What have you opened this week?

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1977 Smith Woodhouse VP. Slightly off but still good.
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Offley Boa Vista 1963. Sadly the cork had failed a little so the wine was oxidised and tired. It happens.
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2008 DR White Colheita to sip on the patio in the beautiful weather we're having, then...
S. Leonardo 30 Year Old Tawny Port to accompany the nut & cheese course at a dinner party.
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1977 Grahams VP on Saturday. Had bottle stink going on. Kind of musty. Day two was certainly less, but it's not most memorable '77 Grahams that's for sure. Cork was perfect too. [dash1.gif] Just a couple of glasses into the bottle.

Plan to finish on the 4th.
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Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:55 am 1977 Grahams VP on Saturday. Had bottle stink going on. Kind of musty. Day two was certainly less, but it's not most memorable '77 Grahams that's for sure. Cork was perfect too. [dash1.gif] Just a couple of glasses into the bottle.

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Could it be mild cork taint?
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Al B. wrote: ↑Mon Jul 03, 2023 3:19 pmCould it be mild cork taint?
That's what I am think or hope. '77 seems to be rife cork issues.
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Went over friends' house last night for a BBQ. They opened a new to me port; Castellomelhor Tawny. This is not a commercial product, but rather a family port. Tasted at least 40 years old. A real treat. They were not sure on the specifics of age or blend. Could be a colheita despite the label.

We also had an '85 Dow Vintage that was a joy, but not as special as the Castellomelhor.

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1974 Quevedo Colheita
1964 Pocas Colheita
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1994 Quinta do Vesuvio. The '94's are finally starting to come around.
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When the first heatwave of summer hits, it’s time to break out the Cockburn’s white port and tonic with lots of ice.
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1987 Kopke Colheita (b. 2018)

For our anniversary dinner at Surrell.
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Glenn E. wrote:1987 Kopke Colheita (b. 2018)

For our anniversary dinner at Surrell.
How was it? I’ve got a couple of those.
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Andy Velebil wrote: ↑Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:39 pm
Glenn E. wrote:1987 Kopke Colheita (b. 2018)

For our anniversary dinner at Surrell.
How was it? I’ve got a couple of those.
Pretty good. I gave it 93, Lisa gave it 94, and Vic gave it 91 until we peer-pressured him up to a 92. :lol:
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1987 Porto Souza VP. Acquired in a trade with John M. I'll have a full glass tonight, but the first sips seems promising. Long aftertaste.
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1985 Smith Woodhouse VP
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1985 Ferreira. Bottle was perfect. When this vintage is firing on all cylinders, I put at the top 2-3 of the vintage. Top 10 of the decade.
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Churchill crusted 2006. Not my favourite.....
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1994 Warre VP (375ml)
Sandeman Reserve

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1995 Vesuvio VP. Wow what a port.
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S. Leonardo 20 YO Tawny. Delicious!
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Lucas S wrote: 1995 Vesuvio VP. Wow what a port.
We don’t talk about this one. ;) lol
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