Port for sale by retailer

[SushiNorth]

Those are some good deals!

I don't know what the Eira Velha is like, but I tasted the regular Martinez in Jan. 2006 and, judging from my TN, didn't really like it:

Smells like sour sweets and cooked vegetables. Odd. Also some spices (sage, cloves). This is incredibly thin on the palate, and extremely acidic, combined with artificial sweetness. Not recommended. 78/79

Picked up two bottles of their 97 a little while ago ($26/ea) so hopefully not too bad in 5 years.

[jdaw1]

Attached you will find a list of lots that did not sell in yesterday's auction. They are currently available for purchase at the Reserve price listed on the document, plus our normal 18% Buyer's Premium.

These lots will be sold on a first come first sold basis, so if you are interested, please contact me as soon as possible.

Never seen that message before and the enclosure was sixteen close-packed pages. Maybe the financial crisis is reaching the Å“nological world.

[TBird]

crush wine - 1970 taylor fladgate $161.88, $922.68 per 6 pack(that makes it $153.78 per)...

[g-man]

crush wine - 1970 taylor fladgate $161.88, $922.68 per 6 pack(that makes it $153.78 per)...

that's a great price if the provenance is good.

[TBird]

hummmmm, the fine print....

"(note: you may be able to find a loose bottle here or there with a bad fill and/or questionable storage. The provenance of our parcel is unmatched at this price)"

[jdaw1]

And I came to this thread to post the same Crush Wine and Spirits offer. Anybody want to split a six-pack?

1970 Taylor Fladgate
Special Email Price: $161.88
Lowest Price in the Nation!
Compare @ $220-$300+

Special Email 6-Pack Price: $922.68 ($153.78 / bottle)
Port arrives in early 2009

Note: Port arrives in early 2009.

[g-man]

And I came to this thread to post the same Crush Wine and Spirits offer. Anybody want to split a six-pack?

1970 Taylor Fladgate
Special Email Price: $161.88
Lowest Price in the Nation!
Compare @ $220-$300+

Special Email 6-Pack Price: $922.68 ($153.78 / bottle)
Port arrives in early 2009

Note: Port arrives in early 2009.

how early 09 is early?

ie, will jdaw1 still be around to share the bottle?

[SushiNorth]

Anybody want to split a six-pack?

I'd be up for up to 2 from it

[jdaw1]

Just phoned. Crush have a ‟large parcel” of it, but can’t commit on delivery better than ‟first three months of 2009”. However, they would accept an order ‟conditioned on arrival before the middle of February”.

Two each three ways: who else?

[g-man]

Just phoned. Crush have a ‟large parcel” of it, but can’t commit on delivery better than ‟first three months of 2009”. However, they would accept an order ‟conditioned on arrival before the middle of February”.

Two each three ways: who else?

i'm in, can we make sure our parcel happens to have the best bottles? =)

[SushiNorth]

Just phoned. Crush have a ‟large parcel” of it, but can’t commit on delivery better than ‟first three months of 2009”. However, they would accept an order ‟conditioned on arrival before the middle of February”.

Two each three ways: who else?

I'd like to make one other suggestion:
If all bottles are claimed, but one (or more) are clearly substandard (terribly leaky or the like) and not refundable, we split the cost for that one amongst those purchasing and promptly decant.

[SushiNorth]

Just phoned. Crush have a ‟large parcel” of it, but can’t commit on delivery better than ‟first three months of 2009”. However, they would accept an order ‟conditioned on arrival before the middle of February”.

I think it would be tragic if it weren't here before jdaw left, but I'd be up for 2 even beyond feb. perhaps someone wants to volunteer to buy jdaw's if they arrive too late, or we go 2-2-1-1, but 0-2-2-2 if too late?

[g-man]

Just phoned. Crush have a ‟large parcel” of it, but can’t commit on delivery better than ‟first three months of 2009”. However, they would accept an order ‟conditioned on arrival before the middle of February”.

Two each three ways: who else?

I'd like to make one other suggestion:
If all bottles are claimed, but one (or more) are clearly substandard (terribly leaky or the like) and not refundable, we split the cost for that one amongst those purchasing and promptly decant.

or just contribute it to the 70, 91, 03 Fonseca/Taylor tasting.

[SushiNorth]

or just contribute it to the 70, 91, 03 Fonseca/Taylor tasting.

