For The Love Of Port

Roy Hersh wrote:FTLOP Issue #89 is already in the process of being written and will be launched either towards the end of June or early July, (at the latest).

Did I miss this... or is the offer delayed? Just wondering...

Justin A wrote:1994 D'Oliveiras Verdelho.

I've had my eye on that one... How was it?

1990 D'Oliveira Malvazia

As far as cultural sites in Porto go, I would check out the Igreja de Sao Francisco. Gorgeous baroque/gothic church. Check out the catacombs if it doesn't creep you out.

I finally got around to tasting the 2009 single varietal sampler set that came from a previous FTLOP buying opportunity. This was a unique and educational experience and only wish Quevedo would offer another sampler set again. I noticed that each bottle had a numerical marking with units of "Be...

Looks like the TAP sale fares from Boston to Lisbon are back.
About $290 roundtrip: Departing on Mon 6/13 and returning 6/22 or 6/23/ or 6/24 or 6/28

Also Boston to Porto:
About $315 roundtrip on the same dates.

I used Kayak to search the dates... Pretty darn cheap...

Thanks Eric... I looked through the archives and there are a number of recommendations for more upscale places, so I though a list of more budget-friendly recommendations might be helpful.

I will be in Porto in June and was looking for good, inexpensive, family-friendly restaurants. Hopefully looking for a good place for Leitao. I will be getting a Francesinha fix at BufeteFase, so no need to mention that one. It would be nice to dine near the Cais, but when I was there last, it did s...

Stewart T. wrote:Filing Deadline is 5/24/2016...!

Thanks!

I too have a small amount that was never shipped from Premier Cru. How did you officially sign up as a creditor?

Looks like TAP finally pulled that low fare... back to about $800.

Hope more good deals appear. With the Euro at $1.08, it is a good time to visit Portugal...

1964 Krohn Porto Colheita Branco - Portugal, Douro, Porto (2/16/2016) Bottled in 2007. Lovely nose of honey, butterscotch, sultana raisins and wood spice. A little spirity and while the acidity was good, it had a "creamy/gummy" texture, which is similar to what I get with tawny ports that...

By the way... the price was found using Expedia...

Looks like TAP is now flying out of Boston and there are some good deals to be had. I just booked a roundtrip flight from June 14th to June 25th from BOS to LIS for $282 ROUNDTRIP! I booked it this morning and it is still available. Jump on it if you can... Looking forward to cheering for Portugal i...

I remember this wine being nice, but quite sweet and a bit soft in the past. Nice to see it coming around.

High praise indeed, thanks for the kind words!

We need to get together more often. Any chance you might do another all-Madeira trip again in future years?

I am intrigued and have interest but, like others, would depend on dates and my finances at that time.

I think, for me, it was the 1880 Barbeito Malvasia MMV. It's scary to think that others who tried it with me that day said it showed better when they tried it on the island.

Odd. I had a half bottle of this recently and it showed fantastically, especially on day 2.

Looking through my notes, I had a slight preference for the 1903 Boal... but they were both excellent.