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by Keith Levenberg
Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:48 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: What are some good values from the Rare Wine Co inventory?
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What are some good values from the Rare Wine Co inventory?

I'm putting together an order and am aiming for 2 or 3 Madeiras. Starting with a bottle of the '68 d'Oliveira Bual ($105) which I have had before and enjoyed, then I would like to add something older (pre-1940) - what are some options that give good bang for the buck, ideally around $200? The select...
by Keith Levenberg
Wed May 24, 2006 7:42 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: TNRs on Vintage Port
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Views: 1325

Thanks folks - I decided to go with the '77 Warre's, as several of us are also vintage '77... Any decanting tips? I'll probably end up double-decanting before dinner, then serving the thing about 4-5 hours later. Would that work?
by Keith Levenberg
Mon May 22, 2006 10:10 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: TNRs on Vintage Port
Replies: 8
Views: 1325

TNRs on Vintage Port

I'm buying a vintage port from Sherry-Lehmann to finish off a steak dinner this weekend, hopefully not too far above $100. Does anyone have any thoughts on the quality/value of these bottlings? 1983 Dow's or Warre's ($80) 1985 Quinta do Noval ($80) 1983 Fonseca ($105) 1985 Taylor's ($115) 1977 Sande...
by Keith Levenberg
Thu Aug 25, 2005 9:28 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Robertson's Rebello Valente
Replies: 5
Views: 2597

Robertson's Rebello Valente

Does anybody know anything about this Port, which I have never heard of? Chambers Street in NYC has the 1977 for $80. As I am also of the 1977 vintage, I'm always on the lookout for a '77 Port worth trying.