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Forrester 1896 VP
Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:49 pm
by Bradley Bogdan
Recently saw a loose acquaintance post a picture of a bottling and shipper I’ve never seen before, and doesn’t seem to be reflected in either the database here, nor in Julian Wiseman’s “Port Vintages”. I’d guess it’s a brand associated with Baron JJ Forrester, but that’s just a guess. Anyone with anything else they could provide to help my curiosity? Thanks!
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Re: Forrester 1896 VP
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:09 pm
by Andy Velebil
The original Forrester joined Offley in the early 1800's (forget exact year) and the name changed to Offley Forrester. In the early 1960's Offley Forrester was bought by Sandeman...then eventually Sogrape.
Re: Forrester 1896 VP
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:52 pm
by Bradley Bogdan
Andy Velebil wrote:The original Forrester joined Offley in the early 1800's (forget exact year) and the name changed to Offley Forrester. In the early 1960's Offley Forrester was bought by Sandeman...then eventually Sogrape.
Much appreciated!
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Re: Forrester 1896 VP
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:05 pm
by Will W.
Glenn E., Andy V. and indeed others might wish to opine as to whether this is likely to be a colheita or a VP. For what it is worth, I would suspect the former, notwithstanding the appearance of "vintage" on the label.
Re: Forrester 1896 VP
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:28 pm
by Andy Velebil
Will W. wrote:Glenn E., Andy V. and indeed others might wish to opine as to whether this is likely to be a colheita or a VP. For what it is worth, I would suspect the former, notwithstanding the appearance of "vintage" on the label.
I’m inclined to agree. But one never knows.