For The Love Of Port

As for post-war I'm not sure which war you're referring to. Either WWii or the peaceful "war"...the '74 revolution...but I guess what is meant is post '45: H&H T '54 was on the sweeter side for T when we tasted it 4 years ago. Very good ++ (and I try to be objective not be inflationary...

But maybe of interest for a few guys here...

https://ecole-nobilis.ch/madeira-de-1820-a-1720/

Eric Ifune wrote: ↑Mon May 03, 2021 3:10 pm 1968 D'Oliveiras Bual

Always a winner.

Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:57 am Blandy's 5 year Bual. A lot better than I was expecting! Great madeira.

I recently had this...was expecting nothing but this was nothing less than outstanding+. Wish I had a case of this.

Thomas N wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:10 pm 1893 Barbeito Malvasia Ribeiro Real
1993 Barbeito Malvasia Candida “Fajã dos Padres”

Haven't tried either yet but excited about both.

Hi Tom,

where can one get his hands on the '93 RR?
I have 2 bottles of '91RR Boal, has this been offered 2 u, too?

Cheers

Andy

2 bottles of Barbeito Mistura de Terrantez, 30 ANOS, limited edition out of one 60l Demijohn
1 bottles of Barbeito Garrafões da Manuela, MALVASIA 50 ANOS, limited edition of 175 bottles

I haven't had a chance to taste either, yet.

The reference to 'delicate old...' would most likely refer to either Sercial or Verdelho would I be right in thinking? I wouldn't bet a dime on S or V...my thinking would be a blend...but no guesses or guarantees on the composition are possible (ok, guesses are possible, but unfortunately senseless)

as per definition and regulation: Extra Old: blended wine, minimum age of youngest component 15 years old, if variety is mentioned, then minimum 85% of the content is required Special/Old Reserve: blended wine, minimum age of youngest component 10 years old, if variety is mentioned, then minimum 85%...

Your pictures make me even more confident...50ies.

Regarding quality: My guess is a reserve, like 15 YO or the like.

Don't expect great stuff, but it could be decent.

Lately I opened this Harvey's Reserve, and it was GREAT and SINGING...

Pictures of capsule as well as from the bottom of the bottle (punt) would help.

I would guess the bottle (filling) originates from the 40ies or 50ies, see also here:

Cheers

Jim,

have pictures available?

Those stencils legible read "nandez", so I guess the name of the Port was Fernandez or Hernandez. I agree, probably a Colheita from a local/small produceror even a private family stock. The latter is often a good thing since individuals often did private fillings for special occasions (wed...

Regarding 1920 M C&G I think one reason why this is increasing in price is the fact it is said to be the last ancient M from Faja (dos Padres, of course). "Made from the last Malvasia Candida vines from" the Faja dos Padres vineyard. Tasted on eight occasions and it is always sheer per...

1834 Krohn Porto Reserva Particular

Hi Eric!

So in case this was a 5 YO and if bottled in lets say 1930 then it would have been a 1925!!! Not bad.

Just joking.

Just purchased a case of '17@55EUR with option on going deeper or adding '16 at same price tag.

Any comparison on those back-to-back years? TNs?

Thanks

Andy

Dear Moses!

Many thanks!!!

I do indeed like the Bartoli sytle quite a bit...also their Pantellaria Bukkarams are great.

I will try to resist for a few days and monitor them evolving over a few days.

Purchased one 1860 and a Vergine 1988, will check this out later this year.

Cheers

Andy

Last week I was fortunate enough to visit Marsala and especially the de Bartoli estate in Marsala, but not their Pantellaria property. Quite impressive stuff, especially the 1987 Superiore Riserva reminded me on the best recently produced Madeiras. De Bartoli's high quality Marsalas are under the ra...

Thanks for all the interesting infos around your Acciaiolys!
Will check on airing time etc. of my recently re-engarrafa'd bottle.
Cheers
Andy