What have you opened this week?

Al B. · Post by **Al B.** » Tue Oct 22, 2019 5:26 am

It was my birthday on the weekend just gone. I opened a wonderful bottle of Croft 1963 and also a half bottle of Quinta de la Rosa Tonnix 2014 LBV. The former was one of the best bottles of this I have had; the latter was everything you would want from a young LBV, full of round and soft berry fruit.

John M. · Post by **John M.** » Fri Oct 25, 2019 5:45 am

2002 Warres LBV..... still very primary, a fruit bomb. The quality of their LBVs is amazing.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Fri Oct 25, 2019 7:07 am

A 2003 Quevedo LBV last night. Still a youngster with a good decade plus ahead of it.

John M. · Post by **John M.** » Fri Oct 25, 2019 2:51 pm

Andy Velebil wrote:A 2003 Quevedo LBV last night. Still a youngster with a good decade plus ahead of it.

The better LBVs Are getting closer to SQVPs.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:54 pm

John M. wrote:
Andy Velebil wrote:A 2003 Quevedo LBV last night. Still a youngster with a good decade plus ahead of it.
The better LBVs Are getting closer to SQVPs.

Yes they are.

Post by **Glenn E.** » Sat Oct 26, 2019 10:41 pm

1966 Porto Rocha Colheita in a 375ml bottle. I believe it was from a buying op, but can't remember which one. Very nice Port, and lovely to drink while writing an article for the FTLOP Newsletter.

Andrew Kirschner · Post by **Andrew Kirschner** » Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:24 pm

1985 Royal Oporto.
Purchased early 90’s at a sale. Lovely with mellow tannins, blackberry and black cherry. A pleasant surprise as my 85’s have been a mixed bunch.
Have a great week!
Andrew

Tom Archer · Post by **Tom Archer** » Mon Oct 28, 2019 3:35 am

Fonseca '75

Very Fonseca in character, although nothing like as intense as previous vintages. Aging very nicely now and gaining great elegance 7-7

Rebello Valente '70

The great thing about '70 is the way second division and even also-ran wines are showing really well now. There are very few weaklings from this vintage. This one is a little light in colour, but delicate on the nose and real class on the palate - a delight 7-6

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Sun Nov 03, 2019 2:16 pm

Last night Tom des Brisay opened a 1985 Fonseca with a fairly limited decant. It showed beautifully. A 1941 Kopke Colheita was then opened by Lisa. While I opened neither, (I had supplied 3 bottles ... one a magnum, for the dinner) The Kopke was really incredible and it was very difficult to choose which provided greater pleasure, but nonethless, a stellar night for Ports after dinner.

Eric Ifune · Post by **Eric Ifune** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:12 pm

Rocha Over 40 year old.

Mike J. W. · Post by **Mike J. W.** » Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:41 pm

2005 Churchill LBV. Decanted 12 hours and all I tasted last night was lots of alcohol. The color was a nice dark red and it smelled great, but the taste didn't come close to matching those attributes. Right now I'd give it an 85. We'll see if it improves at all by tonight.

Bert VD · Post by **Bert VD** » Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:00 pm

Pacheca 2013 LBV. a bit nutty and very nice

Tom Archer · Post by **Tom Archer** » Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:49 pm

Warre '91

Very closed and sullen for first two days after decant, but opened up as I neared the end of the decanter on day three. Even then, no big wow factor. However, this wine has some depth and concentration so might just blossom, given time. Score? - with optimism, 2-5

Mike J. W. · Post by **Mike J. W.** » Wed Nov 06, 2019 7:31 pm

Graham's 20 yo Tawny. The '05 Churchill LBV that I opened and tried last night was even worse tonight. I wanted something, but didn't want to decant, so I opened this. Good, not great, but it hits the spot.

Moses Botbol · Post by **Moses Botbol** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 9:05 am

Mike J. W. wrote:Graham's 20 yo Tawny.

How do you like the Graham's 20?

Mike J. W. · Post by **Mike J. W.** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:52 pm

Moses Botbol wrote:
Mike J. W. wrote:Graham's 20 yo Tawny.
How do you like the Graham's 20?

It's decent. Not a great 20 year old but quite drinkable. What's your favorite 20 year old Tawny?
If you haven't had a Pacheca 20 year old, I highly recommend it.

Mike K. · Post by **Mike K.** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 7:16 pm

Kopke Colheita 1957
A very different animal from all the other Kopke Colheitas I’ve had. More subtle and vegetal than I expected.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:59 pm

2001 Graham’s Quinta dos Malvedos VP. 1/2 bottle. 9 hr decant was perfect. Still youthful and tasty

Moses Botbol · Post by **Moses Botbol** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:59 pm

1980 Grahams Vintage Port. Was super sweet and delicious at pop and pour. Later 6-7 hours later on it was just solid, not terrific, but enjoyable none-the-less.

Tom Archer · Post by **Tom Archer** » Mon Nov 11, 2019 2:06 pm

Offley '66

This is, with little doubt, the best Offley for current drinking. Still moderately tannic, so nowhere near over the hill, beautifully complex, rich and full.

The perfect 10 and good to stay that way. Score 10-10

For The Love Of Port

What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?

Re: What have you opened this week?