What Port(s) have you purchased this week?
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3x Barros Tawny Port 100th Anniversary
I was outbid on 1968 Taylor Quinta de Vargellas. That's my birthyear, but it turns out the bottles were in Hong Kong, so I'm not too disappointed to miss out.
I was outbid on 1968 Taylor Quinta de Vargellas. That's my birthyear, but it turns out the bottles were in Hong Kong, so I'm not too disappointed to miss out.
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3 x 2005 Croft Quinta da Roêda VP
"I have often thought that the aim of Port is to give you a good and durable hangover, so that during the next day you should be reminded of the splendid occasion the night before." - Hungarian/British journalist & author George Mikes
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a bit of a guess at a fair price.. a lot of
2x Butler Nephew 1975 VP in good very condition.
4x Butler Nephew old tawny. 2 different labels and they both mention the number 305. i would like to know what that means.. there is no year indicated but they were bottled over 40 years ago. the older looking yellow-ish label bottles don't have a selo and i think they are bottled in Belgium. no T-stoppers on any of them.
the tawnies also look very pale. as i'm not a tawny drinker i wonder what to do with these..
2x Butler Nephew 1975 VP in good very condition.
4x Butler Nephew old tawny. 2 different labels and they both mention the number 305. i would like to know what that means.. there is no year indicated but they were bottled over 40 years ago. the older looking yellow-ish label bottles don't have a selo and i think they are bottled in Belgium. no T-stoppers on any of them.
the tawnies also look very pale. as i'm not a tawny drinker i wonder what to do with these..
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Get two more---even my wife likes it!John M. wrote:2 x 375 of Quinta do Portal 10 Year White Port. Had over the weekend and an easy drinker. Makes a great cellar defender---plus its pretty.
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6 x Fonseca '85
12 x Fonseca Guimaraes '95 in halves
12 x Fonseca Guimaraes '95 in halves
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Nice score! Especially the '85's.Claus P wrote:6 x Fonseca '85
12 x Fonseca Guimaraes '95 in halves
"I have often thought that the aim of Port is to give you a good and durable hangover, so that during the next day you should be reminded of the splendid occasion the night before." - Hungarian/British journalist & author George Mikes
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6 x Graham's 1997 VP.
Had to after re-tasting it this past month.
Had to after re-tasting it this past month.
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Been away for a while but the recent NYC Vesuvio Vertical brought my Port appetite back
Over the last couple weeks got
- 5 x 1985 Warre VP
- 5 x Taylor 1977 VP
- 3 x Graham 1970 VP
- 2 x Taylor 1970 VP
- 1 x 1.5L Fonseca 1970 VP
Got some of these at prices clearly lower than past auction prices on WMJ...
Are you getting the sense that port auction prices are going lower of late?
Over the last couple weeks got
- 5 x 1985 Warre VP
- 5 x Taylor 1977 VP
- 3 x Graham 1970 VP
- 2 x Taylor 1970 VP
- 1 x 1.5L Fonseca 1970 VP
Got some of these at prices clearly lower than past auction prices on WMJ...
Are you getting the sense that port auction prices are going lower of late?
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3 x Graham's Blend No. 5 White Port - bring on the summer for some Portonics!
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Be like that LOL!Derek T. wrote:3 x Graham's Blend No. 5 White Port - bring on the summer for some Portonics!
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With some clear exceptions for very special Ports, I have seen prices soften a little. I don’t know whether this is a long term trend or just a short term blip.Miguel Simoes wrote:Been away for a while but the recent NYC Vesuvio Vertical brought my Port appetite back
Over the last couple weeks got
- 5 x 1985 Warre VP
- 5 x Taylor 1977 VP
- 3 x Graham 1970 VP
- 2 x Taylor 1970 VP
- 1 x 1.5L Fonseca 1970 VP
Got some of these at prices clearly lower than past auction prices on WMJ...
Are you getting the sense that port auction prices are going lower of late?
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This is also the time of year when Port purchases decrease. It's not cold out anymore and some people are stressing over their taxes.Miguel Simoes wrote:Are you getting the sense that port auction prices are going lower of late?
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That's smart, certainly could be!David Spriggs wrote:This is also the time of year when Port purchases decrease. It's not cold out anymore and some people are stressing over their taxes.Miguel Simoes wrote:Are you getting the sense that port auction prices are going lower of late?
Got a few more this past weekend, close to/at opening.
5 x 1977 Dow VP
1 x 1977 Fonseca VP
3 x 1975 Fonseca VP
1 x 1970 Dow VP
2 x 1970 Warre VP
1 x 1970 Taylor VP
2 x 1970 Fonseca VP
1 x 1963 Graham VP
Got these for shy of $80 per. All were mixed lots... may the 75 F be drinkable and the 77 D not be corked - have had a number of them that were.
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Wow! Quite a haul. Nice work! Yes. Agreed on those. Actually I've had more than a few leakers with the 1977 Dow, but yes, my fair share of corked too.Miguel Simoes wrote:Got a few more this past weekend, close to/at opening.
5 x 1977 Dow VP
1 x 1977 Fonseca VP
3 x 1975 Fonseca VP
1 x 1970 Dow VP
2 x 1970 Warre VP
1 x 1970 Taylor VP
2 x 1970 Fonseca VP
1 x 1963 Graham VP
Got these for shy of $80 per. All were mixed lots... may the 75 F be drinkable and the 77 D not be corked - have had a number of them that were.
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2 x Taylor Fladgate Quinta de Vargellas 1987 - at a very good price.
I was at an off-site Sales meeting and I stopped at a local liquor store just to see what they might have. Their selection wasn't very big, but there they were just sitting there minding their own business. First time I've ever seen them at a store. I bought two and left one behind.
I was at an off-site Sales meeting and I stopped at a local liquor store just to see what they might have. Their selection wasn't very big, but there they were just sitting there minding their own business. First time I've ever seen them at a store. I bought two and left one behind.
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Lucky! That Port is incredibly difficult to find.Mike J. W. wrote:2 x Taylor Fladgate Quinta de Vargellas 1987 - at a very good price.
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Agreed. I've looked for a good while and only managed to get one.David Spriggs wrote:Lucky! That Port is incredibly difficult to find.Mike J. W. wrote:2 x Taylor Fladgate Quinta de Vargellas 1987 - at a very good price.
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2011 Alves de Sousa VP
"I have often thought that the aim of Port is to give you a good and durable hangover, so that during the next day you should be reminded of the splendid occasion the night before." - Hungarian/British journalist & author George Mikes
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11x 1992 Fonseca VP, 375s
I always like to have some splits around, and I'm running low on my 1994 Warres 375s.
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I always like to have some splits around, and I'm running low on my 1994 Warres 375s.
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I agree. Good for weekday sipping :)Eric Menchen wrote:11x 1992 Fonseca VP, 375s
I always like to have some splits around, and I'm running low on my 1994 Warres 375s.
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