Krohn 2011 VP or Krohn Retiro Novo 2011 VP?

[Gerwin de Graaf]

I need some (more) 2011 VP's for my cellar (I can see a couple of open spaces ). And since it's the end of the year (so my wine/port budget is all but spent for the year) it has to have an excellent P/Q ratio. And I would prefer a house that I don't have yet in my cellar. Now I have found a place that still holds both of the Krohn 2011 releases (the Krohn and the Single Quinta). Price is almost alike, just 1 euro between them. And the prices are very reasonable. I would like 12 bottles.

What would you do?
12 Krohn;
12 Krohn Retiro Novo
6 of both
or another number of each?

and in advance for any thoughts!

[Thomas V]

Could you list what 2011 VP's you allready have?

[Frederick Blais]

Looking into my notes, Krohn is one house I've not tasted the 2011... Not sure why they did not present them to the press at the tasting event. Normally in a good year, I'd go with the classic Vintage and not the single Quinta, but I don't know much about Krohn decision for the final blend.

You can look here for Roy's tasting notes : http://www.fortheloveofport.com/tndb/se ... Krohn-2011

[Gerwin de Graaf]

Could you list what 2011 VP's you allready have?

I have 2011's from:
- Quevedo
- Kopke
- Fonseca
- Cockburns
- Warre

[Thomas V]

Could you list what 2011 VP's you allready have?

I have 2011's from:
- Quevedo
- Kopke
- Fonseca
- Cockburns
- Warre

Nice bunch you have there.

If it was me, sure I would buy a couple of the Krohn 2011 VP. 12 bottles then the price really had to be very very good e.g. low. 6 bottles I would contemplate. I would probably end up buying a few bottles and if we stick to the 2011 vintage I would pick up some Bulas, Ferreira and Offley Boa Vista. They are in the same price range and they are great each and everyone of them. I have tasted all 3 of them and own 6 x Offley and 4 Ferreira myself.

My 2 cents.

Cheers

[Ronald Wortel]

As they are reasonably priced: buy 1 of each, taste and see which you like best. If you like both, buy 6 of each.

[Gerwin de Graaf]

Could you list what 2011 VP's you allready have?

I have 2011's from:
- Quevedo
- Kopke
- Fonseca
- Cockburns
- Warre

Nice bunch you have there.

If it was me, sure I would buy a couple of the Krohn 2011 VP. 12 bottles then the price really had to be very very good e.g. low. 6 bottles I would contemplate. I would probably end up buying a few bottles and if we stick to the 2011 vintage I would pick up some Bulas, Ferreira and Offley Boa Vista. They are in the same price range and they are great each and everyone of them. I have tasted all 3 of them and own 6 x Offley and 4 Ferreira myself.

My 2 cents.

Cheers

Thanks for your reaction!
I've had a quick look for Bulas and Offley Boa Vista, and I can't find them over here in the Netherlands (have to admit, that I haven't done an extensive search). Ferreira is available, but is about twice the price of the Krohn VP.

I will probably pick up 6 of both of the Krohn VP's.