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by Alex R
Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:32 am
Forum: Virtual Tasting Room
Topic: December 2016 - Any Grahams Port
Replies: 27
Views: 13360

Re: December 2016 - Any Grahams Port

Edward J wrote:
Alex R wrote: Hi Edward,
Are you sure that your H.Upmann cigar wasn't a Mag 46? Or the new Mag 54?
Indeed, Alex it is a 46, not sure why I wrote 45, as it is my favorite cigar from that small rock south of Miami

I'm just glad to see another BOTL on here. [yahoo.gif]
by Alex R
Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:38 am
Forum: Virtual Tasting Room
Topic: December 2016 - Any Grahams Port
Replies: 27
Views: 13360

Re: December 2016 - Any Grahams Port

1985 Grahams that was wonderful. The bottle held together quite well after the first day, perhaps even improving a bit as some of the more volatile elements smoothed out. I was thinking early on day 1 perhaps I should start drinking the remaining bottles, but days 2 and 3 convinced me otherwise. Th...
by Alex R
Mon Dec 26, 2016 7:51 pm
Forum: Virtual Tasting Room
Topic: December 2016 - Any Grahams Port
Replies: 27
Views: 13360

Re: December 2016 - Any Grahams Port

Grahams 40 year Tawny Port (bottled 2012) Sight: Rich tawny-copper color with slight bricking on the edges Smell: Cigar box, Caramel, Figs and Raisins Taste: Fruitcake and Butterscotch Overall: Balanced with just enough Acidity to keep from being cloyingly sweet with a medium to long finish. (93-94p...
by Alex R
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:01 am
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: 1975 Noval for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 917

Re: 1975 Noval for sale

by Alex R
Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:18 am
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: 1975 Noval for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 917

Re: 1975 Noval for sale

That 75 noval has been for sale for over 6 months. Every time I see it, I can't help it but to laugh [rotfl.gif]
by Alex R
Sun Oct 30, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: CHEAP QUINTA DO NOVAL NACIONAL
Replies: 2
Views: 605

CHEAP QUINTA DO NOVAL NACIONAL

http://www.winecommune.com/lot.cfm/wine ... 32547.html

That's for a 12 pack, Deal or No Deal?? [shrug.gif]
Too Rich for my Blood :twocents:
by Alex R
Sat Jun 05, 2010 1:28 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: The Evil Empire
Replies: 1
Views: 363

Re: The Evil Empire

when I saw "the evil empire" I thought it was something having to do with the Yankees :drunk: :drunk: :drunk: [shrug.gif]
by Alex R
Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:09 am
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1985 Fonseca Vintage Port -- (375ml)
Replies: 3
Views: 380

Re: 1985 Fonseca Vintage Port -- (375ml)

Roy Hersh wrote:Hey Alex, I didn't know you had it in ya. Thanks for your impressions on this excellent VP. Glad you got to enjoy a bottle. How long did it take you to finish it?

8--)
it took me about 2-3hrs to kill it!! :winebath:
by Alex R
Fri Apr 02, 2010 12:47 am
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1985 Fonseca Vintage Port -- (375ml)
Replies: 3
Views: 380

1985 Fonseca Vintage Port -- (375ml)

Apperance:(decanted 5-6hrs) Impressively dark concentrated color
Nose: cinnamon, dates, raisins, plums with a touch of heat
Palate: raspberry, blackberries,chocolate with very ripe tannins
Overall: clean, well balanced fruit with a very long finish. but at
25 this is still a child. 93-95pts :drunk:
by Alex R
Mon Mar 22, 2010 4:30 am
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: Quinta do Vesuvio's 2003 for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 850

Quinta do Vesuvio's 2003 for sale

2003 Quinta do Vesuvio's At $47.75
http://www.internetwines.com/gz5012817.html

Just a happy customer etc. :drunk:
by Alex R
Wed Jan 06, 2010 4:03 am
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: 1950 Taylor-Fladgate Special Quinta Vintage Port
Replies: 3
Views: 448

1950 Taylor-Fladgate Special Quinta Vintage Port

http://www.winebid.com/buy_wine/item_de ... 8529-T9969




[help.gif] can some one please tell me what makes it Special??? [beg.gif] :?: :?: :?:
by Alex R
Fri Dec 04, 2009 6:12 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: Winex niepoort 2003 vp
Replies: 3
Views: 476

Winex niepoort 2003 vp

Winex has 2003 niepoort vp for $39.99
by Alex R
Mon Nov 09, 2009 6:45 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Tawny Port Report Card
Replies: 15
Views: 953

Re: Tawny Port Report Card

10 year old Tawny -Kopke

20 year old Tawny -Ferreira (Duque de Braganca) or Barros

30 year old Tawny -Taylor's or Sandeman

40 year old Tawny -Noval or Feist
by Alex R
Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:40 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Anybody else watching the World Series?
Replies: 25
Views: 1476

Re: Anybody else watching the World Series?

#27 mission accomplished [yahoo.gif] [yahoo.gif] [yahoo.gif] :thumbsup: way to go yanks :clap:
by Alex R
Thu Sep 24, 2009 3:37 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: sometimes I hate living in PAC-10 country
Replies: 2
Views: 442

Re: sometimes I hate living in PAC-10 country

I feel your pain glenn, they never show miami hurricanes games(the U) only on the east coast. just to show weak :beat: pac-10 games :soapbox:
by Alex R
Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:38 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Worst Movie Ever!
Replies: 10
Views: 897

Re: Worst Movie Ever!

pineapple express [dash1.gif] not funny at all [shrug.gif] :twocents:
by Alex R
Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:24 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Which 80's Ports do you prefer?
Replies: 37
Views: 2173

Re: Which 80's Ports do you prefer?

dow's 80 VP (in roy's top 12 vp) :scholar:
by Alex R
Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: WTB: wine fridge
Replies: 8
Views: 988

Re: WTB: wine fridge

Glenn, check your local area craigslist. :wink: