FTLOP Tasting: Pre-2000 LBV's - UPDATED: 4/1/14
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Re: FTLOP Tasting: Pre-2000 LBV's
Hey Roy:
Vic and I are in! Will have to do some digging to find older LBVs. But, heck, that is half the fun!
-Lisa
Vic and I are in! Will have to do some digging to find older LBVs. But, heck, that is half the fun!
-Lisa
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Excellent, glad to have David and Lisa & Vic joining us.
David, yes, the label clearly shouts Gaivosa, but we both know who is behind that Port and Douro producer.
Update done.
David, yes, the label clearly shouts Gaivosa, but we both know who is behind that Port and Douro producer.
Update done.
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Great! I just wanted to be sure not to bring the same thingRoy Hersh wrote: David, yes, the label clearly shouts Gaivosa, but we both know who is behind that Port and Douro producer.
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While loading up my new fridge and re-arranging things, I discovered a 1976 Smith Woodhouse LBV that I'd completely forgotten about. According to the "What Port(s) have you purchased this week?" thread I bought it earlier this year along with some 1983 Ramos Pinto VP, but I don't remember doing it!
This tasting seems like a perfect opportunity to open it!
This tasting seems like a perfect opportunity to open it!
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I love it when that happens. Was that a winebid bottle?Glenn E. wrote:While loading up my new fridge and re-arranging things, I discovered a 1976 Smith Woodhouse LBV that I'd completely forgotten about. According to the "What Port(s) have you purchased this week?" thread I bought it earlier this year along with some 1983 Ramos Pinto VP, but I don't remember doing it!
This tasting seems like a perfect opportunity to open it!
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It would be fun, but Phyllis & I are going to have to pass. Hopefully we'll make it up for the FTLOP anniversary later in the year.
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No, it came from a store in Illinois where I found some 1983 Ramos Pinto. I probably added the LBV to fill out the 6-pack.Bradley Bogdan wrote:I love it when that happens. Was that a winebid bottle?Glenn E. wrote:While loading up my new fridge and re-arranging things, I discovered a 1976 Smith Woodhouse LBV that I'd completely forgotten about. According to the "What Port(s) have you purchased this week?" thread I bought it earlier this year along with some 1983 Ramos Pinto VP, but I don't remember doing it!
This tasting seems like a perfect opportunity to open it!
Glenn Elliott
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Is there still a space open for me? If so, please count me in!
-Lindsay
-Lindsay
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Updated.
Lindsay you're in for sure!
Lindsay you're in for sure!
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Found '97 and '99 Niepoort LBVs in Buffalo and will schlep them back for the tasting! According to wine-searcher, apparently this shop was the only place in the country with them. I know Niepoort is tougher to find anyway, but is Niepoort LBV that rare in the US?
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Older ones, yes. Newer ones are a little easier.Bradley Bogdan wrote:Found '97 and '99 Niepoort LBVs in Buffalo and will schlep them back for the tasting! According to wine-searcher, apparently this shop was the only place in the country with them. I know Niepoort is tougher to find anyway, but is Niepoort LBV that rare in the US?
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Niepoort's former importer was ... let's just say, focused on the top name Burgs in their portfolio, whilst ignoring Dirk's Ports for the most part.
Thank you Bradley for finding those gems!
Thank you Bradley for finding those gems!
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Guess that's why he's "former"!Roy Hersh wrote:Niepoort's former importer was ... let's just say, focused on the top name Burgs in their portfolio, whilst ignoring Dirk's Ports for the most part.
Thank you Bradley for finding those gems!
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No kidding and real shame. I know Nina was good about pushing Dirk's stuff but she left last year to start her own companyRoy Hersh wrote:Niepoort's former importer was ... let's just say, focused on the top name Burgs in their portfolio, whilst ignoring Dirk's Ports for the most part.
Thank you Bradley for finding those gems!
Andy Velebil Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. William Shakespeare http://www.fortheloveofport.com
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Yep, very unfortunate all around.
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I'd like to join.
Best, ER
Best, ER
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I have my two LBVs for this tasting. I managed to round up a Taylor 1999 LBV and a Quinta de Ventozelo LBV 1998. This will be for Vic and myself. I have a line on a couple of 1995 Smith Woodhouse LBVs for a good price that I might snag as well, but am still emailing with the company.
-Lisa
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Ventozolo, that's the largest Quinta in the Douro, am I right? :0)Lisa Stevens wrote:I have my two LBVs for this tasting. I managed to round up a Taylor 1999 LBV and a Quinta de Ventozelo LBV 1998. This will be for Vic and myself. I have a line on a couple of 1995 Smith Woodhouse LBVs for a good price that I might snag as well, but am still emailing with the company.
-Lisa
In all seriousness, before the trivia answer, I'd never heard of this Quinta and I'm excited to try it. Thanks for finding it!
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Alas, the stupid online retailer sent me an email yesterday saying that my entire order of ports was out of stock. I had five different ports in that order and, nada. Someone should tell that store to enter the 90's with real time inventory on the web. :/.
Now I have to find other LBVs. Hopefully my Smith Woodhouse lead comes through.
-Lisa
Now I have to find other LBVs. Hopefully my Smith Woodhouse lead comes through.
-Lisa
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Lisa,
Out the retailer so we all can avoid the disappointments!
I am updating the first topic in the thread to include Eric R. etc.
Out the retailer so we all can avoid the disappointments!
I am updating the first topic in the thread to include Eric R. etc.
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