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by Edgar B.
Sun Apr 09, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 12th Anniversary Party information
Replies: 20
Views: 3648

Re: FTLOP 12th Anniversary Party information

Look forward to being back in Issaquah [cheers.gif] !

That is, if I receive an invitation. :salute:
by Edgar B.
Sun Apr 09, 2017 9:51 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 12th Anniversary Party information
Replies: 20
Views: 3648

Re: FTLOP 12th Anniversary Party information

Nope, you guys just missed out on something that was not just any "chardonnay". You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink [dash1.gif] . I played out on chard many years ago unless it is something spectacular driven by acidity and structure. :yumyum: Nope, nothing...no '85 ...
by Edgar B.
Thu Mar 30, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 12th Anniversary Party information
Replies: 20
Views: 3648

Re: FTLOP 12th Anniversary Party information

Something wonderful to look forward to, indeed! Hope there is space for me. [beg.gif]
by Edgar B.
Sat Oct 22, 2016 8:36 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: SEATTLE on short notice
Replies: 2
Views: 657

Re: SEATTLE on short notice

I'm already signed up. I am trying to find some new producers for a distributor/importer friend of mine who wants to expand their line of Portuguese wines.
See you there,

Ed
by Edgar B.
Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Favorite Recent Fonseca
Replies: 52
Views: 6403

Re: Favorite Recent Fonseca

I'm in for a Fonseca vertical if it goes back several years from 1970 :yumyum: . Texas or East coast is fine w/me.
by Edgar B.
Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP Holiday Party - Updated Dec. 1st 2016
Replies: 41
Views: 7702

Re: FTLOP Holiday Party

Yes, yes, I'll be there.
by Edgar B.
Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1970 Taylor Vintage Port -- Averys
Replies: 14
Views: 1470

Re: 1970 Taylor -Averys shipped btl. 1972

I decanted a '70 Taylor yesterday around 1 pm and drank around 8pm. It was magnificent! I was totally shocked as it had a low shoulder fill and I was just getting it out of its' misery, so to speak. Had a hard wax capsule, cork intact, and bottled in '72 at Taylor as per the label. The '70 tasted la...
by Edgar B.
Tue Aug 02, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 11th Anniversary Tasting, July 23-24, 2016, Sammamish
Replies: 87
Views: 13060

Re: FTLOP 11th Anniversary Tasting, July 23-24, 2016, Sammamish

As Lisa said, I echo everyone's comments! What a fabulous tasting! The best port tasting I have ever had!! :NotWorthy: A fantastic group of very knowledgeable people, I always leave knowing more about port than before. Once a year is not enough. Don't forget...Chef Steve and I can provide a memorabl...
by Edgar B.
Fri Jul 15, 2016 2:53 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 11th Anniversary Tasting, July 23-24, 2016, Sammamish
Replies: 87
Views: 13060

Re: FTLOP 11th Anniversary Tasting, July 23-24, 2016, Sammamish

The best rate I could get at the Holiday Inn was $202/night.. [shok.gif] I can't believe they have gone up so much. Does anyone know anything about airbnb in the area? I've never used it so know nothing.

Thanks,

Ed
by Edgar B.
Mon May 02, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: FTLOP 11th Anniversary Tasting, July 23-24, 2016, Sammamish
Replies: 87
Views: 13060

Re: FTLOP 11th Anniversary Tasting, July 23-24, 2016, Sammamish

Please enroll me for both days. I'll bring '66 Warre's.
Thanks, Ed
by Edgar B.
Fri Jun 26, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: 5 Regions Tour - Travelogue
Replies: 42
Views: 5204

Re: 5 Regions Tour - Travelogue

The travelogue has been very informative. Thank you for losing sleep time to give us this detailed report.
by Edgar B.
Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:05 pm
Forum: Port Tasting Notes
Topic: 1985 Ferreira VP
Replies: 5
Views: 484

Re: 1985 Ferreira VP

Hey Brad,

Glad you liked the bottle from my sale. I think you and Roy grabbed most of those, so good for you!! [cheers.gif]
by Edgar B.
Thu Jan 29, 2015 11:40 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: 1985 horizontal, Seattle, Jan 24-25 2015
Replies: 108
Views: 19265

Re: 1985 horizontal, Seattle, Jan 24-25 2015

All I can say is "what they said". What a wonderful weekend and thank you for the warm welcoming of Chef Steve McNabb into the arcane world of port and port lovers. I would only add that the Croft seems to have been overlooked as I found it to be a delicious port of refined balance and com...
by Edgar B.
Thu Jan 22, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: 1985 horizontal, Seattle, Jan 24-25 2015
Replies: 108
Views: 19265

Re: 1985 horizontal, Seattle, Jan 24-25 2015

What a great organization to be a part of!!! :NotWorthy:
by Edgar B.
Wed Jan 21, 2015 11:15 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: 1985 horizontal, Seattle, Jan 24-25 2015
Replies: 108
Views: 19265

Re: 1985 horizontal, Seattle, Jan 24-25 2015

Wha...! Only 32 ports :( . I second or third the above comments and really appreciate the tremendous amount of work by Glenn and Roy putting this extraordinary tasting together [notworthy.gif] . Can hardly wait [yahoo.gif] !
by Edgar B.
Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:42 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Christmas Wishes
Replies: 1
Views: 710

Re: Christmas Wishes

Belated Merry Christmas wishes to you, Roy, and to all of the hard working FTLOP staff! I enjoy being a member of FTLOP very much and I learn so much from member's postings and from the outstanding newsletters. BTW...I opened a bottle of '63 Sandeman on Christmas (opened 2 days before and decanted o...
by Edgar B.
Wed Dec 17, 2014 1:27 pm
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: 1985 horizontal, Seattle, Jan 24-25 2015
Replies: 108
Views: 19265

Re: 1985 horizontal, Seattle, Jan 24-25 2015

I'm booked at Holiday Inn-Issaquah :D . Jan. 23 arrival-Jan 26 departure. Would love to go to Herbfarm :yumyum: , but too rich for my blood :( . If anyone would like to meet for a Fri night dinner somewhere close to Hol Inn, let me know.

What a tasting this will be!!! [yahoo.gif]
by Edgar B.
Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:37 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: Black Friday Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 733

Black Friday Sale

Fellow FTLOPers :ftlop2014: , This is my final offering to rid myself of my friends port. It is sitting in my garage :yumyum: . These are his lowest prices and probably no lower at these very good Black Friday prices :D Shipping to buyers in Boston, New York, et al will begin next week. As I type, I...
by Edgar B.
Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: Guest Corner
Topic: DOMINIC SYMINGTON
Replies: 141
Views: 93761

Re: DOMINIC SYMINGTON

I have enjoyed reading the erudite Q&A and any question I may have had, has been answered. What a valuable resource (FTLOP) it is to be able to get the "real deal" answers from the source. Thank you Dominic for taking the time to answer our questions! Thank you Roy for your and your te...
by Edgar B.
Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: 1985 horizontal, Seattle, Jan 24-25 2015
Replies: 108
Views: 19265

Re: 1985 horizontal, Seattle, Jan 24-25 2015

yes, yes please add me to the list!!

Edgar