Which, might I add, I have just acquired the aforementioned Fonseca03/Taylor91 specifically meant to be drunk with a certain Fonseca 1970 (the previous two being predesignated for long-term storage)

[TBird]

i'll claim the other two if not claimed... this'll teach me to take a nap!

[Glenn E.]

I'd be happy to participate in a joint purchase as well. One or two bottles would be great!

[TBird]

i panicked and bought 6. it's a today only sale. yes, i got laid off today. i should have my head examined.

or maybe this is a great example of my arrogance/confidence? the line is blurred.

[g-man]

i panicked and bought 6. it's a today only sale. yes, i got laid off today. i should have my head examined.

or maybe this is a great example of my arrogance/confidence? the line is blurred.

there's a troubling trend amongst certain NY port tasters. Some might think fortunate =)

[SushiNorth]

i panicked and bought 6. it's a today only sale. yes, i got laid off today. i should have my head examined.

or maybe this is a great example of my arrogance/confidence? the line is blurred.

there's a troubling trend amongst certain NY port tasters. Some might think fortunate =)

Extra free time and the purchase of fancy wine?

[jdaw1]

Taylor 1970 isn’t ‟fancy”, it’s a necessity. How employed people cope without it is a mystery to me.

[g-man]

sooo team, how many taylor 70 did we pick up? =)

[TBird]

i've yet to receive confirmation but i asked for 6.

ps - do *NOT* mention this in front of my wife tonight.

sooo team, how many taylor 70 did we pick up? =)

[benread]

ps - do *NOT* mention this in front of my wife tonight.

The red port devil has its claws into you then!

[SushiNorth]

Mackenzie's 1958, on WineCommune (now at $56).
I'm not planning to bid

[jdaw1]

Calem Vintage Port 1983 ~ 9 @ $50
Calem Vintage Port 1997 ~ 9 @ $37 WS93
Cockburn Vintage Port 1997 ~ 4 @ $42
Fonseca Vintage Port 1963 ~ 2 @ $319 WS98
Fonseca Vintage Port 1977 ~ 4 @ $169 WS100
Fonseca Vintage Port 1997 ~ 1 @ $59 RP93, ST93
Martinez Vintage Port Quinta da Eira Velha 1997 ~ 1 @ $55
Warre Vintage Port 1994 ~ 4 @ $59 RP94, WS95
Warre Vintage Port Quinta da Cavadinha 1995 375mL ~ 2 @ $25 WS92

[g-man]

the fonseca 77 is out already..
damn

[SushiNorth]

Fonseca Vintage Port 1977 ~ 4 @ $169 WS100

Gone already? That was fast...

[g-man]

Fonseca Vintage Port 1977 ~ 4 @ $169 WS100

Gone already? That was fast...

had to call them up...
2 left ... =)

But it's a consignment, they don't know the true conditions and won't know until the shipment comes in ~ 2-3 weeks.

[SushiNorth]

Re: Fonseca 1977

had to call them up... 2 left ... =)

And then there were none. They didn't mention about the consignment, but I'll take my chances and if its a disaster, so be it. Picked up two Fonseca 85s, too.

[g-man]

They had fonseca 85s?!?!

[SushiNorth]

Might I add that I find it exceptionally amusing this forum cleaned them out of their best offerings in only a few hours. Pay attention to THAT, retailers.

[Glenn E.]

Hart Davis Hart has F77 in the US for $150 (2 bottles, one SOS)... it can be found as low as ~$110 in England.

How does one get on Benchmark Wine's Port mailing list? I have purchased from them twice, both times Port only, and somehow all they ever send me are their Bordeaux and other red wine listings.

[g-man]

Hart Davis Hart has F77 in the US for $150 (2 bottles, one SOS)... it can be found as low as ~$110 in England.

How does one get on Benchmark Wine's Port mailing list? I have purchased from them twice, both times Port only, and somehow all they ever send me are their Bordeaux and other red wine listings.

wow ... btw, hart davis doesn't have it anymore.

[jdaw1]

How does one get on Benchmark Wine's Port mailing list? I have purchased from them twice, both times Port only, and somehow all they ever send me are their Bordeaux and other red wine listings.

Being tall and handsome”  with an English accent described as ‟buttery” has worked for me. What have you tried?

”  Though not up to Conky’s standards.

