Port for sale by retailer

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 11:55 Mon 13 May 2013

SCP wrote:Spotted in a Sainsbury's, although not available online. STTD 2003, £14.99 reduced from £25.

I've just bought the only 3 Taste The Difference Vinateg Port 2003 that were in my local Sainsbury for £15 each. I'm not in desperate need of more 2003 vintage port (even though this is very nice stuff) so if anyone I see regularly would like them at cost, please let me know by PM - first come, first served!

Post by **jdaw1** » 12:09 Mon 13 May 2013

Was I first?

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 12:26 Mon 13 May 2013

jdaw1 wrote:Was I first?

Yes you were.

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 20:58 Mon 13 May 2013

I acquired 4 more bottles of Sainsbury Taste The Difference 2003 vintage port on the way home this evening @ £15 per bottle.

Anyone want them? PM me - first come, first served again.

Post by **jdaw1** » 21:12 Mon 13 May 2013

jdaw1 wrote:Was I first?

Again?

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 22:57 Mon 13 May 2013

BBR have some Delaforce 1994 listed at £25 per bottle all-in, which strikes me as a good price for this port - especially considering the provenance (i took a couple of bottles, there are 9 left)

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 08:24 Tue 14 May 2013

jdaw1 wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:Was I first?
Again?

JDAW was first again.

If I get any more of these does anyone else want any or should I just continue to feed JDAW's habit?

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 08:53 Tue 14 May 2013

AHB wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:Was I first?
Again?
JDAW was first again.

If I get any more of these does anyone else want any or should I just continue to feed JDAW's habit?

My 12 are in storage, so i wouldn't say no to 2 at that price if you happen to be in-store and see them - but please do not go out of your way!

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 08:54 Tue 14 May 2013

RAYC wrote:BBR have some Delaforce 1994 listed at £25 per bottle all-in, which strikes me as a good price for this port - especially considering the provenance (i took a couple of bottles, there are 9 left)

...all of which were suitably taken care of by members of TPF before 9.00am this morning...

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 13:06 Tue 14 May 2013

RAYC wrote:
RAYC wrote:BBR have some Delaforce 1994 listed at £25 per bottle all-in, which strikes me as a good price for this port - especially considering the provenance (i took a couple of bottles, there are 9 left)
...all of which were suitably taken care of by members of TPF before 9.00am this morning...

The BBR stock alert rattles into my inbox at about 2 am.. But sometimes, inexplicably, I am asleep when this happens, and sometimes, even more inexplicably, I don't look at it immediately when I wake up!
The early bird catches the port. I wonder if it was a member of the daw family.

griff · Post by **griff** » 14:46 Tue 14 May 2013

I would be keen on the Sainbury's TTD if possible as well. Thanks.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 15:06 Tue 14 May 2013

AHB wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:Was I first?
Again?
JDAW was first again.

If I get any more of these does anyone else want any or should I just continue to feed JDAW's habit?

If you are going that way I could take some from you. But I'll check to see if I can find them over here and let you know (no Sainsbury's very near this non-car-owning drinker however).

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 22:14 Tue 21 May 2013

Good price on the Niepoort 11 at Fine + Rare Wines at the moment..

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 09:23 Mon 27 May 2013

A bit late to the Sainsbury 2003 TTD thread, but having ventured out yesterday (Sunday) just before closing time, the local 'big' Sainsbury had a decent enough stock still left but more to the point were offering a further 25% off per 6 bottles purchased. This means they come in at £11.24 a bottle. Suffice to say that I availed myself of 18 bottles and indeed was half-tempted to pop around at opening this am, to mop up some more (unfortunately I mentioned to the wife what I'd done!). I also noticed the 1999 Malvedos was down to £25, although am not sure whether this is part of the 25% off deal.

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 13:54 Mon 27 May 2013

I also noticed the 1999 Malvedos was down to £25, although am not sure whether this is part of the 25% off deal.

I rarely shop at Sainsbury's as there's not one close by, but out of curiosity dropped into the one in Bishop's Stortford today. No sign of TTD, or vacant shelf space where it might have been, but 25% off six bottles, and you can pick and mix if you want to.

