For The Love Of Port

Eric Ifune wrote:Got one of the demijohns from Christies at the Liberty Hall sale.

Nice score! Waiting for a tasting note...

Steve Pollack wrote:1864 Favila Vieira Malvasia.

Good to know... I was wondering about that bottling.

Yes... twice. It's fabulous.

H+H 50 Year Old Tinta Negra

RED: 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio
WHITE: S. Leonardo 60 Year Old White Tawny

Still haven't tried any 2016s yet...

I would love to retire there as well (some time between 3 - 8 years). The task seems overwhelming, however... figuring out healthcare, citizenship, taxes, real estate, etc... Where does one start?

Well... this is interesting (Verdelho and a bit of Sercial)... I wonder if it will make it to the US... Here is the article (in Portuguese):

https://www.jm-madeira.pt/economia/ver/ ... tranquilo_

Not to mention the ridiculous price... who would buy from them? A FULL bottle sold at a Zachy's auction this month with a "price realized" of $7410.

I was going to mention the stenciling. I've never seen stenciling like that on Barbeito bottles before.

https://www.oldliquors.com/madeira-1795-barbeito-9444

For a half bottle!!!

I didn't even know it was bottled in 375ml...

H+H Tinta Negra Mole 50 year. Stunning stuff...

Eric Ifune wrote:Barbeito 1920 Malvasia

I don't recall ever seeing this... how was it?

Eric Menchen wrote:And I see they will be closed June 4-28 for vacation.

Great... the exact time I will be in Lisbon...

Very timely post. I'll be in Lisbon in about two weeks... with my hotel just a couple a blocks away, this will definitely be on my to-do list. Thanks!

Barbeito 30 year malvazia Vo Vera

Thanks for all the suggestions! I forgot that DOC was so close by...

I will be staying two nights at Quinta do Tedo in June and was wondering about places to go nearby that are open to the general public. Quinta de Naploes is so close and is a gorgeous place (I was there on one of Roy's trips in 2007)... is it open to the public? Any other must-see places? Regards, M...

1961 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Quinta de Vargellas - Portugal, Douro, Porto (3/2/2018) I was braced for the worst, hearing this wine was in decline, but this really impressed me. Very mature and starting to go tawny, but this still had a slight beam of fresh red fruit to go with the caramel, ...

Just curious... does anybody know if Quinta do Vesuvio is open to the public? Any way to tour the estate?

Just picked a bottle up for $37. I was a bit underwhelmed. Nice and flavorful, but a bit too soft and rounded for my tastes. I felt it could have used a bit more focus and grip. At least the bottle was cool looking. Anybody else tried it? http://taylor.pt/en/catalogue/port-wine/very-old/325th-annive...