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- Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:33 pm
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: Q's about LBV decanting, recent Crusteds, & ordering from EU
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6858
Re: Q's about LBV decanting, recent Crusteds, & ordering from EU
I agree with Tom's comment. I'm a big fan of bottle aged Tawnies. On my side, as far as companies I'd trust, there are are few. The order listed is not important Niepoort Krohn(before Taylor's acquisition, we'll have to wait to see after's) Andreson Kopke Quevedo Noval Quinta da Romaneira(their old ...
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 12:46 pm
- Forum: Madeira Forum
- Topic: What Madeira Have You Opened This Week?
- Replies: 734
- Views: 181829
Re: What Madeira Have You Opened This Week?
A simple Cossart & Gordon Bual 10 years that was very satisfying.
1985 Malmsey from Blandy's that was missing the bite for me... bottled in 2009
1985 Malmsey from Blandy's that was missing the bite for me... bottled in 2009
- Wed Dec 07, 2022 4:20 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2013 Quevedo Colheita Burgundy Barrel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 682
Re: 2013 Quevedo Colheita Burgundy Barrel
You need to scan them from the bottle of the advent calendar.
- Mon Dec 05, 2022 11:18 am
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2013 Quevedo Colheita Burgundy Barrel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 682
Re: 2013 Quevedo Colheita Burgundy Barrel
I've also been informed that I should have been scanning the QR codes on the bottles because those lead to explanatory videos! I generally avoid QR codes for security reasons unless I know what they are ahead of time, so I'd skipped right over these without a second thought. These should be secure ...
- Mon Dec 05, 2022 8:30 am
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2013 Quevedo Colheita Burgundy Barrel
- Replies: 8
- Views: 682
Re: 2013 Quevedo Colheita Burgundy Barrel
Glenn, I think the idea here is more educationnal so we can compare the evolution of this wine in 2 different barrels. Indeed this is still looking very young and this is why the most recent release from Quevedo Colheita is the 2007. I'm a big fan of the 2014 ''Colheita'' from Balseiro #4 that also ...
- Sun Nov 20, 2022 3:28 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: What have you opened this week?
- Replies: 5782
- Views: 1127417
Re: What have you opened this week?
Tonight I'm having 10 years White Port from Niepoort bottled in 2018. I was disapointed from their recent bottling but this one is right on the spot! Rich, complex and spicy, this is exactly what I am looking for into a ten years white!
- Tue Oct 11, 2022 5:24 am
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: possible 1945 port, producer/shipper unknown
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3736
Re: possible 1945 port, producer/shipper unknown
If possible I would ask the seller a photo of the wax from the top. Often the name of the producer was stamped there.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 12:36 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: What have you opened this week?
- Replies: 5782
- Views: 1127417
Re: What have you opened this week?
When was the Burmester 1955 bottled? I still have one bottled in 1985, I hope it won't be that disapointing
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 2:30 am
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: Q's about LBV decanting, recent Crusteds, & ordering from EU
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6858
Re: Q's about LBV decanting, recent Crusteds, & ordering from EU
Hello folks, I'm enjoying reading the old threads here and have a few questions that I haven't found answers to. 1. How long should do you decant a typical new 6-7 year old LBV? I know this answer may vary depending on tannins etc, but I'm looking for a generic answer for a young LBV whose properti...
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 1:43 am
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Niepoort releases 2010 and 2012 Colheita's
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1525
Re: Niepoort releases 2010 and 2012 Colheita's
I guess we will have to taste them side by side to understand why I would hope that they have such distinct character.Andy Velebil wrote: ↑Fri Sep 09, 2022 10:06 am Seems strange to release two different vintages that are only 2 years apart at the same time. Anyone have a clue why?
- Wed Aug 31, 2022 1:23 am
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Fires in the Douro Valley
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2130
Re: Fires in the Douro Valley
I've just returned from a few days in the Douro. In almost 20 years of visiting this region yearly, I've never seen it so dry. By that I mean, never I have seen so many rusty patch of tree and bushes. The native vegetation really suffured this year, hopefully the trees will recover from their dessic...
- Thu Aug 25, 2022 3:18 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Sediment in Port, especially Vintage Port
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1714
Re: Sediment in Port, especially Vintage Port
Nice question Roy, I feel that the only way to answer it properly would be able to taste the same wine everyday for 50 years and measure precisely the amount of sediments we are getting out from a bottle. The only part I feel has not been spoke about enough is how sediments, mostly lees, are keeping...
- Tue Aug 23, 2022 3:54 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: é possível!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1253
Re: é possível!
I think the issue is not about Tawny but about those T-Cork ...
Just like regular cork, nothing is perfect. I deal with volume of the same wine at Quevedo and I can tell you it is happening quite rarely. Below 0,3% fore sure!
Just like regular cork, nothing is perfect. I deal with volume of the same wine at Quevedo and I can tell you it is happening quite rarely. Below 0,3% fore sure!
- Tue Jul 19, 2022 2:03 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Fires in the Douro Valley
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2130
Re: Fires in the Douro Valley
THis website gives you the status on the active fires and the zones at risk :
https://www.jn.pt/nacional/infografias/ ... 12492.html
https://www.jn.pt/nacional/infografias/ ... 12492.html
- Sat Jul 16, 2022 2:41 pm
- Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
- Topic: Portugal was wonderful
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5944
Re: Portugal was wonderful
Good evening Timothy, Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm glad I could make a difference and we'll keep in touch to build your tasting experience back home! For the 1994 vs the 1992, one thing that is interesting, I feel Americans prefer the 1994 and Europeans the 1992. 1992 is quite a unique Co...
- Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:08 am
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Fires in the Douro Valley
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2130
Re: Fires in the Douro Valley
A friend was in the Douro yesterday and he reported some strong isolated showers that were definitively very welcomed.
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 3:36 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Fires in the Douro Valley
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2130
Re: Fires in the Douro Valley
Hail in France, fires in the Douro, nature is not kind for vineyards... On the positive side, the low density of easily burning nature in the vineyards is helping to stop the spread unless the winds are strong. But the devastation of native nature is quite negative for the balance and diversity as n...
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 3:35 pm
- Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
- Topic: Portugal was wonderful
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5944
Re: Portugal was wonderful
Was nice to meet you! Happy to read you enjoyed your time in Portugal!
Cheers
Cheers
- Wed Mar 30, 2022 1:32 pm
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: Tawnies with an indication of age question.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3512
Re: Tawnies with an indication of age question.
I have asked this question many times to different Port producers. It definitively did not happen before the 60's. Many houses were releasing Tawny Port calling it Adamado or Aloirado, synonyms for Tawny color or style in Portuguese. You then had to know the brand to know how old it was. For example...
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 2:45 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: 2020 Vintage Port Declaration
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3234
Re: 2020 Vintage Port Declaration
Óscar has given me permission to tell that he is showing a cask sample of the Quevedo 2020 vintage Port at the BFT next week. I have not tried the Quevedo 2020 yet. But Quevedo like Noval, Vesuvio will always declare in small quantities something great each year. But for larger groups or houses tha...