For The Love Of Port

Posted: **Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:50 am**

Michael M. wrote:No, Moses, both not yet tried. Yes, pretty much variation in style. I had ( at his home with Axel P.) the Croft 10 years old Tawny, which was rather rustic in style but which I liked neverthless. I could purchase Ramos Pinto 10 years old for 25 EUR in my town. The 30 years old Ramos Pinto for 60 EUR looks quiet cheap in comparision. Unfortunately, they do not offer the 20 years old Ramos Pinto . Delaforce, His Eminence Choice is about 19 EUR in Germany , still more than my Ferreira.

The 30 years old Ramos Pinto for 60 EUR is pretty cheap indeed. That one should blow you away for something special.

Delaforce, His Eminence Choice for 19 EUR is worth checking out. I enjoy the real vanilla and dried fruits considering it's just a 10 year. After all, it's the "His Eminence Choice" and I bet "He" could choose whatever "He" wants, lol...

Posted: **Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:31 am**

Moses Botbol wrote:
Michael M. wrote:No, Moses, both not yet tried. Yes, pretty much variation in style. I had ( at his home with Axel P.) the Croft 10 years old Tawny, which was rather rustic in style but which I liked neverthless. I could purchase Ramos Pinto 10 years old for 25 EUR in my town. The 30 years old Ramos Pinto for 60 EUR looks quiet cheap in comparision. Unfortunately, they do not offer the 20 years old Ramos Pinto . Delaforce, His Eminence Choice is about 19 EUR in Germany , still more than my Ferreira.
The 30 years old Ramos Pinto for 60 EUR is pretty cheap indeed. That one should blow you away for something special.

Delaforce, His Eminence Choice for 19 EUR is worth checking out. I enjoy the real vanilla and dried fruits considering it's just a 10 year. After all, it's the "His Eminence Choice" and I bet "He" could choose whatever "He" wants, lol...

But also the lower personel knows well. One of my dealers for Vouvray told me that a huge amount of the Vouvray from the Domaine du Aubusières (Le Marigny, Les Girardières) he offers (for decent 8 EUR) is bought by german churches for the mass . One church made the begin and now he delivers 4 or 5 churches. Not that bad, several times a day a nice Vouvray! A kind of employee gratification perhaps.

Posted: **Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:51 am**

2000 Dow Porto Vintage
2000 Graham Porto Vintage
2000 Fonseca Porto Vintage

Posted: **Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:33 pm**

I did buy a trio of Delaforce 1991 Quinta Corte. At 54$, finally SAQ did give us some savings.... First bottle is slightly oxydized though... no savings with great value I guess

Posted: **Sun Sep 13, 2009 12:49 pm**

Frederick Blais wrote:I did buy a trio of Delaforce 1991 Quinta Corte. At 54$, finally SAQ did give us some savings.... First bottle is slightly oxydized though... no savings with great value I guess

Can you return it?

Posted: **Mon Sep 14, 2009 7:48 am**

Found a new wine store not to far from me that has a good Portuguese selection. So I picked up a 2008 Quinta de Azevedo Vinho Verde for $8 and a 2003 Quinta de Ventozelo LBV (unfiltered) $11/375ml. Had both last night...TN's to follow.

Posted: **Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:04 am**

Andy Velebil wrote:Found a new wine store not to far from me that has a good Portuguese selection. So I picked up a 2008 Quinta de Azevedo Vinho Verde for $8 and a 2003 Quinta de Ventozelo LBV (unfiltered) $11/375ml. Had both last night...TN's to follow.

I would not expect much from Quinta de Ventozelo LBV. I bought that more than once only to remember I did not like much the previous time... A mistake repeated several times... I look at the price and just throw in the shopping basket...

Posted: **Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:39 am**

Moses,
Check out my TN. The 2003 LBV was quite nice.

Posted: **Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:03 pm**

This week, to celebrate three full months on the new job, I purchased a Qunita de Ventozelo 1998 LBV, which turned out very nice... very nice indeed. Also a "house" Niepoort Ruby which is a fan favourite (if the fan is me!)

Oh, and hello again! I know... it has been FAR too long. Hopefully this new job will allow me to have a lot more time to visit around here more often.

Todd

Posted: **Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:35 pm**

1994 Vesuvio for $41. At that price I couldn't resist and bought it all. I keep buying this Port... but I think this will be my last purchase. Awesome wine!
-Dave-

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:10 am**

David Spriggs wrote:1994 Vesuvio for $41. At that price I couldn't resist and bought it all.

That is a good price. How many did you buy?

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2009 9:58 am**

David Spriggs wrote:1994 Vesuvio for $41.

That's an excellent price! Was that at auction, or one of your overseas purchases?

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2009 1:20 pm**

I've found the Delaforce His Eminence Choice for $8.00 at a local wine shop, of course I purchased quite a few! Recently, I also picked up some 1991 Quinta Corte for $25.00 - both purchases seemed like no-brainers. For whatever reason I seem to have found quite a few deals on Delaforce lately.

Marc

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:30 pm**

Marc J. wrote:I've found the Delaforce His Eminence Choice for $8.00 at a local wine shop, of course I purchased quite a few! Recently, I also picked up some 1991 Quinta Corte for $25.00 - both purchases seemed like no-brainers. For whatever reason I seem to have found quite a few deals on Delaforce lately.

Marc

A lot of big stores have to dump wines from distributors to make way for the next years supply. I see port at good prices in the bin ends here in the summer.

Posted: **Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:42 pm**

Moses Botbol wrote:
David Spriggs wrote:1994 Vesuvio for $41. At that price I couldn't resist and bought it all.
That is a good price. How many did you buy?

Yes, this was an overseas purchase (wholesale). I bought 3 cases (that's 36 bottles). Yeah... a bit excessive, but this was less than I paid on release 13 years ago. My reasoning? Is there such a thing as owning too much 1994 Vesuvio? ...... I didn't think so.

-Dave-

Posted: **Sat Sep 19, 2009 6:49 am**

David Spriggs wrote:Yes, this was an overseas purchase (wholesale). I bought 3 cases (that's 36 bottles). Yeah... a bit excessive, but this was less than I paid on release 13 years ago. My reasoning? Is there such a thing as owning too much 1994 Vesuvio? ...... I didn't think so.
-Dave-

Even with shipping you made out? Good for you!

Posted: **Sat Sep 19, 2009 11:15 am**

Moses,

In fact a large supermarket chain now has Taylor 2001 & 2003 LBV for $11.00/bottle. The store manager said that they were now discontinued and they needed the space for their new orders.

Marc

Posted: **Sat Sep 19, 2009 3:39 pm**

Moses Botbol wrote:Even with shipping you made out? Good for you!

Thanks! I'm happy about it, but my wife isn't. I'll have to cut back on something else.
Yes, with shipping it's still a great deal IMHO. Shipping and all taxes, duty, etc adds $10 a bottle.

Posted: **Sat Sep 19, 2009 4:06 pm**

David Spriggs wrote:I'm happy about it, but my wife isn't.

I'd be happy to take 6 or 12 off your hands if it would help keep your wife happy. Purely to help keep your home life blissful, of course.

Posted: **Sat Sep 19, 2009 10:42 pm**

Glenn E. wrote:
David Spriggs wrote:I'm happy about it, but my wife isn't.
I'd be happy to take 6 or 12 off your hands if it would help keep your wife happy. Purely to help keep your home life blissful, of course.

LOL!

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