Malvedos 2001 was already reduced from £27 to £23, so the 25% off took it down to £17.25. As 2001 is (IMO) one of the sounder SQ years, this seemed a good deal, so I picked up half a dozen.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 21:29 Sat 22 Jun 2013

Croft 04 LBV half-bottles at half-price in Tesco.. £3.99. Got 5, delivery expected Monday.

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 02:03 Wed 26 Jun 2013

BBR have 10 bottles of their BBR own selection 1977 VP (Quarles Harris) up for sale at £50 per bottle (link).

I bought a case of this from them last year at a similar price per bottle - stored since release in BBR cellars. Have had a couple of bottles and am rather pleased with it - shows young compared to other QH77 ("ready to drink with room for improvement"...). Certainly worthy of a mention here as a well-priced and reliable buy.

Bizarrely, BBR are selling recent ex-cellars Quarles Harris 77 proper alongside it at £80 per bottle...

Post by **jdaw1** » 16:34 Tue 03 Sep 2013

The Celtic Whiskey Shop, 27-28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland, 01 675 9744, on 27th August, had Noval 2003 at €110; Noval 1994 at €220; Taylor 2003 at €100; Nocal colheita 1997 at €45; Noval 20Y tawny at €67; Alved de Souza 2009 at €45; Silval 1998 at €45; Silval 1997 at €70; Quinta da Peca 2003 at €49; and others.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 16:52 Tue 03 Sep 2013

jdaw1 wrote:The Celtic Whiskey Shop, 27-28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland, 01 675 9744, on 27th August, had Noval 2003 at €110; Noval 1994 at €220; Taylor 2003 at €100; Nocal colheita 1997 at €45; Noval 20Y tawny at €67; Alved de Souza 2009 at €45; Silval 1998 at €45; Silval 1997 at €70; Quinta da Peca 2003 at €49; and others.

Expensive.

Post by **jdaw1** » 19:37 Tue 03 Sep 2013

jdaw1 wrote:Quinta da Peca 2003 at €49

CPR 1 · Post by **CPR 1** » 14:02 Mon 28 Oct 2013

Sainsbury's has the Graham Malvedos 01 on offer at £20 (instead of usual £27), which after their 25% off on 6 bottles or more for wine/champagne/fortified (till Friday) works out at just £15.00 per bottle

Glenn E. · Post by **Glenn E.** » 15:36 Mon 28 Oct 2013

djewesbury wrote:
jdaw1 wrote:The Celtic Whiskey Shop, 27-28 Dawson Street, Dublin 2, Ireland, 01 675 9744, on 27th August, had Noval 2003 at €110; Noval 1994 at €220; Taylor 2003 at €100; Nocal colheita 1997 at €45; Noval 20Y tawny at €67; Alved de Souza 2009 at €45; Silval 1998 at €45; Silval 1997 at €70; Quinta da Peca 2003 at €49; and others.
Expensive.

I've been there! Great store, but yes rather expensive. It seems aimed more at tourists than locals.

I have co-workers who will be visiting the shop some time in the next 3 weeks. They are instructed to bring back 3 bottles for me: a Green Spot, a Yellow Spot, and a Green Spot 10-yr old.

Post by **PhilW** » 10:30 Fri 01 Nov 2013

PhilW wrote:Sainsbury's currently have Malvedos 2001 at £20/bottle (down from £27) as well as their "buy 6 get 25% off" offer; combined that means £15/bottle. Also noted that the 25% offer applies to wine, champagne and fortified wine for any quantity of 6+ total, making it easier whatever shelf stock may be.

Glenn E. · Post by **Glenn E.** » 16:14 Fri 01 Nov 2013

PhilW wrote:
PhilW wrote:Sainsbury's currently have Malvedos 2001 at £20/bottle (down from £27) as well as their "buy 6 get 25% off" offer; combined that means £15/bottle. Also noted that the 25% offer applies to wine, champagne and fortified wine for any quantity of 6+ total, making it easier whatever shelf stock may be.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 20:03 Fri 01 Nov 2013

Six bottles of the malvedos secured although it took trips to three different Saintsbury's in order to do so-they don't seem to like stocking more than one boxed bottle on the shelf! Not sure but I think the deal expires today.

