That's funny. My targeted retirement date is 5/31/2024.Tom Archer wrote:1 x Double magnum T80
1 x Imperial T85
Stocks for the annual large format dinners I plan to hold after I retire - currently expected to commence 5/11/2024 - getting nicely up to speed..
What Port(s) have you purchased this week?
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"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 pair of 1963 Martinez VPs.
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At the beginning of this year, I was a year ahead on my retirement outlook. With the market turns this year, I now think I'm a year behind. But looking at my PORTfolio, I still have things to drink.Mike J. W. wrote:That's funny. My targeted retirement date is 5/31/2024.Tom Archer wrote:I plan to hold after I retire - currently expected to commence 5/11/2024 - getting nicely up to speed..
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3 Gould Campbell 1963
A case of Ferreira 1995 at under $21 a bottle.
A case of Ferreira 1995 at under $21 a bottle.
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Quinta do Vesuvio 750ml £45
Quinta do Noval 2015 "on the QT" 750ml £37.50
Has anyone tried this "on the QT" version - how does it differ from the standard vintage (if at all)?
Quinta do Noval 2015 "on the QT" 750ml £37.50
Has anyone tried this "on the QT" version - how does it differ from the standard vintage (if at all)?
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I’ve not tried it but it is a totally different blend from the actual Noval VP. Think of it more as a Noval Silval VP and not the full Quinta do Noval blend. Should still be a very nice earlier maturing Port.Zak Romaszko wrote:Quinta do Vesuvio 750ml £45
Quinta do Noval 2015 "on the QT" 750ml £37.50
Has anyone tried this "on the QT" version - how does it differ from the standard vintage (if at all)?
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I suspected as much - £37.50 would have been a little too good. Either way, looking forward to trying it (probably younger than it deservesAndy Velebil wrote:I’ve not tried it but it is a totally different blend from the actual Noval VP. Think of it more as a Noval Silval VP and not the full Quinta do Noval blend. Should still be a very nice earlier maturing Port.Zak Romaszko wrote:Quinta do Vesuvio 750ml £45
Quinta do Noval 2015 "on the QT" 750ml £37.50
Has anyone tried this "on the QT" version - how does it differ from the standard vintage (if at all)?

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2 x 1970 Borges VP, thanks to Lisa pointing it out on Last Bottle.
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2015 Quevedo VP
1955 Cockburn VP
1955 Cockburn VP
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The Noval QT was hard to resist at that price. If you try one, let us know what you think of it.Zak Romaszko wrote:Quinta do Vesuvio 750ml £45
Quinta do Noval 2015 "on the QT" 750ml £37.50
Has anyone tried this "on the QT" version - how does it differ from the standard vintage (if at all)?
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Re: What Port(s) have you purchased this week?
Kopke 1975
Niepoort 1997
Both colheitas
Niepoort 1997
Both colheitas
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Smith Woodhouse VP 2011
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I'm picking up some Quevedo 40 year old from Lisa tonight - she found a couple of cases on sale at a website and bought it all for us as a group.
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A bottle of 1863 Niepoort in a lovely Lalique decanter which I found in an auction in Hong Kong.
And then I woke up. Wow, well done Dirk! Completely changing the market for old port.
And then I woke up. Wow, well done Dirk! Completely changing the market for old port.
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I need to know about these websites.Glenn E. wrote:I'm picking up some Quevedo 40 year old from Lisa tonight - she found a couple of cases on sale at a website and bought it all for us as a group.

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The China train on vintage port is just starting... It's not going to be long before craziness happens with older vintages like has with Bordeaux and Burgundy... Red, old, exclusive and sweet tasting. How it took as long as it has is pretty amazing considering VP is right up the Chinese alley.Al B. wrote:A bottle of 1863 Niepoort in a lovely Lalique decanter which I found in an auction in Hong Kong.
...And then I woke up. Wow, well done Dirk! Completely changing the market for old port.
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1968 Krohn Colheita, 3x. Bottled 2008 isn't so great, but I have a particular fondness for 1968.
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2 x 1970 Borges VP. Price was low enough to take a flyer and see what it's like.
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I know when the San Leonardo "100" was released in California, one of the better markets was Chinese stores. Visitors from China would buy it there.The China train on vintage port is just starting... It's not going to be long before craziness happens with older vintages like has with Bordeaux and Burgundy... Red, old, exclusive and sweet tasting. How it took as long as it has is pretty amazing considering VP is right up the Chinese alley.
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Dow’s crusted 2007. Rescued the last bottle at the store. Why they had it I have no idea.