If you were going to write a Port book ...

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Tom Archer
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with a collection of tasting notes to replace Suckling's book
Certainly needed - his drinking windows were wrong to the point of hilarity..

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Al B. wrote:If I was going to write a Port book...

...hmmm. I think I might ghost-write a collection of anecdotes of someone who loves port, has organised several trips to Portugal and experienced many amusing incidents during his visits. I would fill the majority of the book with their recent tasting notes of as wide a range of port as possible to provide port lovers around the world with a collection of tasting notes to replace Suckling's book on their bookshelf.

Now if only I can find someone who fits the bill and can be persuaded to write a book like this. Anyone know of someone who fits the bill :wink:

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Alex,

I do believe the elephant is in the room :wink: :lol: :lol:

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I guess it is time for Andy to get busy! Will he have to give up his day job?
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The Douro: Birthplace of Vintage Wine

Or some such title.....but I'd delve into the history and evolution of Port wine which might add a bit of spice to the book. It would be similar to Mayson's but with a more in-depth focus on the various characters that have helped shape the Port industry.

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Roy Hersh wrote:I guess it is time for Andy to get busy! Will he have to give up his day job?
Looks like I'm moving to the Douro for a few months of tasting, evaluating, and lots of typing...best get packing :winebath: :D
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