I had a very rough weekend of wine drinking. I hosted my tasting group and did all the cooking for a change. For dessert I opened the '70 Nacional followed by a 2002 #12 Kracher was really sick.
The following night in order to get a few ounces of the 1802 Acciaioly Terrantez Madeira, I had to contribute a 1966 Nacional which blew people away.
I had never opened two older bottles of Nacional (from my cellar 8) ) on consecutive nights. You can't take 'em with you, that is for sure. Actually as much as I loved the '66, the 1802 was even better, but we are talking about the difference between a 98 point VP and 99 point Madeira.
My tasting note section in this month's newsletter is absolutely insane!
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Roy,You can't take 'em with you, that is for sure.
You feeling OK...I know your reaching a milestone soon, but geez, your no where near ready to kick the bucket yet
:joker:BTW,
I've cleared the calendar for a couple days and am ready to spend it in Port heaven...a few bottles and a BIG newsletter to read
Andy Velebil Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. William Shakespeare http://www.fortheloveofport.com