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Posted: **15:55 Tue 11 Nov 2008**

RonnieRoots wrote: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.

Posted: **16:12 Sun 16 Nov 2008**

Kimberly Janis, Director, Morrell & Company Fine Wine Auctions, wrote: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.

Posted: **16:52 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **17:10 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

TBird wrote: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.

Posted: **17:54 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

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)"

Posted: **19:22 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

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

Crush Wine and Spirits wrote: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.

Posted: **19:30 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

jdaw1 wrote:And I came to this thread to post the same Crush Wine and Spirits offer. Anybody want to split a six-pack?
Crush Wine and Spirits wrote: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?

Posted: **19:32 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

jdaw1 wrote:Anybody want to split a six-pack?

I'd be up for up to 2 from it

Posted: **20:50 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

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?

Posted: **20:57 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

jdaw1 wrote: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? =)

Posted: **21:00 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

jdaw1 wrote: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.

Posted: **21:06 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

jdaw1 wrote: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?

Posted: **21:07 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

SushiNorth wrote:
jdaw1 wrote: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.

Posted: **22:53 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

g-man wrote: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)

Posted: **23:25 Fri 21 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **00:03 Sat 22 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **01:04 Sat 22 Nov 2008**

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.

Posted: **02:59 Sat 22 Nov 2008**

TBird wrote: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 =)

Posted: **03:23 Sat 22 Nov 2008**

g-man wrote:
TBird wrote: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?

Posted: **04:43 Sat 22 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **05:06 Sat 22 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **15:19 Sat 22 Nov 2008**

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

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

g-man wrote:sooo team, how many taylor 70 did we pick up? =)

Posted: **16:13 Sat 22 Nov 2008**

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

The red port devil has its claws into you then!

Posted: **15:56 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **16:40 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

Benchmark Wine wrote: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

Posted: **16:49 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

the fonseca 77 is out already..
damn

Posted: **18:30 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

jdaw1 wrote:
Benchmark Wine wrote:Fonseca Vintage Port 1977 ~ 4 @ $169 WS100

Gone already? That was fast...

Posted: **18:56 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

SushiNorth wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:
Benchmark Wine wrote: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.

Posted: **19:55 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

Re: Fonseca 1977

g-man wrote: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.

Posted: **20:28 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

They had fonseca 85s?!?!

Posted: **20:45 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

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.

Posted: **22:09 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

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.

Posted: **22:12 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

Glenn E. wrote: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.

Posted: **22:14 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

Glenn E. wrote: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.

Posted: **22:16 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

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

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

Posted: **22:19 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

g-man wrote:
Glenn E. wrote: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.

Posted: **22:27 Mon 24 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **00:59 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

Acker, Merrall & Condit wrote: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

Posted: **01:13 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

mmm more fonseca 1977?!?! /me grins

Posted: **01:42 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **03:27 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

g-man wrote: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...

Posted: **03:31 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **03:37 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

Glenn E. wrote:
g-man wrote: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.

Posted: **03:49 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

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.

Posted: **03:55 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

jdaw1 wrote:
Acker, Merrall & Condit wrote:2 bottles 1970 Warre's Vintage Port $69 per bottle

g-man wrote:but those warres are really looking me hard in wallet. =( must resist.

Warre 1970 would fit very nicely into this planned tasting.

Posted: **04:04 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

jdaw1 wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:
Acker, Merrall & Condit wrote:2 bottles 1970 Warre's Vintage Port $69 per bottle
g-man wrote:but those warres are really looking me hard in wallet. =( must resist.
Warre 1970 would fit very nicely into this planned tasting.

jdaw1 wrote:Oh, you don’t want to drink that stuff you have organic chemistry exams. Revision is very important, you know.

hehe

Posted: **04:35 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **04:43 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

jdaw1 wrote:
Acker, Merrall & Condit wrote: 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

Posted: **04:44 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

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

Posted: **05:41 Tue 25 Nov 2008**

g-man wrote: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...

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