For The Love Of Port

AMC's buyer's premium is actually 21% just so that you are aware that's $420 you are paying not $200
Also just in case anyone bids for these auctions that lives in NY or CA you will also be charged tax!

Does anyone know about how much is charged for shipping cases across the Atlantic?

I am really glad to hear this. I have this several times over the past 5 years and always loved it but thought that perhaps it was peaking. Ihave a few bottles left. Perhaps I won't drink them as quickly as I once thought.
DG

got the last case....phew!
thanks for the tip

Thanks Eric, I will get a jump on some of those. Also, I would hate for you to drink alone too, I am only one state away!

Does anyone know of any good port/madeira shops in Paris as I am going tomorrow?

thanks
David

I would love to learn more about Madeira. I would love to know what wines to start with and perhaps where to buy them.

Thanks
David

If my history is correct, Ports were kind of built to tolerate the journey back to England, right? So aren't they less likely to get damaged by heat and rough handling? I guess my question for others is how likely is it to be on the receiving end of a really badly damaged bottle? I don't think it's ...

I have found them extremely variable. I think for single bottles, winebid has the best deals even when tacking on the commission. For multiple bottles/lot Acker is my choice although they have a pretty hefty commission (I think 20%) I actually like to bid on bottles with torn labels or even some lea...

Wow, am I jealous. Please let us know if anything like this comes to the USA.

Premier cru also has Taylor 03 for $75 for those of us who live on the west coast!

David

John:

I think this a great idea and would be happy to help in any way that I can. A lot of us in the states are very hungry for the more elusive ports that we can't find here or can only find at auction at very high prices.

David

Derek

Thanks for your response, yes I was trying to buy a case of Graham's crusted port at Justerini and Brooks (their house crusted). I bought a six pack while in London last year for around $35/bottle. Now I am being quoted 200 GBP for shipping/cs!!

David

Any resources out there so that I don't pay 200 GBP per case for shipping?
This is a major roadblock for those of us that want to purchase from the UK.

Thanks for the tip! I picked up a six just now.