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by David Sweet
Sat Dec 25, 2010 8:08 am
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: What is the BEST 20 year old Tawny you've had?
Replies: 29
Views: 3842

Re: What is the BEST 20 year old Tawny you've had?

Ferreira Duque de Braganca
Cockburn

for me.

Would be interested to hear how all these choices differ intaste profile.
by David Sweet
Fri Dec 24, 2010 1:24 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: 1985 Fonseca or Graham?
Replies: 8
Views: 553

Re: 1985 Fonseca or Graham?

Thanks a million Roy!!
by David Sweet
Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:35 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: 1985 Fonseca or Graham?
Replies: 8
Views: 553

Re: 1985 Fonseca or Graham?

Many thanks all!!

You saved me from a possible big mistake--Graham's it is.

Happy holidays to all!!
by David Sweet
Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:48 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: 1985 Fonseca or Graham?
Replies: 8
Views: 553

1985 Fonseca or Graham?

Thinking about opening one of these on Christmas. Anyone had one of these recently?
by David Sweet
Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Sorry for the rant
Replies: 7
Views: 620

Re: Sorry for the rant

Andy, did you get my answer to your email question?

have you by chance heard anything??
by David Sweet
Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:52 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Sorry for the rant
Replies: 7
Views: 620

Re: Sorry for the rant

Most importantly Happy Anniversary Roy!!! And thanks Andy. This was based on the offer announced in October or November 2009. My order is listed below. Not a lot of money, and if they don't have it that's ok too. Issue is they have the money but have not responded to numerous calls and emails. Descr...
by David Sweet
Thu Jun 24, 2010 7:22 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Sorry for the rant
Replies: 7
Views: 620

Sorry for the rant

Has anyone had trouble getting a response from Salut! wine shop regarding the November 2009 Port offer? I placed an order, paid for it, and have tried to contact them numerous times by phone message and email--absolutely no response. If they no longer have the wine, fine but they have had my money f...
by David Sweet
Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Port Wine Rating Scales
Replies: 6
Views: 597

Re: Port Wine Rating Scales

Issues of World of Fine Wine have a side by side comparison chart.
by David Sweet
Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Are your wallets ready?
Replies: 24
Views: 2192

Re: Are your wallets ready?

Agree with Ronald!
by David Sweet
Mon Oct 26, 2009 2:16 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What will be your "house Port" this winter?
Replies: 25
Views: 1378

Re: What will be your "house Port" this winter?

Agree Mike--I could live on Cockburn 20-year, but it is a bit pricey.
by David Sweet
Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What will be your "house Port" this winter?
Replies: 25
Views: 1378

Re: What will be your "house Port" this winter?

Thanks for the question and the answers!! Great ideas for ports to look for.
by David Sweet
Mon Sep 07, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Vintage Chart
Replies: 11
Views: 794

Re: Vintage Chart

Thank you so much JDA and Derek--look forward to all your work!
by David Sweet
Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: European Wine Resource experience?
Replies: 3
Views: 302

European Wine Resource experience?

Was wondering if anyone has experience buying VP or other wine from European Wine Resource? Any stories good, bad, or otherwise??

Many thanks!
by David Sweet
Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:28 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Vintage Chart
Replies: 11
Views: 794

Vintage Chart

Is there a VP vintage chart anywhere on FTLOP site?

Sorry--this has probably been asked many times before...
by David Sweet
Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:23 am
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: Some good 2000 Port prices at The Chicago Wine Company
Replies: 8
Views: 642

Re: Some good 2000 Port prices at The Chicago Wine Company

Many thanks John--picked up some great buys here!!
by David Sweet
Sun Sep 06, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Do you belong to a Port or wine tasting group?
Replies: 49
Views: 4998

Re: Do you belong to a Port or wine tasting group?

Unfortunately no--but would love to start one!! Anyone in Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, Rockford, even Quad Cities interested?
by David Sweet
Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:40 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What is that stemware?
Replies: 4
Views: 706

What is that stemware?

Sorry folks--I know Port glassware has been discussed before, but can someone tell me who manufactures those terrific looking glasses in the lead story on 2005 vintage forecast on the homepage? And where to get them?

Many thanks!
David
by David Sweet
Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:56 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: So what Ports are you drinking this weekend?
Replies: 30
Views: 3229

Roy,

This novice to Port would be honored.

David
by David Sweet
Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:35 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: So what Ports are you drinking this weekend?
Replies: 30
Views: 3229

I'm beginning my Duque de Braganca experiment, so opening a 1990 bottling and 2006. Will report after a few days of tasting.
by David Sweet
Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:00 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Suggestions to become a better taster
Replies: 12
Views: 2441

I really like Jay's list--that is one that should be used in all wine tastings!