Delaforce has been sold
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Delaforce has been sold
Seems in mid April TFP (The Fladgate Parnership) has sold Delaforce to Real Compania Velha (RCV). No land was sold, it was just the brand name. Seems TFP will still make the ports for RCV, but RCV will own the name Delaforce. More info when I find out.
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RCV are really playing hard this year in the Douro! If Taylor's are making the Port for them from the classic Delaforce vineyards, it could only mean an increase in quality for RCV port overall. I hope this will be the case, it would be a shame to loose the style of Delaforce Port.
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Whoa!!! This is an interesting turn of events....I wonder if this move might have some implications for Croft.....
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I read on the site where this announcement was posted that Taylor Fladgate have stated that the port industry has "too many brands". I think this is a very worrying statement from a large shipper group. The port industry thrives on having a wide range of large, small, good and not so good producers. Long may that continue.
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Who in the hell is Dedrek ?
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:help:Luc Gauthier wrote:Who in the hell is Dedrek ?
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Dedrek...oh my he has escaped from the looney bin :help:
Seriously though, I will have to try and find out more info about this as I am very curious about the actual agreement between them.
Seriously though, I will have to try and find out more info about this as I am very curious about the actual agreement between them.
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Dedrick is Baldricks brother.
and it's 'Who the Hell is Alice'....
and it's 'Who the Hell is Alice'....
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Andy,Andy Velebil wrote: Seriously though, I will have to try and find out more info about this as I am very curious about the actual agreement between them.
Do you know if Roy aware of this? If not, perhaps someone could get a, message to him and have him raise the issue directly if he is visiting any TFP properties this week?
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email already sent. I'm sure he can find something out while he is over there.
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All kidding aside . . . since Baldrick obviously enjoys Port , this move will have no affect on the north american Port market , so why should I be concerned ?Alan C. wrote:Dedrick is Baldricks brother.
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Because you are a Port lover and you care about the future of the industry whether or not this particular issue impacts you personally.Luc Gauthier wrote: this move will have no affect on the north american Port market , so why should I be concerned ?
What do you think? Is that good enough?
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Point well taken !!
BTW , I prefer Port enthousiast or
Portonian ( Is that too nerdy ? )
BTW , I prefer Port enthousiast or
Portonian ( Is that too nerdy ? )
Vintage avant jeunesse/or the other way around . . .
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From now on you are known as Luc Gauthier (Portnerd) :devil: (unless you still want me to call you "Peanut Butter Man"? )Luc Gauthier wrote:Point well taken !!
BTW , I prefer Port enthousiast or
Portonian ( Is that too nerdy ? )
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Since you put It that way , The Portnerd ,(formerly known as Peanut butter man) .
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I hope they manage to maintain the quality, as I think the Delaforce 10YO tawny is rather good. Taylor's tawnies, by comparison, seem a bit dull (if nice).
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The Delaforce 10 year is straight up vanilla-sweet tasting. I like it as well, but find if a little over-the-top with some flavors.Jan-Tore Egge wrote:I hope they manage to maintain the quality, as I think the Delaforce 10YO tawny is rather good. Taylor's tawnies, by comparison, seem a bit dull (if nice).
Since Delaforce has been sold, what will be considered the last great Delaforce Vintage?
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Sorry, was there a great Delaforce Vintage??? Must have missed the Press release!Moses Botbol wrote:Since Delaforce has been sold, what will be considered the last great Delaforce Vintage?
[disclaimer: JUST KIDDING!!! This comes from the guy who has almost ZERO access to Delaforce Ports in his market... I've only tried their 10 YO Tawny!)] :)
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I'd bet the usual vintages will come to mind; 70, 63, 45, 27... I've only had a couple of vintages of Delaforce, so I am in no position to comment on their best vintage...
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