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It's Official: Our Very First Futures Offering
Of The Newest Declared Port Vintage - 2011
Good Morning,

As is typical for me, I have been pushing SUPER HARD to get answers/allocations/prices on the 2011 Port vintage ever since I heard of the declaration. Although not released into the marketplace until this Fall, the declaration was made a few weeks ago and initial reports are great...

"...It's the first major Vintage Port declaration since 2007, and Port producers are excited about the "classic style" and "purity" of the 2011... The 2011 vintage makes me think of some of the great classics such as 1966 to 1977. Some of the wines below have the green, stemmy edge in flavor with polished yet chewy tannins that great Port blenders always looked for in legendary years such as 1947 and 1927. I can't wait to taste more 2011 in few weeks..." Jamessuckling.com April 28, 2013.

"...There is little doubt that 2011 produced some stunning vintage ports, into which more effort and skill has gone than any other previous vintage in the Douro. And I find it impossible to think of any other wine region, anywhere in the world, that produced better wines..." Jancis Robinson May 1, 2013.

In an effort to be fast out of the gates we wanted to get you the first 3 BIG BOYS to get us pricing and allocations at very special futures pricing. Our first allocation is based off these special costs so PLEASE don't hesitate as when it's gone...it's gone.

With good reason there is a lot of excitement around this vintage and many of the reviews from the wine critics and publications are yet to come. The only disadvantage to waiting on all the press is prices have a tendency to rise and quantities dwindle. NOW is the best time to cash in on a vintage of this quality and our BEST PRICES on the vintage.

We look forward to hearing back from you.

All my best,
Andrew

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Fonseca Vintage Port 2011
"Heady, opulent nose. Completely enveloping, Smells as though there is going to be the most fabulous texture. Wow! All stops pulled out for this one. It's all absolutely gorgeous intensity of sweet fruit on the front palate and then gradually the schist and structure reveal themselves. This is really wonderful stuff. So tempting to sip it decades before it is ready...19.5/20 Points." Jancis Robinson May 2013.

Taylor Fladgate Port 2011
"...This is restrained. well mannered, discreet, keeps its powder very dry. But on the palate it opens out in the most superb, burgundian peacock's tail sort of way. Another wonderful wine from The Fladgate Partnership. Utterly different from the Fonseca. Upright and straight backed. But irreproachable. My gums are virtually impervious to sugar and acid but this wine set them vibrating a bit. Dried prunes ground up with rocks....19.5/20 Points." Jancis Robinson May 2013.

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2011 Port Item # Release Price Pre-Arival Price
Croft Port 2011 (375ml) 374160 $42.00 $36.25
Croft Port 2011 (750ml) 374159 $80.00 $67.50
Croft Port 2011 (1.5L) 374161 $165.00 $140.00
Croft Port 2011 (3L) 374162 $360.00 $311.25
Croft Port 2011 (6L) 374163 $700.00 $573.75
Fonseca Vintage Port 2011 (375ml) 374155 $55.00 $45.00
Fonseca Vintage Port 2011 (750ml) 374154 $99.00 $86.25
Fonseca Vintage Port 2011 (1.5L) 374156 $220.00 $177.50
Fonseca Vintage Port 2011 (3L) 374157 $450.00 $387.50
Fonseca Vintage Port 2011 (6L) 374158 $850.00 $725.00
Taylor Fladgate Port 2011 (375ml) 374147 $55.00 $45.00
Taylor Fladgate Port 2011 (750ml) 374146 $99.00 $86.25
Taylor Fladgate Port 2011 (1.5L) 374148 $220.00 $177.50
Taylor Fladgate Vargellas Vinha Vehla Vintage Port 2011 (750ml) 374151 $225.00 $202.50
Taylor Fladgate Port 2011 (3L) 374149 $450.00 $387.50
Taylor Fladgate Port 2011 (6L) 374150 $850.00 $725.00

The Deal
You may purchase the above wines online, via email by contacting Customer Service at cs@zachys.com or by calling 800.723.0241 and mentioning this offer.

Now if we can just find someone doing SFE Port futures...

I have to say, the fact that magnums, double magnums, and imperials are available is pretty cool.

[quote="Glenn E."]Now if we can just find someone doing SFE Port futures...

Vinopolis in Portland, OR has 2011 Dow's ($89), Graham's ($79) and Warre's ($79) futures

I don't know what the mainstream prices will come in at, but the Dow, Taylor, Fonseca, and Warre's quoted thus far seem high to me. Then again, I've never considered Zachy's retail to be the bargain, and I think the Dow price is trying to ride the wave of the previous release score it got. Given past releases and statements about the 2011, I expect Taylor, Fonseca, and Graham's to show up at my favorite local b&m for $80. I think Warres should be $60-70. I may pay those amounts, but lower prices will attract my attention and earn my business.

Interesting to now compare these prices to K&L.