For The Love Of Port

Hey Eric, please raise a toast to another 1955 (my birth year!!!) I am now officially a senior citizen! We had 7 bottles of 1955 vintage wine for my Jan 1 birthday dinner. All in at least as good condition as I am (that is a good sign!)

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Henriques & Henriques Boal 2000 Single Harvest

I vote with Alan, flights by grape (or at least style - dry-sweet). within that not sure oldest to youngest or vice versa

and D - Blind by flight with discussion after each flight - gives us a break to discuss while a flight is still fresh in our minds/palates

Hi Roy et al, Yes - I in for both Saturday and Sunday. I am currently in Washington DC (stopped into the Jefferson Hotel one evening for a couple of glasses of Madeira - great list although the prices are commiserate (though the Canadian dollar vs US is horrifying at the moment). Heading to Southern...

I'm in for sure. Pretty flexible date wise. Will be in Vancouver BC early April but can fly out for Madeira if later.

I would be interested too.

I know you aren't close to sign up for 2015 in SF but I'm definitely in. Sociale was a great venue in every way !

Heniques and Henriques 20 year Terrantez. Delicious only problem it didn't last long enough!

I just bought 4 bottles of the Jefferson as well but won't receive till Spring shipping season . Look forward to hearing how it is Roy

Reider,
You are most welcome to visit Canada any time (though I expect you would prefer the warmer climes for your vacations).
I don't have your cellar but happy to share what I have if you want to come and visit!

Just awaiting delivery of 5 cases of assorted wine (Champagne, Burgundy, etc) from RWC - should be here on Wednesday. Had already ordered: Borges HM Reserva Solera 1940 Barbeito Malvasis Faja do Padres 1986 x 3 - really looking forward to this Then I was short 9 bottles to make up a full case for ef...

Hi folks, One of my clients has a bottle of Madeira that he got from an estate that he helped liquidate. Don't have the photo of the bottle yet (will share when they supply it) Label reads: POWER'S MADEIRA Power Drury & Co Old Malmsey Established 1814 Island of Madeira Sweet, soft, slightly musc...

No Roy but maybe you should add one. But then there is the Spanish-Portiguese rivalry.
Dirk Niepoort is working with the Equipo Navazos group so there is precedence. :)

I'm okay either way as well except I don't know anyone who could come unless maybe Manny Berke or someone else from RWC??

Could contact a winemaker in Napa but don't know if he is a Madeiran
Llyn

As Roy said, I would be in for a bottle or two.
Llyn

Roy, I put my trust in your decision - looking forward to May. Sorry it has been such a hassle.
Llyn

Roy thank you for leading the battle.
If you want me to contact the Marine club for a possible backup I can do so on Monday.
Llyn

I agree, the chimmney glasses are thick rimmed - Riedel wins on that count. Didn't ask Luis D'Oliviera if he could tell me why the chimmney shapes were used in the tasting room at his place - they did have standard ISO style glasses as well. Does anyone know where the shape came from? I mostly use t...

I previously used Riedel port glasses but when we were on the island last fall for the first time had a great tasting at D'Oliveira and they used glasses which are chimney shaped. For sentimental reasons I bought a dozen and use them now. Not sure they are the best shape but are cool.

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