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by David Aho
Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:24 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Christmas Port
Replies: 22
Views: 3559

Re: Christmas Port

On the 24th: Garrafeira Particular Colheita 1927 (bottled 2007)
On the 25th: Fonseca VP 1977
by David Aho
Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:16 am
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 30 Year Old Tawny Port by S. Leonardo -- (Quinta do Mourão)
Replies: 16
Views: 2008

Re: NV S. Leonardo 30-yr old Tawny

Roy, I'll pair them in January but it would be nice if you could do the same in May.
I just read your TN about S. Leonardo Tanwy 30 YO and I am looking forward to tast it again.
by David Aho
Sat Dec 13, 2008 4:40 am
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 30 Year Old Tawny Port by S. Leonardo -- (Quinta do Mourão)
Replies: 16
Views: 2008

Re: NV S. Leonardo 30-yr old Tawny

Otto, I get the name after married... my wife is half Swedish/Finnish.
by David Aho
Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: Other Portuguese Wines and Tasting Notes
Topic: What is the BEST D.O.C. Douro you've had in 2nd 1/2 of 2008?
Replies: 19
Views: 3372

Re: What is the BEST D.O.C. Douro you've had in 2nd 1/2 of 2008?

Red: Quinta do Vallado Adelaide 2005

White: Quinta de Porrais Reserva White 2007
by David Aho
Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Which port has surprised you most
Replies: 26
Views: 3793

Re: Which port has surprised you most

Quinta do Vallado Tawny 10 Y.O.
by David Aho
Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:07 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Paul Simon - The Sound of Silence
Replies: 2
Views: 312

Paul Simon - The Sound of Silence

Since I am a big fan of Paul Simon and sometimes I am drinking my PORT while I am listening to his records, I was wondering which PORT would you drink if you were listening to one of his big hits: "The Sound of Silence".
by David Aho
Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Do you drink more Port alone ... or with others?
Replies: 56
Views: 9710

Re: Do you drink more Port alone ... or with others?

The majoraty of the time alone (Tawny). When I have visits of family and friends then we go for a VP.
by David Aho
Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:52 am
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 30 Year Old Tawny Port by S. Leonardo -- (Quinta do Mourão)
Replies: 16
Views: 2008

Re: NV S. Leonardo 30-yr old Tawny

Andy,

I'll pair them after X-tmas and I'll come back to you.
by David Aho
Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:43 am
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 30 Year Old Tawny Port by S. Leonardo -- (Quinta do Mourão)
Replies: 16
Views: 2008

Re: NV S. Leonardo 30-yr old Tawny

Thanks Andy. I am lucky to have the S. Leonardo Tawnies here in Sweden and the prices are not high at all: http://www.systembolaget.se/Applikationer/Sok/ResultatLista.htm?Sok=e2&SokKriteria=porto%20s%20leonardo&Butik=0&SidNr=1&SortKol=namn&Asc=1&BackUrl={23ACBE5C-C82F-47B8-85...
by David Aho
Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 30 Year Old Tawny Port by S. Leonardo -- (Quinta do Mourão)
Replies: 16
Views: 2008

Re: NV S. Leonardo 30-yr old Tawny

Hej!!! It was a long time since my last comment but I am back. Better later then never... Andy, I can tell you that S.Leonardo Ports are export to Sweden and to our neighbours in Finland. Actually I was with the producer 1 month ago in a tasting in Stockholm in a wine club. Beautiful Ports all of th...
by David Aho
Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:00 am
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: MORE PORT TRIVIA
Replies: 2
Views: 848

Re: MORE PORT TRIVIA

If I am not wrong the taxes for a bottle of 75cl is 0,42€, that means that the taxes/pipe is 308€.
by David Aho
Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:40 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Largest Port Tank
Replies: 10
Views: 1505

Re: Largest Port Tank

Roy, you can call me David. I didn't have time to visit VinoLogia and when I pass by it was closed. Have you seen the barril that RCV dedicated to the Swedish King? It says VINTAGE 1986 but know is a colheita :) 1 million liter... here we go. Actually that number come to my mind but I didn't want to...
by David Aho
Tue Jun 03, 2008 2:50 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Largest Port Tank
Replies: 10
Views: 1505

Re: Largest Port Tank

Thanks you Mr. Hersh!!! You don't find all the answers in the books, so you have to read the FTLOP...
To be hinest I haven't read the FTLOP... I visited Real Companhia Velha in March and that why I know. May I ask you what is the capacity?
Continue the good work.
by David Aho
Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Largest Port Tank
Replies: 10
Views: 1505

Re: Largest Port Tank

I think it is at Real Companhia Velha in Gaia. Regarding the capacity, no idea.. but it's a lot :D