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by Sandy Becker
Tue May 14, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: 2011 VP "Futures" in the USA
Replies: 4
Views: 530

Re: 2011 VP "Futures" in the USA

[quote="Glenn E."]Now if we can just find someone doing SFE Port futures...

Vinopolis in Portland, OR has 2011 Dow's ($89), Graham's ($79) and Warre's ($79) futures
by Sandy Becker
Mon May 13, 2013 11:50 pm
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: Noval Nacional 1994
Replies: 60
Views: 9335

Re: Noval Nacional 1994

Sandy Becker mentioned he'd like one on the first page of this thread. He lives near Glenn and delivery would be easy if Glenn is going to LA or they wind up getting shipped. I'll email Sandy and tell him to look back at this thread. LOL I just emailed him to say the same thing! :lol: I guess I sho...
by Sandy Becker
Thu May 09, 2013 11:04 am
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: Noval Nacional 1994
Replies: 60
Views: 9335

Re: Noval Nacional 1994

I would also be interested in 1 bottle. And can consolidate with Glenn's for shipping, as we live near each other.
by Sandy Becker
Tue May 07, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: What Madeira(s) Have You Purchased Recently?
Replies: 444
Views: 261256

Re: What Madeira(s) Have You Purchased Recently?

1850 D'Oliveira Verdelho Madeira Family Reserve
2x 1933 Justino Henriques Malmsey (thanks Justin A)
1971 D'Oliveira Terrantez
1988 D'Oliveira Terrantez
by Sandy Becker
Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:24 am
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: What Madeira(s) Have You Purchased Recently?
Replies: 444
Views: 261256

Re: What Madeira(s) Have You Purchased Recently?

1863 Barbeito Bual
1875 D'Oliveira Malvasia Family Reserve
1922 D'Oliveira Bual
1954 Barbeito Malvasia
2x RWVC Porto Moniz Malvasia Special Reserve
RWC Porto Moniz Verdelho Special Reserve
Barbeito VB Lote 3
by Sandy Becker
Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What Port(s) have you purchased this week?
Replies: 4172
Views: 849566

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

1991, 1997 and 2003 Dow's 1991, 1997 and 2003 Graham's 1991 Fonseca Guimaraens and 1997 and 2003 Fonseca all in 375ml for a matrix tasting with my son and some workmates Also bought 375ml: 1991 Taylor Qta de Vargellas 1992 Fonseca Dad, that's so nice of you [rotfl.gif] Andy, Be nice, or I'll send m...
by Sandy Becker
Tue Mar 12, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What Port(s) have you purchased this week?
Replies: 4172
Views: 849566

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

1991, 1997 and 2003 Dow's
1991, 1997 and 2003 Graham's
1991 Fonseca Guimaraens and 1997 and 2003 Fonseca

all in 375ml for a matrix tasting with my son and some workmates

Also bought 375ml:
1991 Taylor Qta de Vargellas
1992 Fonseca
by Sandy Becker
Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Pairing Port and the Oscars
Replies: 6
Views: 486

Re: Pairing Port and the Oscars

Sorry, we didn't have any Port. We did, however, have:
1954 H&H Madeira Malvasia
NV Barbeito Madeira VB Lote 3
by Sandy Becker
Tue Jan 08, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What have you opened this week?
Replies: 5780
Views: 1123413

Re: What have you opened this week?

Ferreira Duque de Braganca 20 Year Old Tawny Port
1976 Porto Rocha Tawny Port
by Sandy Becker
Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:47 pm
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: For our Madeira lovers: What bottle of Madeira are you planning to open for New Year's Eve?
Replies: 8
Views: 895

Re: For our Madeira lovers: What bottle of Madeira are you planning to open for New Year's Eve?

We opened: RWC (Barbeito) Porto Moniz Malvasia 1954 Henriques & Henriques Malvasia Fernandes Madeira Verdelho "More than 40 Years" Ruth's favorite was the 1954 H&H. While I really enjoyed the H&H, my favorite was the Fernandes Bros Verdelho, as the flavors and acidity were more...
by Sandy Becker
Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: Your top Madeira from 2012?
Replies: 9
Views: 1250

Re: Your top Madeira from 2012?

1912 D'Oliveira Verdelho (Fortification Tour)
1863 Barbeito Boal (RWC Tasting)
by Sandy Becker
Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Your favorite Port tasted in 2012?
Replies: 25
Views: 2348

Re: Your favorite Port tasted in 2012?

David Spriggs wrote:
Eric Ifune wrote:The trio of Weise&Krohn "garden" Colheitas from cask.
Best Vintage probably the 1997 Noval Nacional.
Yes, those Krohn "paradise" wines are amazing!

+1
by Sandy Becker
Thu Dec 06, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Cellar milestone!
Replies: 20
Views: 1440

Re: Cellar milestone!

We have 39% France, 23% Portugal, 14% USA, 10% Germany, 14% Other (Italy, Spain, Australia, Other)
by Sandy Becker
Tue Nov 20, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What have you opened this week?
Replies: 5780
Views: 1123413

Re: What have you opened this week?

Romaneira 40 year old
Brunheida 40 year old
1952 Dalva Golden White (in addition to the '52 Dalva after the Devine tasting)
1966 Fonseca VP
1950 Kopke Colheita
by Sandy Becker
Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: Madeira Forum
Topic: Madeira Tasting on Oct. 9th in SF w/ RWC + Barbeito
Replies: 6
Views: 894

Re: Madeira Tasting on Oct. 9th in SF w/ RWC + Barbeito

And in Seattle area (@John Howie Steak House in Bellevue) on Oct 11th. Same host, same wines, same price. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=m4erumcab&v=001-VufbrhO4ab7kX4Ywd0SlU_6Tq2mclD8ArsjUFFZfVBk54hqNMpipDHCYZ5VY6y2u0Mk9RyqSB6AUBpoDbsKZFzkccA4lT-QPPnBdJHxq09CDSDmr9Skq4aWM1tQ...
by Sandy Becker
Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: A quick thank you!
Replies: 8
Views: 966

Re: A quick thank you!

Since 'discovering' FTLOP a few years ago, we've made new friends, gone on great tours with Roy and Mario (and Andy, Stewart and David), attended some great tatsings, learned so much from the newsletters and forum discussions ... and added hundreds of bottles to my cellar. Thanks FTLOP. Happy annive...
by Sandy Becker
Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: What have you opened this week?
Replies: 5780
Views: 1123413

Re: What have you opened this week?

1953 Royal Oporto Colheita
1967 Kopke Colheita
by Sandy Becker
Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:51 am
Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
Topic: Cinderella deal today
Replies: 36
Views: 4918

Re: Cinderella deal today

me too
by Sandy Becker
Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Best Vintage Port in 1st Half of 2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1073

Re: Best Vintage Port in 1st Half of 2012

That 1997 Nacional we had at Noval on the Fortification Tour. I'm going to have to post that photo of me sucking the sediment out from the bottle. :mrgreen: Eric, you didn't get all the sediment out. I brought the bottle home with me (first having put the t-cork back in). i just went and smelled th...
by Sandy Becker
Sat Jun 30, 2012 5:12 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Best Wood-Aged Port in 1st Half of 2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1184

Re: Best Wood-Aged Port in 1st Half of 2012

Another highlight of the Fortification Tour, the Wiese&Krohn 1863 Colheita from cask. Still the best wine I've ever had, and the only one I've considered giving 100 points. We were standing in the fenced-in portion of the cellar when this was poured, and Eric was so taken by this port that he h...