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djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 22:14 Fri 01 Nov 2013

I rang them before doing my regular online shop.

"Do you have this in stock? Definitely? Because every time I order it it gets substituted for Graham's Crusted 04.."

"Yes we have 4 in stock at your delivery store and we'll put them aside for you."

Then 3 minutes later they rang me back and said they had loads in stock, cases of the stuff. I have some already so decided that 4 (bottles) were enough.

Today, they delivered and explained that there were only 3 in stock.

What gives, J Sainsburg?

Post by **DRT** » 23:02 Fri 01 Nov 2013

djewesbury wrote:What gives, J Sainsburg?

Massivecorporateitis, which often results in an inability to listen to and act upon an individual customer's needs.

Post by **jdaw1** » 10:06 Sat 02 Nov 2013

It might be that their records showed four, but that one had ‘disappeared’ or was at that moment in a customer’s cart en route to the till.

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 10:39 Sat 02 Nov 2013

jdaw1 wrote:It might be that their records showed four, but that one had ‘disappeared’ or was at that moment in a customer’s cart en route to the till.

Ah, but I was told that Beryl in Wines had the 4 put aside for me. It was the ringing back and saying that they had loads of it, minutes after, that really confused things.

griff · Post by **griff** » 20:17 Wed 06 Nov 2013

Just received an email from the Halifax wine company with an offer of Calem 2000 at 32 pounds. No tasting notes in the database though.

cheers

Carl

LGTrotter · Post by **LGTrotter** » 19:18 Sat 09 Nov 2013

Waitrose has the Warre LBV 2002 at £14.32 (30% off, I assume you would still get an extra 5% on a half dozen).

Post by **jdaw1** » 17:57 Sat 16 Nov 2013

By email [url=http://www.raffles-wine.com/]Raffles Wine[/url] wrote:Dow's 2011 Vintage Port This is only the 3rd Vintage declaration for the Symingtons' Port companies since 2000. The 2011 Vintage Port is of an exceptional quality and expected to age superbly over the coming decades.
Wooden Case of 6: £365

Cockburn 2011 Vintage Port The final composition of this wine has benefitted from points taken at the memorable tastings of the past, and should be marvellous in years to come.
Wooden Case of 6: £308

Smith Woodhouse 2011 Vintage Port Very well-defined and serious. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fine acidity, and a lovely spice note. Very harmonious and long, this is a wonderful Smith Woodhouse.
Wooden Case of 6: £265

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 13:54 Sun 17 Nov 2013

Tesco in store are currently offering Tesco Finest 1994 VP for £18, Bomfim 2001 for £22.50, Noval 2006 LBV for £11.79

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 14:39 Wed 20 Nov 2013

This caused me a bit of surprise when I came across it, although I know there was not much Graham Stone Terraces made I was very surprised to see Prestige Wines offering bottles for £276 each! They were offered at about £80 per bottle initially (if you could find some). Wine-searcher says there are still some available for £100 per bottle if anyone is really desperate.

Prestige WInes is an interesting shop though. Might be a bit pricey, but has a far larger range of shippers than you normally see in the UK.

LGTrotter · Post by **LGTrotter** » 13:52 Fri 22 Nov 2013

Tesco is at it again; with the twenty five percent off if you buy six the 1994 Tesco finest is £13.49 a bottle. The Bomfin 2001 should be about £16.90. Don't let them tell you fortified is not included in the sale, it is (at least in my Tesco).

gardenhose · Post by **gardenhose** » 04:39 Sat 23 Nov 2013

Sorry for my ignorance, but is Tesco a port house or a store? I'm fairly confused as I have not seen it in Canada. Also sorry if this is the wrong place to ask.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 07:22 Sat 23 Nov 2013

Tesco is a largely UK based supermarket chain.
Incidentally, Saintsbury (another UK supermarket) has Graham's crusted (2001 I think) at £14 a bottle-from £20.

Post by **jdaw1** » 10:09 Sat 23 Nov 2013

idj123 wrote:Incidentally, Saintsbury (another UK supermarket) has Graham's crusted (2001 I think) at £14 a bottle-from £20.

Actually Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos 2001.

