For The Love Of Port

Posted: **Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:28 pm**

Andy Velebil wrote:He's referring to the change in Selo style I think. That was around 1973??

My recollection, which is vague, is that 1972 was the last year of the old style and 1973 was the first year of the new style. Or that's how it would have been, had anyone actually made any Port in 1972 or 1973!

Posted: **Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:33 pm**

Possible. Regardless, There is some leeway to keep in mind as to when the producer ran out of their old stocks and started using the new.

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Posted: **Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:53 am**

Thanks Eric, Glenn and Andy for clearing things out.

Allan

Posted: **Tue Dec 16, 2014 4:08 pm**

3 cases of Fonseca Bin 27 .375ml bottles for $5 each (oddly I felt British for a few minutes).

Posted: **Tue Dec 16, 2014 5:38 pm**

Andy Velebil wrote:3 cases of Fonseca Bin 27 .375ml bottles for $5 each (oddly I felt British for a few minutes).

I love those and for $5 how could you go wrong---just wish I could get that deal here.

Posted: **Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:25 pm**

1945 Croft. It's coming with me to Florida to join the two bottles of 1963 Graham's for Christmas celebrations

Posted: **Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:44 pm**

Hi Guys,

I just bought a Smith Woodhouse LBV 2002. But nobody on this forum has ever tasted it or even bothered to leave a tasting note...
I'll try to let you know. Anybody who has some more information about this vintage or particular bottle ? Cost me about 36 dollar.

Posted: **Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:53 pm**

Ricardo D wrote:Hi Guys,

I just bought a Smith Woodhouse LBV 2002. But nobody on this forum has ever tasted it or even bothered to leave a tasting note...
I'll try to let you know. Anybody who has some more information about this vintage or particular bottle ? Cost me about 36 dollar.

Hi Ricardo---I have not had this vintage but Smith Woodhouse LBVs are among the best LBVs IMHO...they are not released until about 10 years old so they are somewhat aged with great provenence. I usually open 18-24 hours before; that may be a lot but do not suggest pop and pour either. I usually pay about $25 to $28 per bottle. Enjoy!!

Posted: **Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:13 pm**

Lars F wrote:2 Smith Woodhouse Madelena 1996 VP
1 Smith woodhouse LBV 2002

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Hi Lars,
Purchased a SW LBV 2002 today. (256 NoK). Have you opened the bottle yet? No tasting notes on this forum yet.

Posted: **Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:22 pm**

John M. wrote:
Ricardo D wrote:Hi Guys,

I just bought a Smith Woodhouse LBV 2002. But nobody on this forum has ever tasted it or even bothered to leave a tasting note...
I'll try to let you know. Anybody who has some more information about this vintage or particular bottle ? Cost me about 36 dollar.
Hi Ricardo---I have not had this vintage but Smith Woodhouse LBVs are among the best LBVs IMHO...they are not released until about 10 years old so they are somewhat aged with great provenence. I usually open 18-24 hours before; that may be a lot but do not suggest pop and pour either. I usually pay about $25 to $28 per bottle. Enjoy!!

Thanks John. I'll keep that in mind.

Posted: **Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:25 pm**

Ricardo D wrote:I just bought a Smith Woodhouse LBV 2002. But nobody on this forum has ever tasted it or even bothered to leave a tasting note...

As John mentioned, unlike some other labels, these are typically held for some time at the lodge before release. My local store only started selling the 2001 this year.

Posted: **Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:06 am**

Got a few things for a bargain price...

2008 Q do Portal LBV
2002 Warres LBV
2007 Grahams LBV
Delaforce Reserve Tawny

Posted: **Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:20 am**

Ricardo D wrote:Hi Guys,

I just bought a Smith Woodhouse LBV 2002. But nobody on this forum has ever tasted it or even bothered to leave a tasting note...
I'll try to let you know. Anybody who has some more information about this vintage or particular bottle ? Cost me about 36 dollar.

2002 was a tough year in the Douro, basically washed out with lots of rain. Almost no one made a VP in this year. The plus side is many of the top grapes went to LBV's instead. I recently had a 2002 Warre's LBV that was very pleasant, but softer bodied than normal.

Posted: **Wed Dec 24, 2014 6:05 am**

3x Burmester 1998 VP, 13€ each

Split buy from a 12 case with my brother in law.

Posted: **Wed Dec 24, 2014 3:12 pm**

Been a while since stopped by last...

5 x Ferreira 20 YO
8 x 1983 Graham VP halves

Posted: **Sat Dec 27, 2014 12:30 am**

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Well, I didn't exactly purchase these, but my visiting parents bankrolled a trip to my favorite b&m store for a birthday present, and I finally got the 1997 Quinta do Vesuvio magnum that I've been eying for at least a year. (The store had the bottle in its special cellar section.)

Posted: **Sat Dec 27, 2014 6:41 am**

Warres Reserve Ruby for $6. Was in the "bin end" while picking out some Burgundy deals.

Posted: **Mon Dec 29, 2014 12:46 am**

Just won the bid on a bottle of Niepoort's "VV" port. I exchanged emails with Dirk Niepoort earlier in the week and he reports that it's a phenomenal wine with most of the blend being wines from the mid-1800s. I'm looking forward to trying this one. Happy John!

Posted: **Mon Dec 29, 2014 6:38 am**

John Danza wrote:Just won the bid on a bottle of Niepoort's "VV" port. I exchanged emails with Dirk Niepoort earlier in the week and he reports that it's a phenomenal wine with most of the blend being wines from the mid-1800s. I'm looking forward to trying this one. Happy John!

Ah, so it was you. I won't tell David you out bid him

LOL

I picked up a 1970 Warre's Magnum the other day.

Posted: **Mon Dec 29, 2014 10:29 am**

John Danza wrote:Just won the bid on a bottle of Niepoort's "VV" port. I exchanged emails with Dirk Niepoort earlier in the week and he reports that it's a phenomenal wine with most of the blend being wines from the mid-1800s. I'm looking forward to trying this one. Happy John!

Congrats! I'm jealous.

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