For The Love Of Port

How about an old Colheita tasting?

Barry Sunderland wrote:Steve,

I found it at RWC. There were 2 listed. I grabbed one, and the other sold minutes after. In retrospect, I should have purchased the other, as well, for one of the 'gang' to buy...

Thanks, if you don't mind me asking, how much was it?

Barry Sunderland wrote:1880 Barbeito Malvasia X 1

Where did you find this, Barry?

Eric Ifune wrote:I just got my invoice from Christies. I actually won three lots. I guess some bidders renigned on their bids. I thought that wasn't allowed.

Congrats! What did you win?

Burgundy, and it's not even close. In fact, a few years ago, I sold all the Bordeaux that I had unfortunately acquired while under the influence (of Robert Parker).

Lastly, make sure you only serve Port in decent glasses, at least white wine size. Even the standard ISO is too small. Hi Dom, Does your comment about the larger size glasses apply to wood-aged Ports as well? Thanks so much for answering our questions. It has been very enlightening. Cheers, Steve

At this point that weekend looks good, but I won't be able to make a firm commitment for a few weeks. I'm sorry that I can't give a definitive answer yet. Thanks for organizing, Barry.

Andy Velebil wrote:Depending on dates and my schedule as it gets closer I may be able to make it.

Ditto!

Congrats Oscar!

Al, Can you please name the auction house?

Congrats, Terry! [cheers.gif] I would strongly recommend a 20 year tawny instead of the 10 year. To me, there is a huge jump in quality and complexity that is well worth the price differential. Sandeman and Ferreira Duque de Braganca are two that I can suggest, though there are other good choices as...

I'm such a Madeira geek that I did this all by hand. Seeing what wines I had, calculating age and then the average. 169 bottles of vintage and solera. 68 bottles of nonvintage. Average vintage of vintage and solera wines 1922. Not counting some bottles not delivered yet. Eric, please let me know th...

I usually tip around 20%, and much higher than that if corkage fees are waived or reduced. I rarely buy wine off the list; I almost always bring my own wine to dinner. Excellent wine service and stemware are greatly appreciated, enhance the meal, and are worth the price to me. I penalize the wait st...

Cynthia, the content has been great so far. I hope you feel better soon.

12 X 1994 Nacional. Case closed!

Roy, I was just kidding (for now). I realize it is very premature at this point, but I could not control my excitement!

Roy Hersh wrote:Next year (2015) we should do another multi-day Madeira gig in SF again. I think it was more fun than if we tried to do it here. Might even choose the same venue. From memory, the food was pretty exceptional!

Please sign me up!

I would like to see the notes, especially because I was unable to make it.

And sadly, some are over the hill!

Great point, Justin!