Vesuvio 1996

Al B. · Post by **Al B.** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:10 am

My name's Alex and I can't stop buying port.

OK, so within hours of saying that I am keeping my wallet in my pocket until after Christmas, I have just found a bargain that I wasn't able to resist.

Berry Brothers in Dublin are selling Vesuvio 1996 for under 32 Euros a bottle.

Alex

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:26 am

Alex,

Fortunately for you, things are not that bad yet. You should see what I did to my good friend Nicos' wallet his first year looking for Ports. In years to come, he will be a very happy camper though.

There really should be 12 step program for out of control wine buyers!

Mike Kerr · Post by **Mike Kerr** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 10:11 am

Agreed!

Mike.

Derek T. · Post by **Derek T.** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:41 pm

Alex,

The first step to recovery is admiting it to yourself - I would suggest you go back into denial as soon as possible to avoid permanent damage to your cellar stock

I picked up a 6 pack of Vesuvio 96 earlier this year for £110 on uvine.com - have you tried it yet? I was planning to keep mine for a while but would be interested to know if it is anywhere near ready to drink now.

Derek

Al B. · Post by **Al B.** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 4:26 am

I plan to try one of the bottles this weekend. I'll post a TN and let people know what I think.

Alex

Al B. · Post by **Al B.** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 1:14 pm

Well, I have opened one. It smelt wonderful but was really tough to decant. I didn't do that good a job as the wine has come out cloudy. I won't be writing a tasting note on this bottle.

Alex