Antique Ports

[Roy Hersh]

There is a unique body of English ritual and etiquette surrounding the consumption of port, stemming from British naval custom. Traditionally, the wine is passed "port to port": the host will pour a glass for the person seated at their right and then pass the bottle or decanter to the left (the port side); this practice is then repeated around the table.

If the port becomes forestalled at some point, it is considered poor form to ask for the decanter directly. Instead, the person seeking a refill would ask of the person who has the bottle: "Do you know the Bishop of Norwich?" right Andy?
If the person being thus queried does not know the ritual (and so replies in the negative), the querent will remark "He's an awfully nice fellow, but he never remembers to pass the port."

These great Vintage Ports are available immediately from our London cellar at excellent prices - See if your friends and family know the Bishop of Norwich!

1955
Taylors - 4*MB GBP 220 / USD 365 / EUR 275 per bottle - 15 available
1963
Fonseca - 98WS GBP 210 / USD 345 / EUR 260 per bottle - 30 available
Graham - 97WS GBP 165 / USD 270 / EUR 200 per bottle - 10 available
Warre - 4*MB GBP 100 / USD 165 / EUR 125 per bottle - 20 available
1966
Taylor - 97WS GBP 100 / USD 165 / EUR 125 per bottle - 5 available
Warre (EB) - 5*MB GBP 70 / USD 115 / EUR 85 per bottle - 30 available
1977
Croft - 4*MB GBP 550 / USD 900 / EUR 680 per case of 12 bottles - 2 available
Dow - 5*MB GBP 600 / USD 990 / EUR 745 per case of 12 bottles - 4 available
Graham 5*MB GBP 720 / USD 1200 / EUR 890 per case of 12 bottles - 1 available
1983
Cockburn - 97WS GBP 480 / USD 790 / EUR 595 per case of 12 bottles - 2 available
Dow - 4*MB GBP 450 / USD 740 / EUR 550 per case of 12 bottles - 3 available
Fonseca 4*MB GBP 450 / USD 740 / EUR 550 per case of 12 bottles - 3 available
Taylor - 94RP GBP 400 / USD 660 / EUR 495 per case of 12 bottles - 5 available
Warre - 4*MB GBP 420 / USD 695 / EUR 520 per case of 12 bottles - 3 available
Graham - 4*MB GBP 420 / USD 695 / EUR 520 per case of 12 bottles - 2 available

To order simply reply to this email or call our offices on the numbers below.
Prices are ex cellars, London
Worldwide shipment is available.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards-

Laura Ealing
The Antique Wine Company
http://www.antique-wine.com
Tel +44 (0)207 359 1109
Fax +44 (0)207 359 7781
Toll Free from USA & Canada 1 800 827 7153
Hong Kong-London direct line + 852 8175 5620

[David Spriggs]

I have worked with the Antique Wine Company in the past and highly recommend them. They generally know the provenence of what they sell. Their comminication is excellent. Generally, they can get photos of the exact wines you are inquiring about. Delivery was immediate. Their prices are a bit higher than others, but my experience is that you will be happy with what you receive from them.
-Dave-

[Erik Wiechers]

Yay !! They also have a Noval Nacional 1963 for only € 2000. Thats half of what they sell it here for.

[Roy Hersh]

Erik,

Actually, given the Euro's value at the moment, that is a good price no matter how you slice it.