For The Love Of Port

Andy Velebil wrote:a case of the NV Fonseca Bin 27 (375's) for $5.00 each

I also took advantage of that deal at L.A. Wine Company that also had Bin 27 at $5.00 bottle (375s). Recently I also picked up some 1997 Rozes ($25.00/bottle), 1980 Fonseca ($45.00/bottle) as well as a number of '63s & '66s for which I don't have the pricing in front of me at the moment.

Marc

Okay, so I succumbed and spent a few of my dollars that I've been holding so tightly to. For weeks there has been a bottle of 2004 Quinta de Roriz starting at me from the shelf at Whole Foods. It was the only bottle left. For weeks I kept looking to see if anyone bought it, and no one did. After this much time I figured that it was meant for me, so I brought it home. I guess it wasn't a great deal ($47), but judging from some of the tasting notes I've read, it should be a tasty Port.

Melanie R. wrote:2004 Quinta de Roriz ... After this much time I figured that it was meant for me, so I brought it home. I guess it wasn't a great deal ($47), but judging from some of the tasting notes I've read, it should be a tasty Port.

wine-searcher shows one listing in NJ at $35, and then the next best price in the US is $48, so that's not bad at all. This should be a fun bottle, and I look forward to a report. Then you can add to the best off-year debate.

Kopke 10 year tawny
Bermester 20
Taylor 20
Historic Charlotte Madeira

Not great bargains, but I get a good discount...

Dan

A case of the Fonseca Bin 27 375ml bottles at $7.25 each (with shipping) and
Two bottles of Quinta da Romaneira 2004 VP for $20 each (Special Sale--wish I could get more at that price--a VP for the price of an LBV or expensive ruby is aces in my book)

3 x 2000 Taylor Quinta de Vargellas Velha Vinha - Purchased at the Bonham's auction today. A great deal at $77 each.

A case of 1970 Taylor, split with Glenn E. and Bryan H. Does it count as my first case purchase? I guess not.

I saw that VVV listing David. Nice catch.

Eric Menchen wrote:A case of 1970 Taylor

Do you know who the bottler is?

David Spriggs wrote:

Eric Menchen wrote:A case of 1970 Taylor

Do you know who the bottler is?

No. This was a listing at Christie's which unfortunately doesn't provide those details. Correspondingly, we put in a low-ball bid, and were surprised to have won. I must give Bonhams & Butterfields credit in this area. Their listings for Port are much more complete, with bottling years for Colheita and bottlers for pre-1975 VP.

Eric Menchen wrote:I must give Bonhams & Butterfields credit in this area. Their listings for Port are much more complete...

Sometimes yes.... sometimes no. I have mixed results with Bonham's - such as the case of 2003 Niepoort where 8 out of 12 bottles had leaked - and was not noted. And sometimes a confusion between Vintage Port and Colheita Port... or even Garrafeira Port. But generally, if I contact them they will get me the info I request.

1 x Graham's 1985 Vintage

Gary Richardson wrote:1 x Graham's 1985 Vintage

Nice, still a baby but drinking so well right now too

Finally some deal in Canada!!!

From the Ontario Liquor Board you can buy Jose Maria Fonseca/ Van Zeller 2003 Vintage Port for only 20$. I bought 12. Maybe I'll buy more if its good.

1-bottle of 1994 Quinta do Crasto VP

4 x 1970 Taylor VP (previously mentioned by Eric)
6 x 2003 Quevedo LBV
6 x 2007 Quevedo VP

... and a partridge in a pear tree. Er, I mean some of Oscar's Wine.

Glenn E. wrote:4 x 1970 Taylor VP (previously mentioned by Eric)
6 x 2003 Quevedo LBV
6 x 2007 Quevedo VP

... and a partridge in a pear tree. Er, I mean some of Oscar's Wine.

LOL, how could I have forgotten to list Oscar's wine and Ports. I got at least a 6-pack of everything and a 12'er of the LBV

Last sunday, at auction (placed bids online beforehand, wasn't at the auction):

- Q do Vesuvio 1995 VP case of 6;
-Q do Vesuvio 1996 VP case of 6;
- Q do Vesuvio 1997 VP case of 6.

Gerwin de Graaf wrote:- Q do Vesuvio 1995 VP case of 6;
-Q do Vesuvio 1996 VP case of 6;
- Q do Vesuvio 1997 VP case of 6.

Very nice!

9 x 1996 Quevedo Colheita
3 x 2003 Quevedo LBV
12 x Quevedo Red Wine
12 x 2007 Quevedo VP

4 x 1996 Quevedo Colheita
4 x 2003 Quevedo LBV
4 x 2007 Quevedo VP

(I would have bought more, but I am planning to get some 1985 Graham's VPs that will put a serious dent in the Port budget!)

-- Gary