What have you opened this week?
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With family, Newman's Port. The only Port with unique canadian history :)
Now produced by Fladgate, I was surprised, it is drinking really well. An elegant, fine and delicate ruby, not too complex but showing what an affordable Port should be like.
Now produced by Fladgate, I was surprised, it is drinking really well. An elegant, fine and delicate ruby, not too complex but showing what an affordable Port should be like.
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Gentlemen, Alan and Bradley The plessure is on me!
Glad You liked the info
And remember, speeking of capitals, its is far worse to "Sell a Port" than to Kobenhavn.
Allan
Glad You liked the info

And remember, speeking of capitals, its is far worse to "Sell a Port" than to Kobenhavn.
Allan
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Andy Velebil Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. William Shakespeare http://www.fortheloveofport.com
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1970 Smith Woodhouse shared with two friends from ATL last night.
I saved a glass for tonight to see how it changes.
I saved a glass for tonight to see how it changes.
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A pair of Amandios Siblings
Had them before, and they are quite good. Just decanted the bottles 4 hours prior to drinking.
Last time the 55er was fantastic, But after a few hours in the decanter the White 57 opend up, and ended up as the wotn..
Saúde
Allan
Had them before, and they are quite good. Just decanted the bottles 4 hours prior to drinking.
Last time the 55er was fantastic, But after a few hours in the decanter the White 57 opend up, and ended up as the wotn..
Saúde
Allan
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Interesting old Colheita's. Wonder when they were bottled, was there a bottling date?
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Wow, very unique looking bottles. Very cool.
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Both the Amandios where bottled in 1971.
And the same pattern as the first time I had the "set". First we had the 55er, and my guests where amazed.
But the White 57 was by far more focused.
Not with any comparison, But when I had the Colheitas from Niepoort 1934 and 1935 with Roy some weeks ago, first we tasted the 34, witch I first found amazing, but followed by the 1935, there was a clear difference in the focus. As Roy explained the 1934 "is All over the place, But the taste of the 1935 is sharp like a laserbeam".
I had the same feeling last night. And that really amuses me, that a port from a very good year of 1955, is overthrown by a White sibling from a much lesser year.
But a great night with nice friends, who got spoiled drinking superp Ports.
Allan
And the same pattern as the first time I had the "set". First we had the 55er, and my guests where amazed.
But the White 57 was by far more focused.
Not with any comparison, But when I had the Colheitas from Niepoort 1934 and 1935 with Roy some weeks ago, first we tasted the 34, witch I first found amazing, but followed by the 1935, there was a clear difference in the focus. As Roy explained the 1934 "is All over the place, But the taste of the 1935 is sharp like a laserbeam".
I had the same feeling last night. And that really amuses me, that a port from a very good year of 1955, is overthrown by a White sibling from a much lesser year.
But a great night with nice friends, who got spoiled drinking superp Ports.
Allan
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Krohn 20 year old. Bottled 2011.
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Allan, I happen to think that 1957 was an excellent year; but I may be biased.
On Saturday night with Stewart, Blair and Bronwyn over, I opened a 50 year old Tawny Port. Really fun juice.
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On Saturday night with Stewart, Blair and Bronwyn over, I opened a 50 year old Tawny Port. Really fun juice.
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2001 Warre's unfiltered LBV - popped and poured. great port after not having had a ruby in months.
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Technically it isn't open yet, but I'm opening a Sandeman 30-yr old tonight once I've cooled off from my run. Reward! 

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[quote="Roy Hersh"]Allan, I happen to think that 1957 was an excellent year; but I may be biased. [friends.gif
Yes yes....I remember. And as You know I tried to sneak a Amandios 57 in Your suitcase, But it was full of dirty laundry
When I on day get to Seattle, I will bring You a sample......
1957 is an excellent Vintage.....
By the Way, Nice pictures popping up, mostly Niepoorts
Allan
Yes yes....I remember. And as You know I tried to sneak a Amandios 57 in Your suitcase, But it was full of dirty laundry

When I on day get to Seattle, I will bring You a sample......
1957 is an excellent Vintage.....
By the Way, Nice pictures popping up, mostly Niepoorts

Allan
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Re: What have you opened this week?
Port on a sunday?
My uncle is Coming over. Something nice on the table.
This blended juice from Borges & Imao just got decanted. Aparently a blend of old Tawnies, from 1907 to 1920.
A little on the sweet side, But Maby it will come together after a few hours in the decanter.
Allan
My uncle is Coming over. Something nice on the table.
This blended juice from Borges & Imao just got decanted. Aparently a blend of old Tawnies, from 1907 to 1920.
A little on the sweet side, But Maby it will come together after a few hours in the decanter.
Allan
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1997 Niepoort LBV
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Krohn 30 year old.
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1984 Krohn Colheita
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Spent the holiday up in the mountains doing some hiking and biking, with little cell and internet (quite refreshing actually), and opened a tasty Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Tawny (and some other wines). Will get a note up soon.
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Just opened a '63 Fonseca. Wow. A little each night will go a long way.
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One of the all-time greats. Enjoy!Jamie G wrote:Just opened a '63 Fonseca. Wow. A little each night will go a long way.
Glenn Elliott