What have you opened this week?
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Mike J. W.
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Re: What have you opened this week?
How was the Pocas 2017 LBV? I just picked up a few of their 2011 LBV.
"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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Mike J. W.
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Re: What have you opened this week?
1992 Pocas Colheita bottled 2016. Great QPR.
"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 reckon the 2011 will be delicious right now with another 5-10 years before it hits its peak. The 2017 was very nice, full of primary fruit, but drinking it last week was infanticide.Mike J. W. wrote: ↑Wed Apr 13, 2022 5:07 pm How was the Pocas 2017 LBV? I just picked up a few of their 2011 LBV.
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David Spriggs
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1998 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port. Always good!
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Mike J. W.
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Re: What have you opened this week?
1995 Andresen LBV
"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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Messias 10YO tawny, reliable and solid but not exciting.
Dow 1983 VP, dark cherries and black chocolate. Delicious.
Dow 1983 VP, dark cherries and black chocolate. Delicious.
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Mike J. W.
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1983 Offley Boa Vista VP. A very nice Port.
"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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Eric Menchen
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Re: What have you opened this week?
Wasn't my bottle, but a 1997 Smith Woodhouse VP; and I can report that it is still very primary and powerful.
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Glenn E.
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Re: What have you opened this week?
1964 Casa do Douro Colheita Branco
Much nicer than the similar Tawny that I opened earlier. It also seems to be holding up better in bottle than the 1964 Krohn Colheita Branco, though at its peak the Krohn was a better Port. Now? Pretty close.
Much nicer than the similar Tawny that I opened earlier. It also seems to be holding up better in bottle than the 1964 Krohn Colheita Branco, though at its peak the Krohn was a better Port. Now? Pretty close.
Glenn Elliott
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Typical from SWC. Thanks for the update. I will lay off the 3 bottles I own for a considerable number of years,Eric Menchen wrote: ↑Mon May 02, 2022 3:22 pm Wasn't my bottle, but a 1997 Smith Woodhouse VP; and I can report that it is still very primary and powerful.
I have been quaffing on a few 2015 Quinta do Crasto LBV's currently. Packs quite the punch and delicious as well.
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Eric Ifune
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Re: What have you opened this week?
DR40 year old tawny.
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Mike J. W.
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1985 Burmester VP. Very high acidity.
"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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Mike J. W.
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Re: What have you opened this week?
S. Leonardo 30 year old Tawny (bottled 2019).
"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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Eric Menchen
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Re: What have you opened this week?
1970 Feuerheerd VP
Brought a 1970 Fonseca and 1994 Fonseca in case the first wines were bad, but for VP just drank the Feuerheerd (along with a "60", a colheita, ...) as it was quite good. The others will be saved for the next dinner get together.
Brought a 1970 Fonseca and 1994 Fonseca in case the first wines were bad, but for VP just drank the Feuerheerd (along with a "60", a colheita, ...) as it was quite good. The others will be saved for the next dinner get together.
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Glenn E.
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DR 30 Year Old Tawny Port
Took this up to Canada to share during "happy hour" at the Canadian Festival of Chili and Barbecue in Langley, B.C.
Took this up to Canada to share during "happy hour" at the Canadian Festival of Chili and Barbecue in Langley, B.C.
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Eric Ifune
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Re: What have you opened this week?
Vieira de Sousa 10 year old white.
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Mike J. W.
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Re: What have you opened this week?
2011 Pocas LBV (opened May 14). Young, but good. It needs another 5 years at least, but it will get better. 12 hour decant recommended.
"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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Mike J. W.
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Re: What have you opened this week?
1983 Ferreira Quinta Do Seixo SQVP.
"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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Small tasting at the "office" club.
10YO Vieira de Sousa White
1998 Andresen Colheita
2015 Quinta do Crasto LBV
The Andresen knocked it out the park. Excellent start to the weekend.
10YO Vieira de Sousa White
1998 Andresen Colheita
2015 Quinta do Crasto LBV
The Andresen knocked it out the park. Excellent start to the weekend.
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Andy Velebil
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Re: What have you opened this week?
Nice!Thomas V wrote:Small tasting at the "office" club.
10YO Vieira de Sousa White
1998 Andresen Colheita
2015 Quinta do Crasto LBV
The Andresen knocked it out the park. Excellent start to the weekend.
Andy Velebil Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. William Shakespeare http://www.fortheloveofport.com