***DO NOT MISS***72 HR. MADEIRA OFFERING***USA/UK/EU/+++

[Roy Hersh]

From Roy:

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have been working on putting together a fabulous offering of Madeiras SOLELY for the FTLOP Forumites. This will be available to you through Thursday 2 p.m. GMT, at which time ... the rest of the world will be allowed to purchase these wines too. ONLY 2 (consumers) buyers besides us are given the same "PRIVILEGE."

The company that many of you might already know is the respected retailer ANTIQUE WINE COMPANY. Before I mention to you the wines offered and the speciality of this to FTLOP members only ... please note, I have done this with ZERO profit motive in mind. THE ONLY benefit that I get, is that this company will cross-promote FTLOP in their mailing and on their website. PERIOD. That hopefully will bring more people to read the newsletter and hopefully a few new faces here on the Forum. So that is what my entire compensation is ... as that is exactly what I asked for.

Now what they are offering to us:

* They accept all major credit cards including AMEX
* They will ship to the USA, EU, UK of course ... or any other country that permits wines to be shipped.
* Their prices are Excluding Taxes (same as on wine searcher). If someone buys from outside the UK they'll have no taxes to pay, as they'll be refunded to you.
* Mention "For The Love Of Port" and receive an additional 5% off already great prices!
* 72 hour advance notice of this offer ... even prior to their own mailing list customers, which gives you folks an incredible opportunity here. It is like going to an auction with 2 dozen friends, 3 days before others can bid ... yet you can walk away with the wines!
* Any question about scores or Broadbent tasting notes or prices/availability ... just pick up the phone.

ALTHOUGH YOU CAN EMAIL ... I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU CALL TO PLACE YOUR ORDERS AS THE REST OF THE WORLD WILL KNOW ABOUT THIS OFFER ON THURSDAY, SO THERE IS NO REASON TO TAKE A CHANCE AND NOT CONTACT THE ANTIQUE WINE COMPANY DIRECTLY!!!

NOW a little bit about The Antique Wine Company -
Established over twenty years ago and located in central London, The Antique Wine Company has been at the forefront of supplying rare classed growth wines to the trade and private collectors worldwide.

Some of our most famous transactions include the world’s most valuable single Chateau wine collection, 127 bottles of Chateau d’Yquem 1855 – 1990. We also provided the 1998 Academy Awards with various 1912 vintages to celebrate the Oscars for the movie Titanic, and more recently sourced and negotiated the world’s most valuable bottle of white wine, a 1787 vintage of Chateau d’Yquem to a private collector in the U.S.

We offer a number of comprehensive services including private tastings, cellar design and a vintage gift service.


HERE IS THE ACTUAL OFFERING:

Discover Madeira – Old and Rare Vintages Spanning Over 100 Years.

We have an exceptional offer for you consisting of a collection of old and rare vintages from the most distinguished producers. Stored perfectly in a private cellar in the UK, this comprehensive selection offers you a chance to experience the natural and enduring characteristics of these great wines.

Prices are per bottle. GBP, USD, EUR
SERCIAL - Driest of all the wines.
Drunk as an aperitif or with fish dishes.

1 Barbeito 1826 550 965 810
2 Avery’s 1860 350 615 515
1 Camara do Lobos (highly regarded) 1864 400 705 590
1 Dr Manuel Jose Vieira (Highly Regarded) 1870 350 615 515
2 Canteiro 1875 265 465 390
1 Leacock 1875 330 580 485
1 Avery’s (Exceptional Vintage) 1892 300 525 445
3 Barbeito (Fine Vintage) 1910 185 325 275
3 Barbeito 1917 190 335 280
2 Barbeito 1923 135 240 200
1 Adegas de Torreao 1928 295 520 435
4 Barbeito 1935 140 245 205
7 Blandy (Outstanding Wine)
**** Michael Broadbent 1940 180 315 265
4 MJ Cossart (Exceptional Vintage for Sercial) 1950 130 230 195
1 Leacock 1959 145 255 215
7 Blandy 1962 110 195 165
5 Blandy 1966 105 185 155
12 MJ Cossart 1971 105 185 155

VERDELHO - Medium dry. Enjoy
on its own and with delicate dishes. GBP USD EUR
2 Reserva Peira d'Oliveira
**** Michael Broadbent 1850 410 720 605
1 de Freitas Collection 1865 295 520 435
1 Anibal d'Oliveira 1882 500 880 735
3 Garafeira Barbeito 1924 150 265 220
2 Garafeira Barbeito – 92WS 1929 135 235 135
3 Blandy Private Bottling 1931 185 325 275
1 Lomelino (Classic Vintage) 1934 195 345 290
2 Garafeira Barbeito 1942 125 220 185
7 Barbeito 1965 120 210 180
2 Reserva Peira d'Oliveira 1966 95 170 140
3 Barbeito 1967 100 175 150
6 Blandy (A Very Fine Wine)
**** Michael Broadbent 1968 105 185 155

