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Gerwin de Graaf
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by Gerwin de Graaf » Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:35 am
Roy Hersh wrote: Gerwin,
Why not one of the very fine 1944 Colheitas from her birth year?
Excellent question Roy!
And I would have for sure, if I had any.
But since the only place that I could get a colheita 1944 (Kopke) that's:
A - not too far away from where I am (134 km) and
B - has it in stock
has a pricetag on it of € 560
I decided to not go for that option just this time
Gary Richardson
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by Gary Richardson » Sat Jun 07, 2014 6:10 am
Another 1987 Souza Vintage Port.
-- Gary
John M.
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by John M. » Mon Jun 09, 2014 12:26 pm
2007 Taylor LBV and a Grahams Six Grapes---for a gents weekend mixed among everyone's favorite stuff (scotch, gin, bourbon, beer, etc.) . All casual drinking.
The Taylor showed nicely--an easy drinker.
I have a love/loath with GSG---seems to me the batches vary and there was a poor set a couple years ago. This bottle and the last I had of this both were very tasty for a Ruby Reserve and seems to be back in form.
Any Port in a storm!
John M.
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by John M. » Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:13 am
Tonight Round 1 of a 10-Year Tawny Tasting:
Croft
Ferreira
Kopke
Quinta do Portal
Sandeman
Smith Woodhouse
Ramos Pinto Quinta da Ervamoira
Although I may swap one out for Niepoort
Any predictions on which two will show best?
Any Port in a storm!
Moses Botbol
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by Moses Botbol » Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:27 am
John M. wrote: Tonight Round 1 of a 10-Year Tawny Tasting:
Croft
Ferreira
Kopke
Quinta do Portal
Sandeman
Smith Woodhouse
Ramos Pinto Quinta da Ervamoira
Although I may swap one out for Niepoort
Any predictions on which two will show best?
I'd put the Croft in last place, followed by Portal; the rest is a toss up depending on personal preference...
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Andy Velebil
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by Andy Velebil » Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:10 am
John M. wrote: Tonight Round 1 of a 10-Year Tawny Tasting:
Croft
Ferreira
Kopke
Quinta do Portal
Sandeman
Smith Woodhouse
Ramos Pinto Quinta da Ervamoira
Although I may swap one out for Niepoort
Any predictions on which two will show best?
Uhh, for me probably the Sandeman and Ferreira (though very different in style). Of course, if you add in Niepoort that is also a favorite 10 year of mine.
David Spriggs
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by David Spriggs » Fri Jun 13, 2014 8:17 am
John M. wrote: Any predictions on which two will show best?
Ferreira and Ramos Pinto.
I'm partial to Ferreira. Both the wines above are unusual because they are a single vineyard tawny. (The Ferreira is from Quinta do Porto)
Gary Richardson
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by Gary Richardson » Sat Jun 14, 2014 2:24 pm
Graham's 30 year Tawny for vacation at Rehoboth Beach.
-- Gary
Andy Velebil
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by Andy Velebil » Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:03 pm
2000 Krohn's Colheita which ended up being corked. Hate when that happens.
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Allan Engelsted Laurents
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by Allan Engelsted Laurents » Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:21 am
Ramos-Pinto (1 Pinto) old Tawny. Maby +40 years old.
A little on the sweet side, and not the longest aftertaste, But what Can You expect. The Tawny was an ordinary Tawny, not made to store, But to drink.
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Glenn E.
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by Glenn E. » Mon Jun 16, 2014 8:34 am
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Michael T
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by Michael T » Mon Jun 16, 2014 3:28 pm
Souza port, 1985, purchased at last FTLOP buying op.
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Michael T
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by Michael T » Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:16 am
Sorry, wrong thread, I meant to post under what have you opened this week. Roy can you move?
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Glenn E.
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by Glenn E. » Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:46 am
Michael T wrote: Sorry, wrong thread, I meant to post under what have you opened this week. Roy can you move?
Done!
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Al B.
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by Al B. » Tue Jun 17, 2014 12:39 pm
A bottle of Graham's 1952 colheita (bottled 2012). This really is a very fine port, not something you can sit and drink all night but a fabulous port to sip and savour.
Roy Hersh
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by Roy Hersh » Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:08 pm
2011 Kopke VP
2011 Quinta do Crasto VP
2011 Dalva VP
2008 Dalva LBV
2008 Quinta do Crasto LBV
2008 Quinta do Noval LBV
2000 Quinta do Noval Colheita
Frederick Blais
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by Frederick Blais » Tue Jun 17, 2014 7:15 pm
Vieira de Sousa 20 yo Tawny. Used a cup of it to make some ice cream with it! Delicious!
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Roy Hersh
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by Roy Hersh » Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:16 am
Some 2012 Vintage Ports!
Allan Engelsted Laurents
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by Allan Engelsted Laurents » Sat Jun 21, 2014 2:43 am
Just Opend a Niepoort "Coroa".
And Cracked open with my new Durand.....It worked super.
Must breathe for a few hours. And Then shared between me and my Girl.
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