I need help from some experts!!!!
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angelaruskin
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I need help from some experts!!!!
Sadly my grandfather passed away many years ago and left to my mother 3 vintage bottles of port. Although she is looking after them as he instructed she has no interest in them, unlike me who is keen to know more about the ports he brought and why. He purchased them in Oporto in 1975 while working in Portugal. The first bottle has on the label 'Constantinos, Colette Estate 1927' the 2nd 'Hunt, Roope and Co 1953' I know this was produced for the queens coronation as the bottle is shaped like a crown and lastly 'Ferreira 1900 reserve port (De Que De Braganca 1900)' Im more interested to know if they are any good as I will keep them for my children if they are valuble however if they are not that good i'm keen to have a try.
Keep them!
Constantino's, Colette Estate 1927' was the ancestor who was behind Quinta do Crasto, but the wine from above (which came from the grapes of Crasto) should still drink very well if the bottle was stored well. That is the key. In 1961, Constantino who also sold occasionally to Ferreira, merged with that company when they had some financial difficulties. Actually, it was Tomas and Miguel Roquettes maternal grandfather if memory serves me, that was Mr. Constantino. 1927 was a stunning year for Vintage Port and the vast majority of Ports that I have tried from this particular year, were very rewarding.
Hunt Roope and Co. generally utilized the fruit from Quinta da Eira Velha, which has gone into Martinez, Cockburn's, Ferreira, Graham (which owned Eira Velha for two decades in the early part of the 20th century) and finally Tuke Holdsworth. The 1953 was never considered as a decent vintage, so it will be a very mature Port and hopefully might still show well. At the time of release or just shortly afterwards, the company was sold to Ferreira in '56. Might be an interesting wine but don't decant this for more than one hour.
Ferreira 1900 is a Colheita with the nomenclature Duque de Braganca, it is quite special from a historical standpoint and will definitely be a lovely drink. If you ever choose to sell this particular bottle, please do let me know!
Constantino's, Colette Estate 1927' was the ancestor who was behind Quinta do Crasto, but the wine from above (which came from the grapes of Crasto) should still drink very well if the bottle was stored well. That is the key. In 1961, Constantino who also sold occasionally to Ferreira, merged with that company when they had some financial difficulties. Actually, it was Tomas and Miguel Roquettes maternal grandfather if memory serves me, that was Mr. Constantino. 1927 was a stunning year for Vintage Port and the vast majority of Ports that I have tried from this particular year, were very rewarding.
Hunt Roope and Co. generally utilized the fruit from Quinta da Eira Velha, which has gone into Martinez, Cockburn's, Ferreira, Graham (which owned Eira Velha for two decades in the early part of the 20th century) and finally Tuke Holdsworth. The 1953 was never considered as a decent vintage, so it will be a very mature Port and hopefully might still show well. At the time of release or just shortly afterwards, the company was sold to Ferreira in '56. Might be an interesting wine but don't decant this for more than one hour.
Ferreira 1900 is a Colheita with the nomenclature Duque de Braganca, it is quite special from a historical standpoint and will definitely be a lovely drink. If you ever choose to sell this particular bottle, please do let me know!
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Tom Archer
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An interesting and unusual little trio. The first two brands are blasts from the past - Ferreira are still going strong, but I think you will find the label actually says: Duque de Braganca - they still make a 20yr old Tawny under that name.
None of them is likely to get any better with further age, but neither is rapid deterioration likely. I'd save them for special occasions, drink and enjoy them.
To avoid any feeling of guilt as far as your children are concerned, why not invest in a few bottles of vintage port - if possible from the year they were born - as substitutes.
Tom
PS If you let us know your children's birth years, you'll get plenty of suggestions!
None of them is likely to get any better with further age, but neither is rapid deterioration likely. I'd save them for special occasions, drink and enjoy them.
To avoid any feeling of guilt as far as your children are concerned, why not invest in a few bottles of vintage port - if possible from the year they were born - as substitutes.
Tom
PS If you let us know your children's birth years, you'll get plenty of suggestions!