Wow. Thanks for the post Fred. This sure makes collecting a challenge. It certainly seems more restrictive than British Columbia (of course prices are very high there too).
-Dave-
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- Tue Aug 16, 2005 8:02 am
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: SAQ and LCBO monopoly in Canada
- Replies: 6
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- Mon Aug 15, 2005 10:25 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Why is Vinatge Port cheaper in the UK than in the US?
- Replies: 20
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I agree that it's basically true for the current and very new (1997 and 2000) release. However, as you noted, there are still good to great prices in the UK for older ports -- in spite of the low dollar (which surprised me). Maybe I'm wrong, but I think the provenence for Port in case quantities is ...
- Sun Aug 14, 2005 10:31 pm
- Forum: Port & Madeira Marketplace
- Topic: FTLOP recommends these Vintage Ports
- Replies: 10
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- Sun Aug 14, 2005 10:24 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Why is Vinatge Port cheaper in the UK than in the US?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4390
I see your point on the 2003s. With the US importer having to pay duty and special labeling, and other state by state regulations to take care of - not to mention shipping over a very large country, I can understand the extra costs. And the prices do look better when you don't have to pay VAT :D Oh,...
- Sun Aug 14, 2005 5:56 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Why is Vinatge Port cheaper in the UK than in the US?
- Replies: 20
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I agree that's probably the case for the older ports, but what about the 2003? They are still cheaper in the UK. I'm actaully thinking of buying my 2003's over in the UK. For example, with air shipping, taxes, and duty, the 2003 Fonseca will cost me $63. In the US, the bottles I purchased here in th...
- Sun Aug 14, 2005 5:27 pm
- Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
- Topic: Favorite airlines?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6094
Yes, RyanAir is Europe only. There are no direct flights to Oporto from San Francisco, so I was going to have to make a connection somewhere. I finally did figure out (and purchase) my flight to Oporto. I am going United to Heathrow - and then taking TAP into Oporto. This is the easiest for me and s...
- Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:53 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Why is Vinatge Port cheaper in the UK than in the US?
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- Sat Aug 13, 2005 5:27 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Why is Vinatge Port cheaper in the UK than in the US?
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Why is Vinatge Port cheaper in the UK than in the US?
This question came up in another thread, but it seemed to me that this is a good topic for discussion. Here are a couple of examples to illustrate the price difference between port in the UK and the US: 2003 Fonseca UK - $52 US - $75 1994 Warre's UK - $35 US - $55 1994 Dow's UK - $47 US - $70 1985 F...
- Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:32 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Have you, or do you plan to buy any 2003 Vintage Ports?
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- Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:27 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Have you, or do you plan to buy any 2003 Vintage Ports?
- Replies: 102
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Re: Have you, or do you plan to buy any 2003 Vintage Ports?
I picked up some 2003 Fonseca and Croft -- despite my pledge to buy no more young vintage ports after the 1994 vintage. Oh well :) These two are some of my favorite producers. Having had old Crofts - when they are good, they are very good. I would love to see this port producer move up in the rankin...
- Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:24 am
- Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
- Topic: Favorite airlines?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6094
- Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:21 am
- Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
- Topic: So, who wants to join us for the first trip to explore Port?
- Replies: 6
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Re: So, who wants to join us for the first trip to explore P
As you know Roy, I will be joining you. I'm really looking forward to it!
-Dave-
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- Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:16 am
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: VP recomendations 1977 to 1997
- Replies: 4
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Re: VP recomendations 1977 to 1997
I was in your situation a few months ago. I ended up getting (purchased in the UK and imported into the US): 1977 Taylor (a personal favorite) 1977 Gould-Campbell (awesome wine! One for the ages!) 1985 Fonseca 1994 Dow I also bought: 1992 Taylor 1994 Fonseca I don't know if I would call these last t...