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- Sat Dec 17, 2016 10:22 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1997 Souza VP
- Replies: 0
- Views: 446
1997 Souza VP
See previous note, tonight that strange taste on the finish never diminished, disappointing wine. 86
- Sun Oct 02, 2016 6:36 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2000 Vintage Sandeman
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- Views: 545
2000 Vintage Sandeman
decanted and enjoyed over three or four hours, almost no sediment came out with the juice, but washing the bottle out for a double decant produced a ton, so it was quite caked at the bottom. Still blood red with just a touch of orange in the rim, strawberry on the nose but also a touch hot. smooth a...
- Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:09 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Ah So bottle opener
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1251
Re: Ah So bottle opener
thanks gents, I always assumed by reading reviews that it did very little damage, it does have to grip to something though, when I have used it on old corks it has done very well indeed to get them out at least somewhat whole. I guess I need to practice piercing it down the sides of the cork with le...
- Sun Jul 17, 2016 4:42 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Ah So bottle opener
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1251
Ah So bottle opener
Hey everyone, I got an "Ah So" style opener from my wife, but it leaves very deep marks on the cork and often leaves quite a bit of particulate behind. The brand is San Bri, which by research seems to be well regarded at least historically. When many of you refer to an Ah So opener, what b...
- Fri Dec 04, 2015 2:29 pm
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
- Replies: 198
- Views: 33915
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
I received mine last week finally got to unpack them last night. I am pumped to try them out. Now I wish I had bought a 100 yo just for the fun of it, but I will enjoy the 15 bottles I got!
Russ
Russ
- Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:31 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Premier Cru warning
- Replies: 121
- Views: 18139
Re: Premier Cru warning
Most of my 2011 ports are all there and shipping, including the 4 Dow I ordered. they are supposed to ship next week. (ten bottles in all) Mine are still not available. Let me know if you actually get those, please. Eric I did get my shipment of 10 bottles they said were in including the Dow. Inter...
- Sat Nov 28, 2015 10:06 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1985 Souza Vintage Port
- Replies: 0
- Views: 518
1985 Souza Vintage Port
Big improvement over last bottle. Texture was silky with great fruit up front. Great viscosity. Slight alcohol burn in the middle tapering to a sugary sweet long finish. 91 maybe 92...
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:20 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Premier Cru warning
- Replies: 121
- Views: 18139
Re: Premier Cru warning
Most of my 2011 ports are all there and shipping, including the 4 Dow I ordered. they are supposed to ship next week. (ten bottles in all) Unfortunately the two I really want are probably not going to show up at all, if this plays out how many people expect and they go under. Nacionals! FFS. [beg.gi...
- Wed Nov 11, 2015 3:10 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1985 Souza Vintage Port
- Replies: 3
- Views: 800
Re: 1985 Souza VP
there was nothing tawny here it was definitely VP in character, just no wow factor. very enjoyable though.
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:33 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1985 Souza Vintage Port
- Replies: 3
- Views: 800
1985 Souza Vintage Port
A nice standard port. Nothing bad, nothing wow. Very difficult to decant through my fine SS screen, the fines are incredibly fine! but after that was done, it was a worthy dessert to a wonderful dinner.
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- Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:19 pm
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: Wine Rack for 375ml/Half Bottles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3800
Re: Wine Rack for 375ml/Half Bottles
I use one of my bins usually but if it needs to be racked cause of no more room what I do is I save the round / square boxes / cartons from scotch purchases, put it in the rack and put the split in it. the cartons usually fit great where a wine bottle would go and you have it laying in there for ya ...
- Fri Oct 23, 2015 10:12 pm
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
- Replies: 198
- Views: 33915
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Good news. Just curious, I had been getting shipments of all sorts of stuff (except waiting on Premier Cru of course.....) and it just popped in my head that I ordered something else from somewhere!
Cheers
Russ
Cheers
Russ
- Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:36 pm
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
- Replies: 198
- Views: 33915
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
has anyone gotten a call to receive their order? I was wondering, as I have not heard anything back.
Russ
Russ
- Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:06 am
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
- Replies: 198
- Views: 33915
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
thanks Roy, I will put something in.
Russ
Russ
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:47 pm
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
- Replies: 198
- Views: 33915
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
thanks Roy, if the cut off was last night, then I would of been out of luck anyways and I think it likely unfair for me to participate given others ordered when they were supposed to. I will try to download later tomorrow though to check it out.
Cheers
Russ
Cheers
Russ
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:31 pm
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
- Replies: 198
- Views: 33915
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
thanks Andy, at the very least I was hoping to see what all the fuss was about, but I usually do like to get on these things...
- Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:12 pm
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
- Replies: 198
- Views: 33915
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Can anyone explain why I cant get into the newsletter on line? I just got back from holiday and would like to try to order (although I may be too late!!!!?????)
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 6:47 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1997 Souza VP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 947
Re: 1997 Souza VP
I missed these replies sorry, Seem to kind of fall off if memory serves, but less foul on the nose...I should check in more often.
Russ
Russ
- Thu Aug 21, 2014 5:42 pm
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: Current Subscriber's Buying Op
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2001
Re: Current Subscriber's Buying Op
I am happily getting a lot of my birth year at a great price! 6 full and 6 splits of 1974. So glad to have it.
Last time went well and I expect no changes this time around.
Last time went well and I expect no changes this time around.
- Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:54 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1997 Souza VP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 947
1997 Souza VP
from buying opportunity in December 2013. Capsule was beat to heck but the cork underneath in perfect condition. Color deep deep purple, red to very faint pink rim showing youth, on pop and pour, lots of formaldehyde in the nose, needs some breathing room. 1/2 hr in starting to settle, still very me...