2000 C. da Silva "Presidential LBV

John Conwell · Post by **John Conwell** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:02 pm

This seemed like a good deal, but I though I'd throw it out to you all just to make sure.

K&L Wines has 2000 C. da Silva "Presidential LBV for $7.99 for a 750ml (http://www.klwines.com/product.asp?sku=1026471)

This seems like a good deal, but I've never had this LBV. Is this LBV worth that price?

Thanks

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:06 pm

can't say i've had this one either, but I just picked up 2 magnums of it from winecommune for about $20.00 a mag. The pic they showed was of a magnum of 2000 VP from C.Da Silva, so either their heading was wrong or the picture was wrong. Either way, $20.00 for a mag was a no brainer. I'll find out when they arrive next week.

As for K&L..I say for the price, go for it. If you don't like it you can always cook with it

Raj Patil · Post by **Raj Patil** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:52 pm

has anyone checked on wine-searcher.com? my browser won't let me right now.

Tom Archer · Post by **Tom Archer** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:19 pm

If you don't like it you can always cook with it

Amen to that :)

The world is full of surprises - when they are very cheap, buy small numbers of obscure bottles and try one - some were cheap with very good reason - sell the rest and lick your wounds - but more often you will find little gems that give you a first class drinking experiance at a bargain price.

Motto of the British SAS: Who Dares Wins

Tom

John Conwell · Post by **John Conwell** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:51 pm

I guess i'll get a bottle or two to try. At that price, why not!

Hey Tom,
Off subject, but I just noticed the quote after your signature. Did you learn it first hand?

simon Lisle · Post by **simon Lisle** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:42 am

C da Silva is used to market mostly in europe Presidential for the states both exactly the same I've had the 82 vintage which was very light and weak but so was the price.Altogether okay for everyday drinking.

Tom Archer · Post by **Tom Archer** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 9:59 am

Off subject, but I just noticed the quote after your signature. Did you learn it first hand

I was only five when Churchill went to meet his maker, so no.

It's a classic quote of his, although often misquoted as 'madam' rather than 'miss'. He was no stranger to getting drunk, mainly on claret and soda - which seems an odd brew - but he liked it!

Tom

John Conwell · Post by **John Conwell** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 10:19 am

Actually, I was referring to "Who Dares Wins"

Derek T. · Post by **Derek T.** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 3:33 am

jconwell wrote:Actually, I was referring to "Who Dares Wins"

John,

Members of the SAS (your equivalent is Special Forces) cannot reveal their identity for fear of compromising national and personal security so, even if he was a member of the SAS, I'm afraid to report that Tom could not tell us.

Suffice to say he is now an explosives expert

Derek