For The Love Of Port

Saturday, March 14th at 1 PM at my home in Sunnyvale.

Eric
David
Bradley and 1 friend
Barry

We have room for 3 others.

I will provide:

RWC James Madison Malvasia
Barbeito 40 Year Malvasia Mae Manuela
Chambers Rare Muscadelle (MDF gives it 98 points)

Saturday, March 14th.

This IS the day.

1979 HM Borges Sercial X 3

1890 D'Oliveiras Verdelho (Courtesy of Eric Ifune)
Barbeito Mae Manuela 40 Year
Barbeito Malvasia 30 Year
1915 Barbeito Boal (Courtesy of Eric Ifune)
H & H Inauguration (2008 bottle)
1969 D'Oliveiras Sercial (Courtesy of Eric Ifune)
1940 Borges Solera
Berbeito Terrentez Reserve

Eric Ifune wrote:I thought the dates were March 10 or 11?

Sure, those dates are good, too.

Eric,

What dates could YOU do? Let's start here and recalibrate.

I got 3 bottles, too. Yes, there was a cancellation. Check on it, David.

David Spriggs wrote:

Barry Sunderland wrote:I snoozed and lost out on the '79 offer.

Oh no! Gone already???? I didn't respond yet either...

When we get together I'll bring one that I hand carried back from Madeira.

I snoozed and lost out on the '79 offer.

I can do <$150! Heck, I can even do $200!

Is Reidar still interested whle in Bay Area? If so, we can shoot for the March weekend. Reidar?

Hello, gentlemen... When I started this thread, there was an emphasis on 'casual' at my house in Silicon Valley (Sunnyvale). Slowly, but surely, over time, there's become a stronger interest in people attending who live far from the Bay Area. One concern is what I originally intended as 'casual' is ...

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...

1880 Barbeito Malvasia X 1

I opened a bottle. Like Roy, I did a pop and pour. Roy was correct with the fact that this Malmsey was not typical. Leaner, more lifted and fresh (mostly 2006 juice) and less round than many Malmseys that I've experienced; like a quite sweet Verdelho. Terrific, refreshing 'Barbeito' acidity. Juicy, ...

Whatever thing you purchase, you think what Madeiras you could have bought instead...

I don't have access to Roy's newsletter any more, BUT I've been nipping on Mr Madison for about a week now. The color is light, almost like an aged Sauternes. The nose and flavor is delicate, not much acid on the back-end. Having just finished a Barbeito 20 the week prior, I can say the Madison is ...

Or are some in demijohns?

Gary Banker wrote:1920 Barbeito FV malvasia
Barbeito 30 year malvasia

Yes, I love that 1920 Barbeito FV, as well. It's quite electric. I have 1 bottle.

Mannie still had some. Bought 6.

I have a Coravin.