For The Love Of Port

I got to try both of the 15s at Dirk's home in Porto during São João They struck me as very different wines.. The Bioma is supremely sexy and very approachable. I'm never quite sure how wines like this will mature, but suspect that most buyers won't wait to find out.. The regular Niepoort had a spi...

That is a good deal for an awsome port! That are the perks of being a business owner in the Port trade. I also recieved a bottle of Graham's The Stone Terraces 2015, for next week [/quote]

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Nice, very nice tasting Jasper! Special reason why you didn't (get to) taste the 2011? I don't know why, these ports were selected for the 'masterclass'. I think they wanted a mix of old and new. Very attractive tasting indeed, Jasper! Wish I had been there too :-) . Very happy to read, that Niepoo...

I knew I shouldn't have thrown the bottle out so quick before writing down what is was. It was a Luis Pato wine in 500 ML that was aged in clay pots. White wine with effervescent and tasted really pure. Reminded me of pinot noir on the nose and nice round feel in mouth. They make both a red and whi...

I knew I shouldn't have thrown the bottle out so quick before writing down what is was. It was a Luis Pato wine in 500 ML that was aged in clay pots. White wine with effervescent and tasted really pure. Reminded me of pinot noir on the nose and nice round feel in mouth. They make both a red and whi...

Wait until you've been doing it a few more years and the addiction to buying VP has gone from a fun hobby to total obsession. I remember when I used to get cases of Port delivered. I'd put them in the trunk of my car, wait for my wife to go to sleep and then carry them down to the cellar. I just di...

This evening, plans changed and I opened a 2007 Duas Quintas - Reserva Especial Tinto, and it truly was very special. The single best non-fortified wine I've had from this producer, which is saying a mouthful. IF any of you have access to this wine ... grab whatever you can find. Seriously! Hi Roy,...

My top wines for 2016 (all with 95 points):

Quinta do Vale Meão'05
Quinta do Vale Meao '09
Pintas '10
Maritavora Grande Reserva Tinto '11
Conceito Tinto '09
Manoella VV '10

my favourite being: Manoella VV '09 with 95,5 points

Crasto Superior Tinto '14 @ €12.80 Crasto Superior Syrah '14 @ €18.80 Crasto Superior Branco '15 @ €12.86 Quinta do Crasto Reserva VV '14 @ €24.95 Quinta do Crasto LBV '11 1/2 @ €9.45 With the exception of the Q.do Castro LBV I would pay (a lot) more in Portugal! :D Curious to read your notes on th...

Crasto Superior Tinto '14 @ €12.80
Crasto Superior Syrah '14 @ €18.80
Crasto Superior Branco '15 @ €12.86
Quinta do Crasto Reserva VV '14 @ €24.95
Quinta do Crasto LBV '11 1/2 @ €9.45

With the exception of the Q.do Castro LBV I would pay (a lot) more in Portugal!

Recently consumed: Krohn 30 year old Tawny Port 2014 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2001 Quinta do Noval Nacional Brunheda 40 year old Tawny Port 1977 Dow's Vintage Port 2012 Fonseca-Guimaraens Vintage Port 2012 Taylor's Vargellas Vintage Port 2011 Taylor's LBV Taylor's 20 year old Tawny Port Fonseca...

2 bottles of Niepoort VP '00 @ €53.00 each! Good price?

Snapshot tasting of a barrel sample so no detailed TN. This had amazing fresh fruit and massive complexity. Bright with a ton of grip and a long explosive finish even at this young stage. This will be a killer wine in time. 95-97 points Hi Andy, Two questions: 1. When did you taste the barrelsample...

Glenn E. wrote:Yes, do share stories! That way those of us who could not go can live vicariously through your experience.

.... and pictures, please

Paul, As much as I would love to spread the thanks to our subscribers outside of the USA, I have no influence with agents and importers in other countries. There have only been three buyer's ops that have been open to other countries or in one case just the UK and Canada. So while I'd be thrilled t...

Today begins one of the greatest values in Vintage Port that has ever been offered through the Buying Ops in the newsletter over the years. I hope you are going to enjoy this one, because I can promise there will never be VPs offered at a price like this ever again! Even buying a case of any of the...

Hi Roy! You state: "I promise to have thick skin; so shoot straight", so I will give my opinion. I mentioned this to you last year. In general I am very happy with the newsletters (good variety of articles and tasting notes) and I end up reading most of it, and in many cases all. However,...

Hi Paul, Thanks for your concern. I will not release the current newsletter without the inclusion of a Buyer's Opportunity. Since late June, the individual that I have been working with, (importer) has gone from the USA back to PT for a critical surgery; so he could convalesce surrounded by family....

Andy Velebil wrote:Slight delay.

Forgive me for saying, but I wouldn't call the delay "slight" any more !

Tom Archer wrote:

Cool label

As a general rule of thumb, the fancier the label on a bottle of wine, the worse the contents...

Tom, I'm pretty sure this rule doesn't apply to the Conceito VP '07. I liked it a lot and the still wines of Conceito (red and white ) are even better! Try them!