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Delaforce vertical: in the US, UK or both; in 2009 perhaps

Posted: 21:33 Mon 12 May 2008
by jdaw1
Starting a [url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=1647]thread entitled [i]Delaforce sold[/i][/url], RonnieRoots wrote:On the news section of InfoPortWine I read that Delaforce is sold off by The Fladgate Partnership to Real Companhia Velha (Royal Oporto). On their website you can read the full report.
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=14563#14563]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:In the UK I own Delaforce 1970 and one 1977, and in the US a bottle of 1935. Guess what I’m thinking!
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=14593#14593]Here[/url] mosesbotbol wrote:I'd be happy to contribute to a Delaforce vertical in NYC or Boston this summer.

I have the 94 Vintage and could possible find something else too?
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=14596#14596]Here[/url] Simon Lisle wrote:I have two 77's but I drank a 48 last year and it was a bit of a surprise still gioing strong.
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=14600#14600]Here[/url] Axel P wrote:I just had an 82 VP which was surprisingly complex and I do own some 70s, 77s, 82, 85 and 2000s.
Please could people reveal what Delaforce vintage ports they own and would be willing to contribute to a vertical. Please also say whether the bottles are UK-located, US-located, or hidden elsewhere.

Vintages of Delaforce we have:

Posted: 21:41 Mon 12 May 2008
by jdaw1
Vintages of Delaforce we have:

Post reserved for purposes yet to be decided.

Posted: 21:50 Mon 12 May 2008
by jdaw1
Post reserved for purposes yet to be decided.

Posted: 22:48 Mon 12 May 2008
by DRT
I think I have precisely 0 bottles of Delaforce VP but I am more than happy to source or adopt 1 or 2 for an Offline if it is in the UK.

Derek

Posted: 03:36 Tue 13 May 2008
by Andy Velebil
I have delaforce, but all of its young stuff...sourcing should be no problem. I'd be down for a US offline, but it would have to be early 2009. My travel budget to the eastern US or to Europe this year is quickly going to prior commitments. West coast flights are cheap if you all want to come out here

:D

Arranging a Delaforce vertical

Posted: 04:29 Tue 13 May 2008
by jdaw1
Just so that links go both ways:
In a thread on entitled [url=http://www.fortheloveofport.com/ftlopforum/viewtopic.php?t=5374]Arranging a Delaforce vertical[/url], jdaw1 wrote:A Delaforce vertical is being arranged via a thread on Image ThePortForum.com entitled Delaforce vertical: in the US, UK or both; in 2009 perhaps. We have 1935, 1970, 1977, and some younger vintages. Those with other Delaforce vintage ports are particularly wanted — though, of course, others are welcome. Please post there.

(Hopefully this post falls within the new rules on Image.)

Posted: 00:58 Wed 14 May 2008
by jfacciol
Beyond what has been offered to date, I have 1992 and 1995.

Posted: 13:07 Wed 14 May 2008
by Axel P
Alle in Deutschland...

Axel

Axel P: Delaforce 1970, 1977, 1982, 1985, 2000

Posted: 21:10 Wed 14 May 2008
by jdaw1

Posted: 17:46 Fri 16 May 2008
by uncle tom
I have the following Delaforce vintages in my cellar:

2003
2000
1994
1985
1977
1970
1963
1960
1950
1935
1917

- and a ten year old Tawny

I have it in mind to preserve the '17 until its centenary, but any of the others can be made available.

Tom

Marc J.’s Delaforce

Posted: 22:56 Fri 30 May 2008
by jdaw1
By PM [url=http://www.fortheloveofport.com/ftlopforum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=290]Marc J.[/url] wrote:I have a '63, '70 & a '85 in the cellar and I'll probably be picking up a couple of pre-1960 bottles in the next couple of weeks. Since I live in the Los Angeles area I'd prefer a U.S. tasting, but given the right dates I might be able to attend a U.K. tasting. Please keep me informed as to the particulars as soon as they are worked out.
And Sean C. says “I'm in on anything in the US and I have a 1927 Delaforce†.

Posted: 02:13 Sat 31 May 2008
by Andy Velebil
I smell a US tasting coming on.....Tom, its time you head across the pond and check out our watering holes 88)

Re: Delaforce vertical: in the US, UK or both; in 2009 perhaps

Posted: 22:26 Sat 08 Jan 2011
by g-man
I'd like to resurrect this tasting as I'm sending Julian back with a bottle of 1974 Delaforce to taste.

I only ask that you guys take pictures and post notes!

Re: Delaforce vertical: in the US, UK or both; in 2009 perhaps

Posted: 20:53 Thu 04 Aug 2011
by jdaw1
Readers might wish to see the planning for a Delaforce vertical in early 2012 in London.