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by João Rico
Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:16 am
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port
Replies: 12
Views: 781

Re: 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port

Had it two weeks ago. One of the most perfect port i have had the oportunity to drink. Really amazing stuff that is not so expensive, at least yet....
by João Rico
Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:14 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Christmas Port
Replies: 22
Views: 1943

Re: Christmas Port

I started early this weekend crashing some bottles of:

Smithwoodhouse 77
Niepoort Garrafeira 77
Niepoort Colheita 63
Niepoort Vintage 1970

For the 24th/25th i will have to decide what to open....
by João Rico
Sun Dec 14, 2008 3:01 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Port Trivia time again
Replies: 10
Views: 470

Re: Port Trivia time again

The original Founder was Mr Eduard Kebe (he was Dutch)

The original name is not known, i think
by João Rico
Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:39 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Symingtons keep their options open..
Replies: 12
Views: 536

Re: Symingtons keep their options open..

At Niepoort's, they dont have any doubt considering the 2008 better for port and they think they will some of the best produced in the house.
by João Rico
Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: 1805 Verdelho Vintage
Replies: 17
Views: 2924

Re: 1805 Verdelho Vintage

Well, by the photo, i think i know who is the seller. Isn't the nick "Visao.prt"?
If it is, i already bought some ports from him. Really honest my transactions. This guy has a montruous collection on Ports and Madeiras
by João Rico
Sat Oct 18, 2008 6:12 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Another Great Wine Dinner
Replies: 9
Views: 780

Re: Another Great Wine Dinner

The 31 is a Garrafeira. And just because we had a lots of ports, we didn't open that one. It would be a sacrilege to open that after all those wines. Yes, i've been very fortunate with Niepoort ports and colheitas and i whould love to continue that way. :wink: Let me just get the time and i will pos...
by João Rico
Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Another Great Wine Dinner
Replies: 9
Views: 780

Re: Another Great Wine Dinner

A lot of improving in image quality but not yet in the photographer.

Thanks
by João Rico
Tue Oct 14, 2008 3:46 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Another Great Wine Dinner
Replies: 9
Views: 780

Another Great Wine Dinner

Hi Folks, I was last Saturday at Dirk's home for a dinner where we were presenting a new project called "Niepoort Projectos". The dinner was an informal way to present all the new Projectos wines like the Pinot Noir 2006, the Dry Riesling 2007, the Sweet Riesling 2007, the Voyeur 2006, the...
by João Rico
Tue Sep 23, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: 2008 PORT & DOURO WINE HARVEST
Replies: 39
Views: 3274

Re: 2008 PORT & DOURO WINE HARVEST

Hi Fred, I am writing this, at Nápoles, and i tought you would be here. Maybe next time.... Today, as i arrived, i brought the sun and hot weather for Douro, it has been such an amazing day and i think it will be like this in a few days. The fog is what i'm worried about since all morning was fogged...
by João Rico
Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:26 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: 2008 PORT & DOURO WINE HARVEST
Replies: 39
Views: 3274

Re: 2008 PORT & DOURO WINE HARVEST

Tuesday is my turno to go to Douro again. I will certainly see some guys from FTLOP

I will leave with a box full of sardines and a lot of wine
by João Rico
Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:26 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: What is the best NON-PORT bottle of wine you've had in 2008?
Replies: 27
Views: 5431

Re: What is the best NON-PORT bottle of wine you've had in 2008?

Well, for me: DRC La Tâche 2002 1910 Fajã do Padres (Madeira) Some huge wines: Niepoort Robustus 2004 Coche-Dury Mersault 1999 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva 1995 Vega Sicilia Único 1986 Mouchão 1970 Barca Velha 1999 Clos Martinet 2000 Domaine du Pegau Cuvee reserve 2004 1870 Mavasia Caves Casa da...
by João Rico
Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:33 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Help needed
Replies: 2
Views: 795

Help needed

Hello all, This photo contest that will be hald in here just touched me as i really wont to win :). Since i was wanting to buy a camera for a long time, this was the excuse. So i bought my 450d canon and now i am looking to buy another lense, a Canos 55-250mm IS, as i was searching a realise that in...
by João Rico
Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:54 am
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: anyone wants to get rid of older Madeiras?
Replies: 7
Views: 988

Re: anyone wants to get rid of older Madeiras?

Hello all, This is what i can arrange at really bargain prices in my opinion: 1863 Leacock Solera Malmsey (2 Btls) 1862 Barbeito Bual Solera (1 Btl) 1826 Leacock Solera Old Cask India (1Btl) 1900 Boal Reserva Solera Madeira House (1Btl) 1880 Malvasia (malmsey) Unknown Producer (2 btls) 1887 Henrique...
by João Rico
Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: anyone wants to get rid of older Madeiras?
Replies: 7
Views: 988

Re: anyone wants to get rid of older Madeiras?

Andreas,


I think i can help you on that.

I have some bottles (5) of 1863 Leacock Malmsey Solera and i can get rid of only 2. So if youre interested just PM me.

I have some more madeiras. I will check what i have more that a can sell


Best Rgrds
by João Rico
Sat Aug 09, 2008 2:02 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: Wine Shop in Gaia
Replies: 5
Views: 877

Re: Wine Shop in Gaia

Sorry for the late answer Andy. As Ronald Wrote, that's the shop he is describing. Huge prices but for me it was great just to see a incredible collection. Ronald, the special things are not even in the wine shop. They keep those on the other side of the river. I really confronted the owner with the...
by João Rico
Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:26 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: Wine Shop in Gaia
Replies: 5
Views: 877

Wine Shop in Gaia

As i was spending a few days in Porto (just arrived yesterday). As i was spending the sunday afternoon walking in Gaia entered in a Wineshop that really dazzled me. What a marvelous collection of Port (and not all is at sight). Lot's of older stuff. Like a 72 Vargellas that i wasn't aware that exist...
by João Rico
Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:09 am
Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
Topic: I just finished my case of Niepoort
Replies: 8
Views: 1283

Re: I just finished my case of Niepoort

I don't have any Tiara from older vintages, but i have already the 07, wich is one i will buy a lot when released in September.

BTW i have now all the Niepoort whites from 07. Amazing vintage, amazing wines.
by João Rico
Tue Jul 29, 2008 11:02 am
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Who is currently putting Ports away for their children?
Replies: 58
Views: 11355

Re: Who is currently putting Ports away for their children?

I do collect everything i can from 2004 Vintage. But those are for my Son to drink with me