What have you opened this week?

Eric Menchen · Post by **Eric Menchen** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 2:30 pm

1994 Quinta do Vesuvio - Strong as usual.
1937 Rocha Colheita, 375ml - An older bottling from 2005, this was certainly tasty but not as great as some other 1937s I've had.

John M. · Post by **John M.** » Mon Dec 18, 2023 5:06 pm

Was figuring out what to have over the Christmas Holiday, could not quite decide then I discovered I have leaker--a 1980 Ferreira. Perfect choice that decided for me!

Tom Archer · Post by **Tom Archer** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 10:09 am

A vintage I've never sampled, other than as a white port, a Taylor 1971 LBV

If you've never tried one, I'll give you a heads up - don't bother!

The bottle was in good order with base of neck level and reasonable colour for its age, but the wine itself seemed dilute and was wholly characterless - so much so that I might spot it in a blind tasting by that trait alone.

This my 30th and last bottle of LBV for home drinking this year. My annual ration of VP for home drinking - 48 btls per year - is two btls away from completion.

A.S. Demka · Post by **A.S. Demka** » Thu Dec 21, 2023 5:11 pm

My last bottle of DR white colheita 2008. Elisabete Almeida told me that they’ve run out of 2008 stock now. Luckily there’s plenty of 2010!

Lucas S · Post by **Lucas S** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:45 pm

Cracked open my first '94 Vesuvio for Christmas Eve. I figured I should try one sooner rather than later, so I can decide to maybe pick up more bottles.

I was expecting much more of a bruiser, but this bottle is smooth and delicious. I left it standing up in the basement in a cabinet for a few months which gave a great pour and it's quite translucent, cork came out easy without Durand. I really enjoyed the '95 so now I'll have to have them side by side at some point, as I'm not sure one which I like better now. The Vesuvio style definitely floats my boat.

Post by **Glenn E.** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:23 pm

A.S. Demka wrote:My last bottle of DR white colheita 2008. Elisabete Almeida told me that they’ve run out of 2008 stock now. Luckily there’s plenty of 2010!

I bought 2 cases of this and still have 8 left. I'll probably have another one at some point over the holidays. It's a fantastic Port!

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:43 pm

1995 Smith Woodhouse Madelena VP. In a beautiful spot, based on this bottle. But no rush either.

Bram C · Post by **Bram C** » Mon Dec 25, 2023 1:38 am

I'm opening a Fonseca 1992 tonight. What do you guys recommend for decanting this bottle (750ML)?

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:56 am

Bram C wrote:I'm opening a Fonseca 1992 tonight. What do you guys recommend for decanting this bottle (750ML)?

6-8 hours is pretty good. I’ve a few of these lately and they’re drinking quite well at the moment.

John M. · Post by **John M.** » Mon Dec 25, 2023 11:35 am

NV Pacheca 30 Year Old Tawny Port on Christmas Eve Eve

Strong butterscotch and praline with a blood orange finish and a hint of barlett pear. Ever so lovely from start to finish--95 Points

1994 Warres

4 hour decant (Should be longer--like 6 hours). Still dark and youthful. Decent nose. As noted in prior tastings of this, bing cherry is the strongest element. A bit spicy and tannic--age a while longer. -- 91 Points

Eric Ifune · Post by **Eric Ifune** » Mon Dec 25, 2023 2:45 pm

2003 Noval LBV Unfiltered.

cliburn · Post by **cliburn** » Mon Dec 25, 2023 5:54 pm

1997 Niepoort and a 30 year San Leonardo tawny.

Post by **Glenn E.** » Mon Dec 25, 2023 9:03 pm

DR 30 year old tawny Port

Tom Archer · Post by **Tom Archer** » Mon Dec 25, 2023 10:20 pm

Offley 35

Second of a pair. When the first was opened, it had a short replacement cork and only fine sediment. It didn't show well and I realised that these were merchant decanted bottles that should have been drunk decades ago.

Second one opened last night to drink through as I see the year out - and it's absolutely gorgeous!

Bram C · Post by **Bram C** » Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:51 am

Andy Velebil wrote: ↑Mon Dec 25, 2023 7:56 am
Bram C wrote:I'm opening a Fonseca 1992 tonight. What do you guys recommend for decanting this bottle (750ML)?
6-8 hours is pretty good. I’ve a few of these lately and they’re drinking quite well at the moment.

It drunk really well! I still have some in the bottle for today.

Moses Botbol · Post by **Moses Botbol** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:01 am

A couple of nights before Christmas we opened an '85 Ferreira. Finished on Christmas night and then pop and pour '80 Sandeman. There's a couple of glasses left for tonight. Initially, it tasted a bit primary, but we were half-in-the-bag when opened. Seems like there's a lot of life in it.

Mike J. W. · Post by **Mike J. W.** » Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:44 am

Andy Velebil wrote: ↑Sun Dec 24, 2023 9:43 pm 1995 Smith Woodhouse Madelena VP. In a beautiful spot, based on this bottle. But no rush either.

This is a very good Port from a somewhat unheralded year. The 1995 Single Quintas from Fonseca, Crasto, Croft, Delaforce, Veusvio, Taylor and of course Smith Woodhouse are all very good and relatively inexpensive at auction.

David Spriggs · Post by **David Spriggs** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:44 am

Kopke 50 Year Old Tawny Port

Mike J. W. · Post by **Mike J. W.** » Sun Dec 31, 2023 9:18 am

John M. wrote: ↑Mon Dec 18, 2023 5:06 pm Was figuring out what to have over the Christmas Holiday, could not quite decide then I discovered I have leaker--a 1980 Ferreira. Perfect choice that decided for me!

How was this?

Jonathan S · Post by **Jonathan S** » Sun Dec 31, 2023 3:55 pm

1977 Smith Woodhouse VP (750 mL) (12-30-23)

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