[g-man]

Hart davis does have the Fonseca 1994 for 120$ tho.

http://www.hdhwine.com/content.cfm?Cont ... mber=21245

[Glenn E.]

Hart Davis Hart has F77 in the US for $150 (2 bottles, one SOS)... it can be found as low as ~$110 in England.

How does one get on Benchmark Wine's Port mailing list? I have purchased from them twice, both times Port only, and somehow all they ever send me are their Bordeaux and other red wine listings.

wow ... btw, hart davis doesn't have it anymore.

That's okay. Benchmark Wine doesn't have F85 anymore either.

[g-man]

looks l ike it might be a fun fonseca tasting sometime in our future!

[jdaw1]

8 bottles 1994 Cockburn Vintage Port $59 per bottle, 91pts, WA

10 bottles 1963 Croft Vintage Port $149 per bottle, 91pts, WS

12 bottles 1977 Dow's Vintage Port (owc) $79 per bottle, 94pts, WS
2 half bottles 1985 Dow's Vintage Port $49 per bottle
12 bottles 1989 Dow's Vintage Port Quinta do Bomfin $59 per bottle, 90pts, WS

1 bottle 1934 Fonseca Vintage Port Director's Reserve $699 per bottle
3 bottles 1968 Fonseca Vintage Port Guimaraens $149 per bottle
6 bottles 1977 Fonseca Vintage Port $149 per bottle, 100pts, WS
8 half bottles 1992 Fonseca Vintage Port $69 per half bottle, 97pts, WA
3 magnums 1992 Fonseca Vintage Port $379 per magnum, 97pts, WA
5 bottles 1997 Fonseca Vintage Port $69 per bottle, 93pts, WA
6 bottles 2000 Fonseca Vintage Port $79 per bottle, 95pts, WA

2 bottles 1924 Graham's Vintage Port (1 high shoulder, sos) $579 per bottle
3 bottles 1962 Graham's Vintage Port Malvedos (sos, stained labels) $189 per bottle
4 bottles 1963 Graham's Vintage Port $249 per bottle, 96pts, WA / 97pts, WS
2 bottles 1966 Graham's Vintage Port $149 per bottle, 93pts, WS
1 bottle 1970 Graham's Vintage Port $149 per bottle, 94pts, WS
14 bottles 1977 Graham's Vintage Port $129 per bottle, 93pts, WA
15 bottles 1983 Graham's Vintage Port $69 per bottle, 93pts, WS
3 half bottles 1985 Graham's Vintage Port $59 per half bottle, 96pts, WS
12 bottles 1985 Graham's Vintage Port $79 per bottle, 96pts, WS
2 bottles 1994 Graham's Vintage Port $89 per bottle, 96pts, WA
6 bottles 1997 Graham's Vintage Port (owc) $59 per bottle, 93pts, WA

2 bottles 1950 Hooper's Vintage Port (sos) $199 per bottle
3 bottles 1952 Hooper's Vintage Port (sos) $199 per bottle

2 bottles 1927 Martinez Vintage Port (no labels, sos) $489 per bottle

12 bottles 1997 Niepoort Vintage Port (owc) $69 per bottle, 98pts, WS

24 bottles 1985 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port (owc) $79 per bottle
3 bottles 1985 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port Nacional $349 per bottle, 95pts, WS
2 bottles 1997 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port $189 per bottle, 97pts, WS

5 bottles 1990 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port $59 per bottle
9 bottles 1991 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port $59 per bottle, 91pts, WS
2 bottles 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port $69 per bottle, 96pts, WS

1 bottle 1927 Rebello Valente Vintage Port (sos) $359 per bottle

3 bottles 1931 Roncao Vintage Port (no labels) $299 per bottle

6 bottles 1994 Sandeman Vintage Port (owc) $59 per bottle

3 bottles 1935 Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port Special Reserve $499 per bottle

12 bottles 1963 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port $259 per bottle, 97pts, WS
12 bottles 1977 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port $149 per bottle, 96pts, WA / 98pts, WS
6 bottles 1983 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port $69 per bottle, 94pts, WA
1 half bottle 1992 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port $89 per half bottle, 100pts, WA
8 bottles 1994 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port $149 per bottle, 97pts, WA / 100pts, WS
7 bottles 1997 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port $69 per bottle, 94pts, WA
4 half bottles 2000 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port $49 per half bottle, 98pts, WA
1 bottle 2000 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port $99 per bottle, 98pts, WA

