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Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 4:11 pm
by Roy Hersh
My pleasure, Jeff.
Mark, no, there will be no OWC's made available here in the USA.
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:02 pm
by Bradley Bogdan
Just curious Roy, will the labeling between the 40+ bottlings all be distinctive? Obviously the smaller bottle will define the one, but just curious how you guys navigated the labeling laws while still communicating the different blends.
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Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 10:37 pm
by Roy Hersh
As in the offer, my tasting note on the 60, clearly states how it will read on the label. The 100 will be distinctive too. 10-40 same as it ever was. Trust that there will be no confusion. This is from an IVDP and US TTB regulatory standpoint.
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 11:05 pm
by Rune EG
This morning is Sunday 5th April here in Europe.
I have just sent my order to Mourao.
Totally 36 bottles:
12 x 60 yrs, 6 x 40 yrs, 6 x 30 yrs
2 each of the three vintage ports
2 each of the 2002 / 2003 / 2004-Douro reds
Thanks again Roy and Miguel for putting all this together.
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:23 am
by Andy Velebil
Well so much for cutting back on buying. Two cases later...
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Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 8:51 am
by Eric Ifune
I did two cases as well.
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Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:15 am
by Sandy Becker
Order placed. Cellar now full, wallet now empty.
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 9:43 am
by Glenn E.
A case and a half for me. But OH BOY WHAT A CASE! The half is cellar defenders to protect the case!
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 11:51 am
by Andy Velebil
Glenn E. wrote:A case and a half for me. But OH BOY WHAT A CASE! The half is cellar defenders to protect the case!
I did get a bunch of 10/20 tawny's as I've got a bunch of the 30/40 already and just topped up on what I had of those. Also got a grip of the Douro wines as I've drunk some of what I already own so backfilled those and got a couple I didn't already have. Looks like I've got a few months until they arrive so I need to start making room in the cellar....anyone around the LA area

Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2015 5:40 pm
by Mark L
I managed both to keep my order to just one case.... and yet also to spend more than I had originally anticipated.
I think I'm going to regret in some way both aspects of my order! haha.
(well, maybe not the second part, though I do liken it to whipping off a bandaid.)
Can't wait for summer!
And Thanks again, Roy for all the diligence and hard work!
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 8:54 am
by Eric Menchen
With a pretty full cellar I ordered just a case, a mix of 10, 20, 30, 40, "60," with emphasis on the 30 which I think is a great QPR and I've tasted multiple times before.
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:04 am
by Glenn E.
Andy Velebil wrote:Glenn E. wrote:A case and a half for me. But OH BOY WHAT A CASE! The half is cellar defenders to protect the case!
I did get a bunch of 10/20 tawny's as I've got a bunch of the 30/40 already and just topped up on what I had of those. Also got a grip of the Douro wines as I've drunk some of what I already own so backfilled those and got a couple I didn't already have. Looks like I've got a few months until they arrive so I need to start making room in the cellar....anyone around the LA area

Yeah I picked up a pair each of 30 and 40 to replenish my supply. I was down to 3 of each in the cellar... that's running low on such great juice!
I didn't get as many as Rune, but the biggest chunk of my order is the 60. Crazy good Port at a really good price! Really put a dent in the old bank account, though!
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:07 am
by Eric Ifune
I got a good mix as well. 10, 20, 30, 40, 60. Also toped up on the 30 and 40.
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:08 am
by Andy Velebil
Got my confirmation email of my order last night. Got to give them kudos for working on Easter Sunday

Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 11:31 am
by Gary Richardson
Got my confirmation last night. Ordered a case: 2x100 year, 4x60 year, 6x40 year.
Thanks Roy!
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:21 pm
by Roy Hersh
Glad this is working out so well. Amazing how many orders came in on day 1 (or before). Record setting and it has all just begun.
Roy
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:23 am
by Mark L
Hey Andy,
Any time you need help making room in your cellar, give me and Steve P a call... we'll drive on over and help!
Cheers,
Mark
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 1:08 pm
by Andy Velebil
Mark L wrote:Hey Andy,
Any time you need help making room in your cellar, give me and Steve P a call... we'll drive on over and help!
Cheers,
Mark
you got it. i've got to plan something....
Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 1:20 pm
by Steve Pollack
Andy Velebil wrote:Mark L wrote:Hey Andy,
Any time you need help making room in your cellar, give me and Steve P a call... we'll drive on over and help!
Cheers,
Mark
you got it. i've got to plan something....
Great idea! I'm in; just not 5/9 to 5/24 (Piemonte calling!
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). And also not 6/26 to 7/6 (Paris/Burgundy calling!
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). Oh yeah, and most importantly, not 7/16 to 7/21 (daughter's wedding!).
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Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 1:30 pm
by Andy Velebil
Picky picky picky

hahahaha
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