BUAL - Full bodied with a dry finish.
Enjoy with any meat course. GBP USD EUR
3 Quinta do Serrado -
**** Michael Broadbent 1827 710 1,245 1,045
2 Rutherford and Miles 1840 305 535 450
1 de Freitas Collection 1865 295 520 435
1 Barbeito 1870 420 740 620
1 de Freitas Collection 1880 465 815 685
1 Rutherford and Miles 1894 415 730 610
1 Barbeito 1895 310 545 455
2 Lomelino 1897 370 650 545
2 Reserva Pereira d'Oliveira 1908 250 440 370
2 Barbeito 1912 215 380 320
4 Lomelino (Especially Fine for Bual) 1914 250 440 370
10 Blandy
**** Michael Broadbent 1920 285 500 420
1 Reserva Pereira d'Oliveira 1922 245 430 360
1 Barbeito 1930 145 255 215
1 Torre Bella 1930 175 310 260
1 Cossart (Classic Vintage) 1934 215 380 320
3 Barbeito 1938 145 255 215
3 Barbeito 1950 135 240 200
8 Blandy 1958 140 245 205
9 Blandy 1959 145 255 215
9 Cossart 1963 115 210 175
16 Cossart - (Highly Regarded) 1969 100 175 150
1 Instituto do Vinho da Madeira 1972 85 150 125
7 Cossart 1976 75 135 110
6 Reserva Pereira d'Oliveira 1977 70 125 105
Prices are per bottle FOB London - worldwide shipping is available.
Offered on a first come - first served basis.

To order simply call our offices on the numbers below.
The Antique Wine Company
http://www.antique-wine.com
Tel: +44 207 359 1109
Tel free from USA: +1 800 827 7153
Tel from Hong Kong: +852 8175 5635
Fax: +44 207 359 7781
Email : sales@antique-wine.com

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[Roy Hersh]

Just curious, did anyone buy in?

I ask, because of the time involved in putting this together. IF nobody will take advantage of these types of deals, I won't bother you with them in the future.

[Al B.]

Roy,

I didn't take advantage of the offer because I have already blown my wine budget this month (and for the next two!).

But the offer was of great interest. I looked at the options and now know much more about the Antique Wine Company than I did before.

I would be even more interested in a similar offer of ports, if there is a similar offer in the future.

But many thanks for putting the offer together Roy. Even if I didn't take advantage of the offer, I still appreciated the effort you went to in organising it and posting it here.

Alex

[IanL]

Roy, i'm sure your efforts to bring Madeira to a wider audience should be applauded. There are not enough easy and transparent sources of Madeira - those that are visible online are often just being 'broked' at large mark-ups.

Some of the reticence to buy from this offer may be down to the prices - they aren't *that* keen - even with a 5% discount. That fact that the list bears more than a passing resemblance to a list that many people interested in Madeira may have received last year at significantly cheaper prices might also have dissuaded some.

Don't let it put you off. I'm sure if new sources of madeira were found and advertised here then there would be significant interest - e.g. talking to madeira houses to release some ex-cellar wines direct or putting together a list from individuals happy to sell odd bottles.

[Andy Velebil]

Roy,

Thank you for the hard work putting it together. The bad news is I wasn't able to take advantage of it as I ended up with some home remodeling costs this month that has really cut into my wine spending budget for a month or two

But keep posting them as I have taken advantage in the past.

[Gary Banker]

Roy,

I ordered four bottles of d'Oliveira '77 Bual. I also thought that the prices were high (Rare Wine company has the '77 Terrantez for $95), but I hadn't seen this elsewhere and it's my son's birth year.

Thanks for the effort, and please continue. Madeira is too difficult to find and the prices have escalated so much, that any new sources are appreciated.

Gary

[Roy Hersh]

OK, I appreciate the feedback and will continue to seek out supplies of Madeira and Port (of course) and possibly in the future ... Douro wines that are not fortified.

I must be honest since it was mentioned more than once, that I also thought that some of the prices were not advantageous. But as I don't represent this company, or any for that matter ... it was an effort to have some unique, well stored Madeiras made available to FTLOP'ers before anyone else. The Antique Wine Company went out of their way to work with us here and make this something special. I am unfamiliar about any other offer that looked similar last year, but what can I say?

I can not provide any details, but will say that there is going to be one major release this year ... of an OLD Vintage Madeira, never before seen on the market. I will alert you as soon as this is made official.