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 10:36 Sat 23 Nov 2013

Tesco in store are currently offering Tesco Finest 1994 VP for £18, Bomfim 2001 for £22.50, Noval 2006 LBV for £11.79

It gets better than that..

They are also doing a 25% discount for buying six bottles, although my local store has no POS material advertising the fact. They also have a £5 'helping hand' promotion going that encourages you to re-visit within a week.

The £22.50 price for the Bomfim '01 is listed as a discount from around £27, although I think the un-discounted price was a bit contrived..

However, I've just bought six bottles for £135, less 25% less £5 = £96.25 or £16.04 per bottle, which seems a decent deal

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 12:45 Sat 23 Nov 2013

jdaw1 wrote:
idj123 wrote:Incidentally, Saintsbury (another UK supermarket) has Graham's crusted (2001 I think) at £14 a bottle-from £20.
Actually Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos 2001.

there's a crusted as well i think

Post by **Alex Bridgeman** » 21:35 Sat 23 Nov 2013

In Waitrose this morning the Waitrose own label 2011 vintage port was from Quinta de la Rosa (£30) and Sandeman 2008 LBV (which I have been very impressed by earlier this year) has just been discounted to £12.79 - great value for an LBV which will improve with a few uears of bottle age.

idj123 · Post by **idj123** » 21:17 Wed 04 Dec 2013

Sainsbury's are at it again-25% off if you buy six bottles and above. The Graham's Crusted 2001 is already down to £14 (from £20) thus a price of £10.50 per bottle ! Their 99 Vintage is also already reduced to £20 (from £25) and so £15 a bottle.Offer lasts until 10 December (I think).

benread · Post by **benread** » 22:59 Fri 06 Dec 2013

idj123 wrote:Sainsbury's are at it again-25% off if you buy six bottles and above. The Graham's Crusted 2001 is already down to £14 (from £20) thus a price of £10.50 per bottle !

Even less if they send you a £15 please come back to our delivery option voucher! 6 bottles at £8/bottle I calculate!

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 23:00 Fri 06 Dec 2013

Damn I think my voucher expired...!

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 12:05 Sun 08 Dec 2013

Does anyone have an opinion on Fonseca Guimaraens / Panascal 96?

Does anyone have an opinion on them at these prices?

uncle tom · Post by **uncle tom** » 12:13 Sun 08 Dec 2013

Does anyone have an opinion on Fonseca Guimaraens / Panascal 96?

The Vesuvio '96 is one of its best incarnations, but reportage on the other SQVPs from that vintage (Nacional excepted) is somewhat lukewarm..

djewesbury · Post by **djewesbury** » 13:27 Sun 08 Dec 2013

£96 IB still seems a pretty good price. I see a couple of positive TNs from AHB but am surprised at the price.

RAYC · Post by **RAYC** » 14:12 Sun 08 Dec 2013

BBR have 4 bottles of 2011 Nacional available at £750 per bottle retail (c. £625ib).

There have previously been two allocation rounds by BBR at £395 and £495ib. Not sure whether the decision to sell some on the website was a conscious strategy or due to lack of uptake on allocations (i suspect the former, actually).

John Owlett · Post by **John Owlett** » 22:22 Sun 08 Dec 2013

For those of you in the South of England, within driving distance of Basingstoke, BBR has put bin ends of port from between 1970 and 1994 -- mainly SW, GC and QH -- on sale in its Basingstoke shop, at 25% discount. Available, I believe, to callers only.

There are, or were, a couple of dozen 1994 Warre as well.

I've more or less accepted that my existing 1994 Port won't be fully ready for another decade, so I left the Warre alone, and just bought the Graham and Dow from the 1970s and 1980s. Somehow, I shall survive the torn labels when I can buy 1970 Graham at a discount.

Later,

John

RonnieRoots · Post by **RonnieRoots** » 05:44 Mon 09 Dec 2013

djewesbury wrote:Does anyone have an opinion on Fonseca Guimaraens / Panascal 96?

Does anyone have an opinion on them at these prices?

At that price, it is difficult to go wrong. Buy a case of both, and enjoy over the mid-term, or if you only want to buy one of the two, I would go for the Guimaraens. For all vintages I've tasted of these, I preferred the blend over the single quinta.