For The Love Of Port

I have never posted a TN before and thought I would do so before anyone else just so that I am not influenced by more knowledgeable palates. TN: On opening the bottle We (ie my wife and I) smelt caramelised sugar and sweet plums a good start. I decanted the bottle and after 20 mins poured a measure....

Well you've jumped the gun on this one Roy, I let you know after the 30th October once I've tasted every vintage at BBR . Up until now I have only had the 95.

Paul.

Hiya All, I going on my yearly trip to the big smoke; great timing by BBR so I have my invite and looking forward to it. If anyone wants to go on after for some food and more port (I am assuming our samples will be quite small and if not all the better) I would be more than happy to do so.

Paul.

1970 for me

Paul.

congratulations Erik, sit back and engage smug mode!!

Paul.

Thanks for your insight Alan. I have only one other bottle of Martinez VP from 1970 so you have given me hope for that as well!

Regards Paul.

I purchased a bottle of Martinez Directors port today and it says on the bottle it is a blend of several (unspecified) vintages, has been aged in wood for nearly fifty years and it was bottled in 1970. I have read about a Directors 20yr old Tawny but never heard of this one. Has anyone got any more ...

I love to buy and hold. I do get great pleasure from storing wine and then opening and tasting them. If you have the money, decent storage and the patience, cellaring has got to be a must so you can ensure their provenance. The earlier you get them the sooner you can ensure they will have excellent ...

Thank you Roy, my favourite producer and I have had many VP's and SQVP's. For me, a lover of older port ,it has to be either the 1960 or the 1970. I had several bottles of the 60 which wowed me but I reckon I have to plump for the 1970. Just delicious, with a little way to go(IMHO) but already showi...

I have learnt that the more I take an interest in port the more I drink; and the more I drink the more I want; and the more I want the more I have to pay for it! Why can't I dumb down my palate in line with my income??.

Paul.

Andy, both of the labels you show do not have a year. I thought that if Guimaraens comes after or below the year it is a VP , if it comes above or before it is their second label and if it is a SQVP it would state 'Panascal' or the equivalent quinta name?

Paul.

On the bottles I have in the 'off' years the Guimaraens comes before the year and the words Vintage port. On the declared vintage bottles Guimaraens comes after. I compared the 77,80 and 83 with the 88 and 91.

Hope this helps

Paul.

Warre 1970 for me , second time this year and delicious both times.

Paul.

Hi Ted your spread of vintages looks very similar to me especially earlier this year although I seem to have majored in the 94's not the 2000's. I had a good look at what I wanted to drink and came to the conclusion that it was older bottles. I then had to decide do I want to purchase; lots of odd b...

A post that has brought back great memories for me. The only leakers I can recall having were three Quinta do Noval 1985's and I did lick the seepage and it was good. But the memory this brings back to me was a tour of the Gonzales Byass bodega in Herez and the old solera barrels that had seepage th...

Roy , Happy Christamas, and I cannot answer this as I cannot recall when I last had a Sandeman port. I do need to diversify!!

Paul.

I can only recall having the 1948 and the 1985 and I suppose I will have to go with the 1985 a great wine now and for the future. Make note to oneself, buy and drink more Grahams!

Paul.

I haven't thought this through at all but what about a 'solera' tawny port refereshing barrels each year to produce a distinctive style and age characteristics. It could freshen up the old wine and age the young one.

Sorry lads too much wine with me lunch, I'll get my coat.

paul.

1. Quinta do Noval. I like young and old ones 2. Niepoort. especially older ones such as the 1995 which is superb 3. Croft. I have chosen this as I have had several old bottles going back to 1984 and they have all been delightful I wish I could source a few more. Paul.

Over the two week festive period which includes my wifes birthday;

1. Warres 1970
2. Niepoort 1994 & 1988 colheita
3. Niepoort 30yr old tawny
4. Martinez 1970

no doubt a few others as well.

Paul.