For The Love Of Port

The second half of Skinner's auction just went live, it's very port and Madeira heavy (and some good bourbon I saw in there as well). They asked me to let them put most of my stuff at this auction and I didn't see any reason to say no. Hope all are well and happy holidays! https://live.skinnerinc.co...

Skinner doesn't ship but they do allow third-party shipping.

Hi all--for anyone interested, I'm selling much of my Port and Madeira collection through Skinner Auctioneers next month. While they are a smaller operation to be sure (I've generally purchased from HDH,Christie's, Zachy's, as I am sure most of you have), they are local to me so I don't have to deal...

Hi--I'm working 12-10 on June 16th but have two feelers out to get that day covered; should hear back in the next day or two. If I can get it covered I will happily make the trip down to CT from Boston.

Frank

Moses--are you talking about orders from Marty's in Newton?

I usually have things shipped to family in Connecticut. Having said that, there was a lawsuit brought to the State supreme court which basically legalized shipping wine to Massachusetts from all states. Some wineries, when I tell them this, are surprised (it's been a couple of years now), and I thin...

Well, I've only bought from them twice--once in 2008 and once in 2009. The process was a bit sluggish and I had to request photos of the actual bottles with detail, but they did provide the photos and the bottles I got were the ones photorapher, and the ones opened have this far been fine (I bought ...

I just got an email that wineconsigners.com is adding an extra 15% off all of their wine and port until June 15th. They've got a wide variety of port of various ages available. Just thought I'd pass it along.

HI all--so sorry for extending the invitation and then not following up...Lots going on over the past month and a half and I've not been on the site. Doing some local moving around, tending to one of my dogs who had a serious injury, holidays, a pre-scheduled trip out of state, blah blah blah. That ...

I live in Boston, and would love to share the opening of these with people who would appreciate them (and educate me as well!)

Frank

Hi all--I bought some older Madeira at the most recent Acker auction in Chicago, still waiting for shipment but I wondered if anyone had any tasting experience with any of these. I got a bit caught up in the heat of the moment and went way over my personal limit, but what's done is done... 1 bottle ...

I agree--price is a little too much right now, especially considering I just went idiotically hog wild on a Skinner Auction last week...sigh.

/Frank

I bought a bottle of madeira in an online Skinner auction last night, but details were scanty. I'll probably go pick it up in a week or so, but it was listed as "Borges 1945 Madeira". Anyone know anything about it, or have tasted it? The only 1945 Borges I could find listed online (in some...

With some of the new folks here coming from your Region of the USA and close proximity to many of our E. coast Canadian friends, you really should consider this in your spare time, Moses. [cheers.gif] I wish I had time to organize more Port tastings in my own area, there are so many Port lovers her...

Hi all--Ive been a lurker for some time here and not ashamed to say this site, and your great TNs, have been a huge source of info for me when seeking new Port to try. I live in Boston, MA (dont get me started on the PITA shipping issues I deal with), and really only started collecting Port seriousl...

1958 Sandeman x 2 bottles, 162 each 1970 Graham, 10 bottles at 90 each 1966 Warre, 6 bottles at 58 each --these from a Chicago auction 1992 Fonseca, 1 bottle at 99 1985 warre, 2 bottles at 50 each 1977 Dow, 2 bottles at 70 each 1963 Warre, 1 bottle at 110. (I had a bad week, what can I say? I usuall...

Thanks for the comments. I bought the bottle in an auction held by Edward Roberts Int'l based in Chicago. I should be getting the bottle in my hot little hands by Friday, so I'm interested to get a look at the back as well.

Frank

November2009oldMadeiras.jpg Hi all. Longtime reader, mainly of the Port forums. I have recently started branching out into learning about Madeira, just as I *finally* started to get a handle on Port. Anyways, Im awaiting shipment of a bottle of Leacock 1856 Bual (Boal), and I have yet to locate any...