Port Collecting Fanaticism
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Port Collecting Fanaticism
I am not talking about Port that you have in your cellar for later drinking pleasure. I am referring to Port-related accoutrements and paraphenalia.
Such as corks, empty bottles, removed labels, OWC's, embossed capsule tops, and those types of things. I noted in a current thread where Moses mentioned that he removes some labels to save. I have seen some collectors who have elaborate libraries of their wine labels. So, what is your unique area of collecting when it comes to Port (drinkable bottles not included please)?
Don't worry it is safe to admit to these proclivities ... after all, you are amongst fellow fanatics.
Such as corks, empty bottles, removed labels, OWC's, embossed capsule tops, and those types of things. I noted in a current thread where Moses mentioned that he removes some labels to save. I have seen some collectors who have elaborate libraries of their wine labels. So, what is your unique area of collecting when it comes to Port (drinkable bottles not included please)?
Don't worry it is safe to admit to these proclivities ... after all, you are amongst fellow fanatics.
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Either I'm just lazy, or see the sentimental value, but the corks from my last wines are still on my desk.
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I have a big vase full of corks on my kitchen table, but sadly not many of them are from bottles of Port because those corks don't often survive extraction!
I also have a withered old 1970 Taylor cork on my computer desk, mostly because it smells good and looks kinda cool.
I also have a withered old 1970 Taylor cork on my computer desk, mostly because it smells good and looks kinda cool.
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I wish I could get the smell back from the 1998 Faustino I Gran Reserva cork. It was wonderful. Great wine too.
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Every bottle, cork or capsule I have photographed and uploaded to PORTraits is still in my collection. I also keep all OWC from both ports and table wines. Fanatic? I don't think so. I just haven't run out of room yet.
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1. I have boxes full of VP corks and embossed capsules all over the house.
2. My garage is filled with boxes full of empty bottles from offlines and special occassions (i.e. nights when I drink VP).
3. I seem to have developed an obsession for empty half bottles. I now have around 50 but no plan for what to do with them.
4. I never throw away T-corks on the basis that they are useful for transporting bottles that have already been decanted to an offline. I think I have about 100 so am unlikely to run out soon.
5. I have been known to take pictures of sediment after decanting VP through a filter. I have no idea why.
6. I have collected 140 books about Port and wine.
Do I qualify for entry into the Port Collecting Fanatics Society?
2. My garage is filled with boxes full of empty bottles from offlines and special occassions (i.e. nights when I drink VP).
3. I seem to have developed an obsession for empty half bottles. I now have around 50 but no plan for what to do with them.
4. I never throw away T-corks on the basis that they are useful for transporting bottles that have already been decanted to an offline. I think I have about 100 so am unlikely to run out soon.
5. I have been known to take pictures of sediment after decanting VP through a filter. I have no idea why.
6. I have collected 140 books about Port and wine.
Do I qualify for entry into the Port Collecting Fanatics Society?
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I'm sort of an anti-collector. I prefer to have as little "stuff" as possible. Once the wine is done, everything else gets discarded. Not that I don't enjoy looking at the bottles and corks while they're around, I just prefer to let them go and keep the memories (and a tasting note of course ).
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Like Lamont, I am also an anti-collector--aside from a collection of vintage cocktail shakers, I don't collect anything (& if the shakers don't shake well--i.e do not leak, then I generally pass as I do use them, esp. at parties--function is important).
As to port, I keep the TNs and the memories, but discard the bottles, corks, etc....although I could see myself making an exception for an amazing port.
I do seem to be amassing a number of items relating to port: decanting funnel with strainer, decanters, new cork screws, etc. but all in the name of properly handing the wine. I also keep some T-corks around as they are handy for transporting a decanted bottle or short storage (although I also have a vac-i-vin).
As to port, I keep the TNs and the memories, but discard the bottles, corks, etc....although I could see myself making an exception for an amazing port.
I do seem to be amassing a number of items relating to port: decanting funnel with strainer, decanters, new cork screws, etc. but all in the name of properly handing the wine. I also keep some T-corks around as they are handy for transporting a decanted bottle or short storage (although I also have a vac-i-vin).
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No corks or labels here, mostly just TNs and a few empty bottles. I do have tongs and a good number of decanters, but the decanters aren't a collection per se, just what I need to host a tasting.
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Peter,
It looks like the annual general meeting of the Port Collecting Fanatics Society will only have two attendees
Derek
It looks like the annual general meeting of the Port Collecting Fanatics Society will only have two attendees
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I suspect that I am an Everything Collecting Fanatic, and the Port memorabilia just sort of got included.Derek T. wrote:Peter,
It looks like the annual general meeting of the Port Collecting Fanatics Society will only have two attendees
Derek
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Oft invited, you've never been to my "museum" ... yet.
Table of 3 please.
Table of 3 please.
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I've got books, old bottles, corks, a couple Sandeman ceramic "Dons", a few tongs, posters, a framed map of the Douro Quintas, and my collection of Quinta do Vesuvio Bin Markers which I'm still a few short of for a full "vertical." So you can add me to the Port Collecting Fanatics Society
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Excellent. We have a quorum of nutters.
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You guys should see my closet full of games. I've just managed to control the urge when it comes to Port collectibles.
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So, does that reinforce or dispel the image of "old gents in overstuffed chairs enjoying a port and cigar"?Derek T. wrote:Excellent. We have a quorum of nutters.
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Dispel. Andy is young compare to the rest of us. The fact that the other three (or four if we include Mr Xbox) are of a certain age, enjoy the odd cigar and a few hours in a comfy chair by a log fire is purely coincidental.Peter W. Meek wrote:So, does that reinforce or dispel the image of "old gents in overstuffed chairs enjoying a port and cigar"?Derek T. wrote:Excellent. We have a quorum of nutters.
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How bout a 27 year old enjoying port an cigars?
I feel like one in a million.
I feel like one in a million.
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Have you beat by two years 25Espen S. wrote:How bout a 27 year old enjoying port an cigars?
I feel like one in a million.
And as far as my fanaticism, I keep all my VP corks in vase and a bottle of each unique VP I drink. My friends always think it's weird when I bring the empty port and cork home. Well, used to at least
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Yahoo! more younger Port geeksMarkus D. wrote:Have you beat by two years 25Espen S. wrote:How bout a 27 year old enjoying port an cigars?
I feel like one in a million.
And as far as my fanaticism, I keep all my VP corks in vase and a bottle of each unique VP I drink. My friends always think it's weird when I bring the empty port and cork home. Well, used to at least
Andy Velebil Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. William Shakespeare http://www.fortheloveofport.com