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by Mark Ellis
Thu Feb 25, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What is this port?
Replies: 4
Views: 1717

Re: What is this port?

Brad, I told them it was probably a generic NV ruby but did not know the age. From the picture, the bottle looks to be in good shape. I am going to forward your recommendation of a gathering and try to also arrange my availability at the same time! Thanks for your input. Mark
by Mark Ellis
Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:25 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What is this port?
Replies: 4
Views: 1717

What is this port?

IMG_8505.JPG A good friend sent me a picture of a port her parents bought years ago on a european trip. The parents are moving to assisted living and gave the several bottles to their daughter. This one is difficult to identify. It does not have any markings as to vintage year. Any insights or opin...
by Mark Ellis
Mon Dec 07, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Replies: 198
Views: 45751

Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.

Roy, your brother is a man of great taste and wisdom! I'm feeling the urge to pull a 20 year real soon.
by Mark Ellis
Sun Dec 06, 2015 6:44 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Replies: 198
Views: 45751

Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.

I opened a 10 year tonight to sip during the Carolina-New Orleans game. WOW! This is no ordinary 10 year tawny. Thanks again for such a great opportunity at such an incredible price. I can't wait to move up the age brackets and sample all of the offering.
by Mark Ellis
Sat Apr 04, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.
Replies: 198
Views: 45751

Re: March Madness: The next Port Buying Op - details.

Will any of these offerings be available in wood if a large enough order is placed?
by Mark Ellis
Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:53 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What Port(s) have you purchased this week?
Replies: 4331
Views: 1282730

Re: What Port(s) have you purchased this week?

12x 1994 Fonseca
12x 1997 Fonseca
by Mark Ellis
Sat Jan 10, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What Port(s) have you purchased this week?
Replies: 4331
Views: 1282730

Re: What Port(s) have you purchased this week?

Niepoort LBV 2009 Half
Niepoort Colheita 2009 Half
Niepoort Colheita 2005
Smith Woodhouse VP 2011
Quinta De La Rosa VP 2011
Taylor Fladgate VP 2011

I know I like port, now I'm trying to figure out what I really like.
by Mark Ellis
Mon Jan 05, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What have you opened this week?
Replies: 6209
Views: 1766141

Re: What have you opened this week?

Cockburn's 2000 VP. Marvelous to this freshman port drinker.
by Mark Ellis
Tue Dec 30, 2014 8:54 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: Nice collection of Port for sale
Replies: 89
Views: 19213

Re: Nice collection of Port for sale

Chris,

I just came across your posting tonight. I am going to be in Atlanta the last week of January and would be interested in several cases if you have not elected to sell them by auction. Please contact me and let me know either way.

Mark