For The Love Of Port

I was just looking at an auction catalog and saw a few older Madeiras that I would have interest in-but the quantity is more than I'd like. Just wondering if anyone is bidding together so that we aren't competing w/each other and we can lay off some of the btls. For example if there is a case of som...

"favorite" as deemed by my wallet is Barbeito, followed by D'Oliveiras, Blandy, and Broadbent

Paul, As you were one of the very earliest people to register for this Forum, I can only say that it is really nice to have you back. Now if only we could meet up one of these December's when I am in MI, that would be great. I am so sorry to learn of this terrible accident but glad you own at least...

tragic. I decanted the btl in the afternoon and poured a tiny glass for myself to check in. It was rather light in color, but amazing nose of wild strawberry and spice. It had a bit of heat which I hoped would dissipate with time, unfortunately I didn't find out. A guest knocked the decanter to the ...

favored pairing?

Glenn,

thanks for the insight, amazing that a 40yr old wine still needs that much air.

-paul

I plan on drinking it tomorrow night, it has been standing up for a couple of weeks. Any thoughts would be appreciated; also if you have any favored pairings.

thanks very much, I will post a tasting note afterwards.

-paul

I'm sure the first answer is something like "as old as possible" but that isn't really what I'm looking for. Just curious what you consider 'ideal' age wise. Port and Madeira can obviously last decades beyond ordinary still wine but when for example will you start to touch your 00 vp? It s...

if I had to pick one: 70 Taylor

I think my max so far is probably about $150/750ml. For something very interesting ie 1800's port or madeira I'd probably go to the high 200's...alas that may not get me something too interesting-although it may at auction.

thanks all for suggestions, I use wine-searcher often however with older wines I prefer to buy them from private parties (if possible).

I'll keep looking-nothing pressing just thought I'd throw it out there.

looking to buy/trade for a few well stored btls of 1970 Taylor (birth year)-if anyone has any they can part with pls drop me a line

thanks

-paul

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Do I read this right? you are in CA, the wine was shipped from CA, and it went to NJ??!?

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did you watch it? 80min?!?

I agree w/Kurt, far too many restaurants & bars already think of port as liquor as such they think it will last for months open on a bar shelf January I was in Key West at a good steak house/cigar bar-they had some oooooold ports open on the bar 1960's etc. I asked when did they open them "...

Roy,

as always thanks for posting on deals...just looking at these prices makes me shake my head and wonder why anyone would pay up for futures or full freight on 00VP-just doesn't make sense...

I've come to the conclusion that I shop for wine like women shop for shoes/clothes...

-I don't really need it, but hey' it's cheap enough-so just get some.

gotta think this qualifies as an opPORTtunity...

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-no affiliation, blah blah-just thought it was cheap enough to pass along