You know you are a Port "geek" when ...
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Mike J. W.
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When the guy that showed up to fix your cable comes up from the basement and says "I see you've got an infestation down there." and he's not talking about termites.
"I have often thought that the aim of Port is to give you a good and durable hangover, so that during the next day you should be reminded of the splendid occasion the night before." - Hungarian/British journalist & author George Mikes
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I feel called out.Andy Velebil wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:20 pm "Furniture" in your house are actually stacked boxes of Port in every room.
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Moses Botbol
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When there's a quarter million in port in the basement.
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Mike J. W.
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Yikes!Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:46 am When there's a quarter million in port in the basement.
"I have often thought that the aim of Port is to give you a good and durable hangover, so that during the next day you should be reminded of the splendid occasion the night before." - Hungarian/British journalist & author George Mikes
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Gerwin de Graaf
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+1 !Mike J. W. wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:55 amYikes!Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:46 am When there's a quarter million in port in the basement.
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Jonathan S
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When in Boston, can I?Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:46 am When there's a quarter million in port in the basement.
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Jonathan S
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Re: You know you are a Port "geek" when ...
... when asked a specific question about Port, you go on for five minutes with a complete rundown before you finally catch the glazed-over look in the eyes of your fellow participant in the "conversation."
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Andy Velebil
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Re: You know you are a Port "geek" when ...
Jonathan S wrote:... when asked a specific question about Port, you go on for five minutes with a complete rundown before you finally catch the glazed-over look in your the eyes of fellow participant in the "conversation."
so true. Andy Velebil Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. William Shakespeare http://www.fortheloveofport.com
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Moses Botbol
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Any time... You should check out the Angus Barn's port and madeira selection if you are not already a regular! They have several bottles at retail or less prices going back to the early 20th Century.Jonathan S wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 4:16 pmWhen in Boston, can I?Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:46 am When there's a quarter million in port in the basement.
I was working out of Raleigh for almost 2 years (until Covid) and went to AB almost weekly. Not to mention a great list of Portuguese dry wines.
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Jonathan S
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Moses, I love Boston and would love to just lay eyes on your incredible collection!Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Wed Jan 20, 2021 5:59 amAny time... You should check out the Angus Barn's port and madeira selection if you are not already a regular! They have several bottles at retail or less prices going back to the early 20th Century.Jonathan S wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 4:16 pmWhen in Boston, can I?Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:46 am When there's a quarter million in port in the basement.
I was working out of Raleigh for almost 2 years (until Covid) and went to AB almost weekly. Not to mention a great list of Portuguese dry wines.
As for the Angus Barn, I hope that you are back here in Raleigh for work after COVID. I would love to meet you there and share a bottle or two (and a fine steak, too).
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Frederick Blais
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When you move country to work with a Port company?
Living the dream and now working for a Port company
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Moses Botbol
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If you make it to Boston, give me a PM ahead of time.Jonathan S wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:14 pm Moses, I love Boston and would love to just lay eyes on your incredible collection!
As for the Angus Barn, I hope that you are back here in Raleigh for work after COVID. I would love to meet you there and share a bottle or two (and a fine steak, too).
Angus Barn lets you take unfinished wine home.
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Jonathan S
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Count on it, Moses!Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:17 amIf you make it to Boston, give me a PM ahead of time.Jonathan S wrote: ↑Fri Jan 22, 2021 7:14 pm Moses, I love Boston and would love to just lay eyes on your incredible collection!
As for the Angus Barn, I hope that you are back here in Raleigh for work after COVID. I would love to meet you there and share a bottle or two (and a fine steak, too).
Angus Barn lets you take unfinished wine home.
Also, great to hear on the Angus Barn!