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Did anyone on tried a 1981 VP or knows one for sale?

I vaguely recall that one 1981 VP does exist, but I can't remember it's name...

Despite being damned as a rubbish year, consequent of acute drought followed by violent storms during vintage, there were a number of LBV's made.

However, I havn't tried any, as the birth year merchants tend to fight over them when they come to auction..

Tom

Liddel lists Infantado and Vargellas as the only two 1981 VPs. No other author that I have encountered lists any. I have had confirmation of all known declarations of Vargellas from taylor Fladgate and 1981 was not listed, suggesting that Liddel perhaps tasted a cask sample that was not subsequently declared.

Uncle Tom listed Infantado in the data he sent me a few months ago but I have no other proof that it was actually declared.

Derek

Dear friends,

1981 as well as 1993 there was only one declaration:

1981 - Quinta do Infantado - I've at least 3 bottles of this one and tasted at least 2 times;
1993 - Quinta das Liceiras (owned by Qta da Romaneira);

Gustavo Devesas wrote:Dear friends,

1981 as well as 1993 there was only one declaration:

1981 - Quinta do Infantado - I've at least 3 bottles of this one and tasted at least 2 times;
1993 - Quinta das Liceiras (owned by Qta da Romaneira);

Is the Infantado any good? ...ok, taking into account it was 1981 afterall

Not Port, but from Douro and worth seeking is Barca Velha which has a 1981 vintage...

Ive had just looked in Henrik Oldenborgs book.... 1981 had only one vintage just like Gustavo wrote.
1981 A very hot year in the Douro

Oldenborg wrote ... drink now (the book is from 2004)