1 bottle 1920 Warre's Vintage Port (sos) $399 per bottle
2 bottles 1970 Warre's Vintage Port $69 per bottle
6 bottles 1977 Warre's Vintage Port $69 per bottle, 92pts, WA
2 half bottles 1985 Warre's Vintage Port $49 per half bottle, 91pts, WS
5 bottles 1994 Warre's Vintage Port $49 per bottle, 95pts, WS

John Kapon
President, Auction Director
Acker Merrall & Condit
212-787-1624

[g-man]

mmm more fonseca 1977?!?! /me grins

[jdaw1]

West coast retailer: call now (dare one say ‟while stocks last”?).

[Glenn E.]

mmm more fonseca 1977?!?! /me grins

You'll have to hurry, because 2 of those are already gone. As are 2 of the Taylor '77 and 6 of the Niepoort '97.

... and those last 2 Graham '66 are calling to me... must... resist...

[Glenn E.]

BTW, does anyone else find this very strange math?

8 half bottles 1992 Fonseca Vintage Port $69 per half bottle, 97pts, WA
3 magnums 1992 Fonseca Vintage Port $379 per magnum, 97pts, WA

[g-man]

mmm more fonseca 1977?!?! /me grins

You'll have to hurry, because 2 of those are already gone. As are 2 of the Taylor '77 and 6 of the Niepoort '97.

... and those last 2 Graham '66 are calling to me... must... resist...

i've already got 5 fonseca 77s hahah
1 fonseca 92 at 90$ =)
2 fonseca 85s

but those warres are really looking me hard in wallet. =( must resist.

[jdaw1]

One day I will get to the pearly gates. Saint Peter himself will be holding them open: ‟no problem sir, we’ve handled the bureaucracy for you, and you’ve plenty of time we’re not starting for a few hours”. Of course we all know what will be starting then, but to allow the key-holding fisherman the pleasure of anticipating the joy, I, wide-eyed and listening alertly, will still ask. ‟Why sir, of course it’s the ’31 horizontal. We delayed the tasting until you arrived last month we substituted a ’91/’92 comparison. You’d have liked it, but we knew you would want the ’31 to happen after your arrival.” I shall praise my hosts’ (geddit?) self-restraint and general kindness, lick my lips, shake my torso to remove the awful feeling of the defibrillation paddles the natives down here just don’t seem to care that one doesn’t want to arrive at a ’31 horizontal in the sky so shaken up and have a quick shower, before checking that Saint Augustine of Hippo (who might have delegated the job to Saint Brigid of Ireland or to Saint John of God) have done both of satisfactorily kerning the placemats, and including the extra I will take with me, the and this sentence is approaching a dénouement very rare Roncao 1931. ‟Bought it at Acker, Merrall & Condit,” I shall say, ‟during the credit crisis of ’08”.

So please don’t rush to buy those until Acker have sent me pictures and stuff, as I might need one of those bottles at a tasting with some very important folks.

[jdaw1]

2 bottles 1970 Warre's Vintage Port $69 per bottle

but those warres are really looking me hard in wallet. =( must resist.

Warre 1970 would fit very nicely into this planned tasting.

[g-man]

2 bottles 1970 Warre's Vintage Port $69 per bottle

but those warres are really looking me hard in wallet. =( must resist.

Warre 1970 would fit very nicely into this planned tasting.

Oh, you don’t want to drink that stuff you have organic chemistry exams. Revision is very important, you know.

hehe

[jdaw1]

Yes. I was thinking that you would donate it to the tasting for us to drink, while you revise or something.

[SushiNorth]

12 bottles 1997 Niepoort Vintage Port (owc) $69 per bottle, 98pts, WS
2 bottles 1970 Warre's Vintage Port $69 per bottle
6 bottles 1977 Warre's Vintage Port $69 per bottle, 92pts, WA

For anyone seeking, those are good prices on some older ports. Warres 77 was also ws92 and ws93, well worth it at $70, and the 1970 probably moreso. I apologize if the Bogle in me is shining thru. Happy date tonight -- i cooked, then we made apple pie

[g-man]

welp if someone will pick it up I'll donate the cash for the warres 70 bottle.

[SushiNorth]

welp if someone will pick it up I'll donate the cash for the warres 70 bottle.

i couldnt figure out where it was on their site...