Table wines from California I started buying a few with the 96 vintage.
For ports it would be the 2000 vintage.
As a loophole answer I would say and 1863 Madeira since it had just been bottled it is technically upon release. :)
Jay.
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- Fri Dec 01, 2006 7:38 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: what is the oldest wine you have bought on release
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1609
- Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:24 pm
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: Shipping, Heat, and durablity
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1349
- Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:47 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: TN: 1912 D'Oliveiras Verdelho Vintage Madeira -- (Reserva)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2369
- Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:11 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: TN: 1996 Justino Colheita Madeira
- Replies: 0
- Views: 948
TN: 1996 Justino Colheita Madeira
Rich amber color. Aromas of prune and some spice. Sweet intro but not cloying. Tangy acidity and nice finish. Nice kick in the taste but not spirity. Very nice for the price.
Jay.
Jay.
- Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:59 pm
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: Colheitas, the least understood Port?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5925
* Do you see many of them on the shelves or do you really have to shop for them? Really have to shop. Do not see many in my area. Last Colheita I saw was actually a 96 Colheita Madeira rather than a port.[/color] * What is the most that you willing to spend on a Colheita? As much as on VP. * Should ...
- Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:57 pm
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: What I have learned while visiting Portugal
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1366
- Tue Aug 01, 2006 10:56 am
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: Poll: What is the age range of Participants here?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6503
- Tue Aug 01, 2006 9:02 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Do you know the reason why?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1237
- Tue Aug 01, 2006 8:17 am
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: Save The Grapes: Terrantez
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1219
Since nobody else has posted I’ll try something out on Terrantez. Of course the main issue is, as will all products or services, that unless something is economically viable, it is not likely to continue to be produced. Certainly there are times when something unviable is subsidized by another succe...
- Fri Jul 28, 2006 11:48 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1983 Grahams Vintage Port
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1715
1983 Grahams Vintage Port
Seems that somehow the 83 Ports I have always are backup wines to the 85, 77, or earlier ports. Nevertheless, my brother in law was due to arrive and had expressed on many occasions an interest in port but realistically had had at most a LBV. To remedy this tragedy I pulled a Grahams 83. Decanted at...
- Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:56 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Nerdy Time Again
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1295
Derek, Living in Phoenix, Arizona, where summer temperatures can top 110 F Being in Phoenix as well, I feel your pain. I tend more towards the tawny in summer. Other option is to head to Prescott or somewhere cooler and drink. But when savoring a glass of port I think room temp and glass temp can e...
- Thu Apr 06, 2006 5:00 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: 9/11 Conspiracy Theorists at Work
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3097
- Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:30 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Porto Declarations and the Future
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1043
Sounds like a win for the consumer really. The SQVP will be of higher quality (and hopefully not higher pricing) which will allow for more to go around and bridge us between the VP we drink. Will also be interesting to see if more use the extra quality to steal some juice from the ruby and LBV ports...
- Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:37 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Porto Declarations and the Future
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1043
Porto Declarations and the Future
A recent thread about declaration frequencies and timings got me thinking about changes in the future. The Porto trade does seem to be rather traditional, but we have seen in other regions the modernization of facilities, vineyard management, etc... and how it can assist winemakers. Sometimes the qu...
- Mon Apr 03, 2006 12:25 pm
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: budget-friendly everyday ports
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8942
LBV vs Ruby: Looking online things can be different, but in my market I always see the ruby poorts, such as Fonseca Bin 27 within $2 of the LBV wines. In a few cases, I see the Bin 27 selling for more than the Fonseca LBV (Whole Foods recently). As such, I mainly drink LBV if looking for a daily dri...
- Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:25 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Two days - three revelations
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2666
Re: Two days - three revelations
Revelation 2 On visiting the Croft lodge I was shown to the bottle store, wherein I spied a large quantity of double magnums (3L) and imperials (6L). I pointed out that these large formats were never seen in either the Uk or US - and asked which market had a taste for these. My guide was also intri...
- Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:26 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: 1950 Fajã dos Padres Vineyard Terrantez
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4892
- Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:50 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Spreading false info
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1018
- Tue Dec 13, 2005 7:15 pm
- Forum: Other Discussions
- Topic: guaging other wine interests and taste
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4246
- Wed Nov 30, 2005 9:11 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 1977 Gould Campbell Vintage Port
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1506