For The Love Of Port

Thanks for the clarification.

I think it has to spend 20 years in cask. You've got the right idea, though, with the number 21...auspicious! Enjoy!

1922 D'Oliveiras Boal (no bottling date, seems like 199x bottling) 1937 D'Oliveiras Sercial (no bottling date, seems like 199x bottling) I have had both and both were memorable. Alex Liddell calls the '22 a "reference wine" - 5*. I am saving my '22 for my retirement on 1 / 27 / 2022! Can'...

1993 D'Oliveras Boal I thought I had purchased a bottle some years ago, but I can't seem to find my notes (and in doing so, I see my journal is waaaaay out of date). I see that we tasted it on the 2016 Fortification tour, but opted for the '92 malvazia among other selections. The wine is still openi...

Eric,
What is your opinion of the '77 Terrantez?

I had a bottle quite some time ago, but I do not remember much. It was my first sampling and my expectations were high due to the rarity. I do remember being underwhelmed.

My research had indicated that the 1949 was a better vintage, but this was, of course, an anniversary/commemorative purchase. Thank you for the information.

I have purchased this wine as a gift for a friend celebrating a 65th birthday (hence the 1955 vintage). I did some research on the style and noted it to be a bit of a cross between port and Madeira, therefore suitable to the celebrant's taste. Does anyone have any information or helpful comments reg...

Thanks, Glenn E.. A good suggestion, especially if a smaller contingent at the dinner table. I have a 1922 D'Oliveras Boal that I was saving for my 65th birthday in 2022. I have had the 1922 twice before and it was stellar. My wife and I also opened a 1978 D'Oliveras Boal in in 2018 for our 40th ann...

It's been a while since I last posted. Hope all are well. I decided to make a splurge and this 1863 Blandy's caught my eye. The wine purveyor offered a two-ounce pour and my wife and I thought it was spectacular. That was back in March before the shutdowns. I just got back to the wine shop and made ...

Gary, Is the 1922 as good as I remember? I have been able to acquire this wine on a couple of occasions. I got the first bottle at an absolute steal and it was superb (though my overall Madeira experience was very limited at the time). I think Liddell rates it 5*..."a reference wine". When...

1978 D'Oliveras Bual As I mentioned before, we had bought this on the Fortification Tour a couple of years ago with the intention of opening it on our 40th wedding anniversary (August 12, 1978). We were traveling to NYC for a show and there was no way I was going to get a flask of this though TSA in...

Eric, How did you find the '86 FdP. I have one stashed. Gary, I also have the '68 stashed. Your thoughts on it. When we were in Madeira in 2016 for the Fortification Tour, we bought a 1978 D'Olivera's Boal (among others, many of which are consumed). We were married in 1978, so we will be opening it ...

Happy New Year to the FTLOP world: Joe D'Achille from Florida here. Long time Madeira fan. Roy has been after me for years to subscribe, so I have completed my first and probably only resolution of the year...I have subscribed to FTLOP and look forward to stimulating conversations and posts. My wife...

Last Thursday, I was at the Madeira oasis that is Bern's Steakhouse in Tampa. I finished my meal with a tasting of 1875 Camara de Lobos and was not disappointed...my oldest Madeira yet...very smooth...much less acidity than expected...less sweet than malmsey/less acidic than bual... Teriffic second ...

Thanks Bradley and I agree! Better still, there are six matching cordial style wine glasses.

Just displaying the special decanter and a moroccan tajine.

UPDATE: I had been waiting for a special occasion to open this bottle. The opportunity arose when inviting friends for a long-overdue dinner. Special friends on a special occasion...their wedding anniversary. Special friends for a special occasion with a special dinner...my wife and I would put toge...

Frank, The 1957 Barbeito should be good if it was anything like the 1957 Barbeito bual that started my fascination with, and love for, Madeira. I bought the 1957 as a 50th birthday present for myself (DOB Jan 1957). I was bowled over by the power of the aroma. I loved the flavor, but had no basis fo...

I was at the local gourmet market this week and was sifting through their ample wine area. Since my first stop is usually the port/madeira/dessert wine area, I found this very interesting, and rather affordable, half-bottle of dessert wine almost immediately. The label was very distinctive and the 1...

I did as Moses suggested and popped the cork.


But since the wine was, as Daniel indicated, not a port, I will post my comments in the Portuguese table wine forum.

Joe D'Achille
Melbourne, Florida