For The Love Of Port

Great to hear your occasion was a success. Well done. I'm far to late, but I would have suggested something a little different. The majority of classic VP's are are power fruits. Therefore they go with Chocolate and cheese. Equally strong and a clear taste bonazza. But for Creme Brulee, I would sugg...

Alan, Where were you this weekend? There was plenty of Taylor and Fonseca '55s, '63s, 70s, '77s and a few youngsters too. All you need to do is hop a plane and join us. You have another chance for Dec. 6th, almost a redux. Should be quite a few FTLOPers there! Roy, So I could travel the world, meet...

Simon,

I've still got a large glass of this, waiting for you. It's been open a few months now, so it may be deteriorating. I just wished I liked it.

Alan

Yes Luc , Where ever you Post it, I would love to hear your TN's, your views on the evening, and maybe a picture or two. Great to hear you enjoyed it. Look forward to that day when I stumble across you, Todd, Andy and Roy in that bar drinking 55's and you've some left for me! Well a man can dream......

Tom , The Queen has had around 100 State Banquets in her reign. That averages out at around 10 a year. They are often held with a 100+ guests. Do you really want them quaffing all the precious 66 stock? I've got to insist, for very selfishand unpatriotic reasons...Taylor 77 will do them fine. :D Al...

J. Have you any left from that bottle? I would be fascinated to see if there has been significant development over 24 hours. Many Ports are to firey and troublesome when first opened, thats why it's generally recommended to decant for a few hours. Although many on this Forum like their Port of all ...

Just wondering, isn't alcohol banned in Saudi Arabia. Could this foreign prince have to abstain for religious reasosn? Although a devout Muslim, should abstain from alcohol, just like a good Jew should have no pork, I am a Christian, and fail that particular religion most days. I get uneasy when we...

Nikolaj, Thanks for the trivia ... I think. 8--) Did you ever notice how uptight the Brits get when anybody says anything negative about their Queen, yet they are so quick to smack talk about the American President(s). Just an observation. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: If that was a humourous tease, it w...

And so it should! Marvelous music.

I'm not sure I want to visualise Anne Widdecombe in anything! But good luck to them.

Mariza takes some beating, soulful voice with a sensual presence.

Alan

Hi Mike,

I'd try an pick up the Warres 80 as well. Good standard bearer.

Alan

You do know that whenever an Official Head of State visits, and think how many there are, they have an Official Banquet. I dont know whether ER II knows her Port. I do know there isn't enough rare and special Port to keep the 100 plus guests happy every time they have one, year after year. She's als...

Nikolaj, You are absolutely right (In my opinion). Our Queen has several state banquets a year, this is just recieving a little more publicity than most. So when it comes to food, wine and Port, they know their stuff, and have experienced staff who's job it is to match the food of the menu, and the...

None of my business of course, but if you want a few hits from the 80's, the Fonseca 85 is a cert. Ridiculously priced from SAQ at 215 Canadian Dollars (£50 our side, mind!). Maybe worth a chip in, when it's so reputable? I also see you can buy Martinez 85 on Winesearcher from the SAQ at 99 Canadian...

Erik Wiechers wrote:You guys start to freak me out
Taking your own port with you on your travels just to have your daily shot of port, hmmmmm.....time for that AA meeting ? :twisted:

So you think thats Geeky...ask Alex (Al B) about Cork reconstruction!

Frederick Blais wrote:Thank you for the kind words Todd. I have to admit that Derek did help me with syntax and word choosing.

It didn't sound Gruff and Scottish to me!

I'm thinking that I'll start to open my 2000's in another 6-7 years. They won't be entirely ready yet, but I should be able to get an idea of where they are going. Marc Marc Completely your choice. But have you considered just listening to others who taste it too young, and feeding off their though...

If you just want a generalised reply...1985. There are some great years and some great Ports, with many surprises/disapointments along the way. I think the 85's are back on track. I have drank a few ordinary ones, and I was beginning to be persuaded by those who suggested that this vintage, which wa...

Luc Gauthier wrote:Probably won't open any 2000's until 2020-2030 .

Luc,

Make sure my invites in the post, they'll be delicious then!

Alan

Dr G, Apologies, I was just being mischievous, and hoping someone would suggest it was impossible. Andy and a few of the others had seen were I had Posted it on another Port site,elsewhere. So he was refering to that. Anyway, have a look at this Although he uses a plastic bag, a hankerchief will wo...

Due respect to the Charitable Donor!

We're getting the two for one deal on the Dollar! Wish I could take advantage of it. I reckon we'll get Four to the Dollar if your daft enough to vote in Hillary!

Alan