a reserve ruby port with the benefit of about 35 years of bottle age. An interesting experiment one night when trying to figure out what to open.

Something to be added to my sacrificial wine choices.

AHB wrote:I've just come across a bottle of Noval's LB, which I bought for a haggled £10. Why would I do this when I can get a bottle of the same wine from a supermarket for the same price?

Because this one, I estimate, was bottled about 1975 so I have a reserve ruby port with the benefit of about 35 years of bottle age. An interesting experiment one night when trying to figure out what to open.

Something to be added to my sacrificial wine choices.

A cellar defender perhaps?!

I've just come across a bottle of Noval's LB, which I bought for a haggled £10. Why would I do this when I can get a bottle of the same wine from a supermarket for the same price?

Because this one, I estimate, was bottled about 1975 so I have a reserve ruby port with the benefit of about 35 years of bottle age. An interesting experiment one night when trying to figure out what to open.

Earlier this year I opened a very similar bottle, and was pleasantly surprised!

I still have the bottle - does yours have green glass, driven cork, and stencilled text?

Tom

I just acquired a bottle of Fonseca Terra Bella, their new organic certified Ruby Reserve. I'll be opening it this weekend to see what it's like!

I've had one other organic Port that I know of - the Rol Roi Reserva. My memory is that it was fruitier and more vibrant than a normal Reserve, and I hope the Fonseca gives a similar result.

their new organic certified Ruby Reserve

< groan >

Heaven protect us from futile fads..

Tom

Latest Buys:

12 x 1985 Smith Woodhouse (Richard Kihl)
24 x 1994 Taylor (Justerini & Brooks)
12 x Niepoort Vintage Port (Bonham's)

on Roy's "Fortification" Tour:

1 x S. Leonardo 30 Year Old Tawny
1 x 2003 Quinta do Javali LBV
1 x 1952 Dalva Golden White Colheita
1 x Quinta do Portal Vintage Port
1 x Quinta do Portal Vintage Port +

after I returned:

12 x 2000 Graham's Vintage Port (Justerini & Brooks)

and then today:

1 x 2000 Fonseca Vintage Port

I'll probably go back and buy all the 2000 Fonseca's that I didn't buy tomorrow.
-Dave-

uncle tom wrote:

I've just come across a bottle of Noval's LB, which I bought for a haggled £10. Why would I do this when I can get a bottle of the same wine from a supermarket for the same price?

Because this one, I estimate, was bottled about 1975 so I have a reserve ruby port with the benefit of about 35 years of bottle age. An interesting experiment one night when trying to figure out what to open.

Earlier this year I opened a very similar bottle, and was pleasantly surprised!

I still have the bottle - does yours have green glass, driven cork, and stencilled text?

Tom

Exactly as you describe. There's also a little strapline on the stencilled text which says "Imported by Rutherford Osborne & Perkins Ltd, London SW1V 4TG"

Alex

"Imported by Rutherford Osborne & Perkins Ltd, London SW1V 4TG"

- Ditto, on a back label, except mine says Rutherford Osborne & Perkin Ltd, Brentford, Middlesex - I suspect it predates postcodes, which came into use on letterheads and labels around 1972.

Mine also has the appearance of being hand blown, with an old style IVDP seal.

- I'll try to rermember to bring the empty bottle to your June bash so we can compare them.

Tom

Glenn E. wrote:I just acquired a bottle of Fonseca Terra Bella, their new organic certified Ruby Reserve. I'll be opening it this weekend to see what it's like!

I've had one other organic Port that I know of - the Rol Roi Reserva. My memory is that it was fruitier and more vibrant than a normal Reserve, and I hope the Fonseca gives a similar result.

Is this the same wine as the Fonseca Terra Prima which Derek and I have drunk?

As far as I am aware Infantado is now fully organic and a few other Quintas are experimenting with it. Although I share Tom’s sentiments about fads, I can’t help thinking that the fewer artificial chemicals involved in Port the better, especially for long-term ageing prospects.

JacobH wrote:Is this the same wine as the Fonseca Terra Prima which Derek and I have drunk?

Yes, I believe so. It is known as Terra Bella in the US and Terra Prima elsewhere. (Or something like that.)

Latest buy: Quinta Val de Figueira 2000.

Actually the best vintage from the year 2000 that I´ve tasted !!!

several bottles of Nieeport 03, Croft 03 and Vesuvio 99

The Croft '03 is a great wine, but was closed down last time I tried it in January.

I tryed the Croft 03 2 weeks ago, and i was a little disapointet - maybe because i was closed ???
How long time open before drinking ??????