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Hi, where do I purchase en primeur vintage ports 2011 in Hong Kong?

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I have a case of 1983 Gould Campbell Vintage Port.  Is it ready for drinking?  Also how much would the case now be worth?

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I have 6 bottles of Warres 1981 L.B.V Port bottled in 1985. What is their value?

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I attended an auction and was a little sentimental about the 1980 (my birth year) Limited Release Orlando VP's. I ended up with 3 bottles. Do you know what they would be valued at and any advice on drinking windows. They are being stored in a cellar.

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What is a Messias port?

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Good evening, I recently purchased two bottles of vintage port from a local auction room. It was an impulse purchase as they were only 2 of about 6 single bottles in this general antique sale. One was a Taylors 1960 with Harrods Ltd on the label, the other was a Sandeman vintage 1960 bottled in '62. I paid £35 and £45 respectively for each. Has this been a good purchase and when should I ideally drink these.  Many thanks for your assistance.

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1988 Crest port 25 years old  is it valuable?

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Hello,  I would like to know when 2011 vintage ports, in particular Graham's, will be available for purchase in the United States.

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Hi there, I have a bottle of Hardys 1979 vintage port, Americas Cup Defender 1987 Kookaburra 3 and was just wondering what this may be worth please?  Thank you very much.

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Having just turned 18, I recently found out I've had 6 bottles of Dow's 1991 cellared for me since my christening by my godfather.  I was just wondering about the condition of this Port, and whether it's worth drinking or selling?  Also, an estimate of value for the 6 bottles would be appreciated. Thanks!

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I have a full set (7 x 2) of Cricket  Centenary vintage Port (Australia's first test team 1880). They are in perfect condition, and still in their boxes.  Could you please advise me as to how much the full set is worth and where I could sell them.

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I'm just curious why two very notable houses, Fonseca and Taylor, seem to be completely absent from your website. Did I miss something, or is there a special reason you don't have them? Do you have any references for sites similar to yours that would include those houses?  Thanks!

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My son recieved a bottle of Bailey's Vintage Port 1986 for his birth and wasn't to be opened until his 21st Birthday. I broke that bottle and he is turning 21 in June and I am looking to replace the bottle I broke, do you know of this port or have any vintage ports 1986?

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Do you have any idea when or if the 2011 ports will be declared vintage?

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I'm in Atlanta, Georgia and am desperately trying to source all of your 2010 vintage port releases. Any help you can provide locating a distributor or retailer would be a huge help!!!  Thanks!

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I purchased a case of Warre’s LBV 1981 to mark the birth year of my son.  Could you kindly refer me to any information on that bottling – and your appreciation of its life expectancy.  My son stands up a bottle on special occasions and he has more than 3/4 of the case left.

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I found a bottle in the cellar: Porto Cintra, Grand Corona, of Warre.  Unfortunately, I can't find a picture, to determine which is the vintage wine.  Can you help me?

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What is the price of a 750 ml bottle of W.&J. Graham's 1980 Vintage Porto bottled 1982?

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Hi, we have a set of Cricket Centenary vintage port from Rhine Castle Cellar Wines.  They are in timber box sets made in 1974, never been opened, they are the complete set of 7.  Would love to hear what they might be valued. Thanks

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May I know what is the famous vintage of Port Wine?

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I know about all the problems with the alcohol in 1972 and I tasted a Sandeman 1972 Vintage (not for Sale on the market)  x 3. I also see 1972 DOWS on the market. How bad was that alcohol really?

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I need your urgent assistance, this 1937  Porto Wine was given to my late husband as a wedding gift, I have no use of this bottle of Wine and I am very interested to sell this....it got few numbers and a stamp, if someone can assist or give a referal in South Africa.

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What would be a good vintage Port to buy as a gift in the $125-200 range?  Looking to buy my life long friend a bottle and I know nothing about wine.  He recently purchased a 2000 Graham's Port.

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I see conflicting opinions on many websites on how long various styles of Ports can be kept after opening.  Grateful if you would clarify how long should Ruby, Tawny, Aged Tawny, LBV and Vintage Ports be kept after opening the bottle until they become 'too old' to enjoy!  Many thanks for your answer.

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Which of the following Vintage Ports is best to drink at an 80th Birthday celebration considering the trade off between vintner quality and maturity?  Burmester 1985, Graham's 2000, Taylor Fladgate 2003

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Could you please tell me the value of a bottle of Hardys Tawny Port bought out in the year the Adelaide Crows won their first grand final in  the AFL (approx 1997)?

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Hi, just wondering if it is possible to buy a 2012 vintage port? I was wanting to get it as a wedding present for friends that were married in 2012. Thanks.

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I have a bottle of Taylor's 20 Years Old Tawny Port and it was bottled in 1978. What I am wondering is this still drinkable? Is this valueable? Thanks so much.

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How long should I store Fonseca 1963?

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Would appreciate any word of advice for four guys going to Portugal, for a lesson in the art of produce - tasting and finding vintage port, maybe bring home a rare bottle or two at a favourable purchase - compared to availability or prices in Denmark.  We will arrive on January 4. and will stay in the region for 4 days, maybe you know of something "portvine related" going on in that period...?  Thanks in advance - "The Danish Port Vine Lovers Vintage Dream Team;)..."

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Like many, I am looking to purchase a vintage Port for my grandchild born several weeks ago.  Is there a way to get on a list from different vineyards to be notified about availability?  I would like to be able to give a Christmas card that indicates that a bottle will be forth coming in the future, and don't know how to start the process.

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I have 1 bottle of  REAL COMPANHIA VELHA, VINHO DO PORTO, COLHEITA DE 1944.  Is it worth drinking or selling?

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Hi, we are wanting to buy 2 bottles of port for our godsons christening that can be kept until their 21st birthdays.  Please advise how much I need to spend? I would like it to be Graham's Port as the surname of the children in Graham.

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What can you tell me about Port wine Real Companhia Velha Vintage 1979 and when should it be drunk by?  Thanks.

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I have a bottle of port from Quinta Da Capela dated 1975.  Is it worth saving, is it worth drinking or selling?  Thank you for any help you can give.

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At a dinner party last weekend I had a bottle of 1977 Warre's Port which was corked, this was the first bottle of Port I have had corked in thirty years in the wine business. I still have several bottles of 1977 Port in my cellar.  Is this something I’ve kept too long? My dinner guest that evening was a visitor from a winery in South Africa, it was a first for him also.  Please advise on my remaining bottles should they be consumed soon? or can I keep them?

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Bonjour,  One of my wine making friends has sadly died.  His wife is selling off his cave and has asked me about a case of Sandemans Ambro-ette port, bottled in 1978 and bearing the annotaion 30 anos.  I would be gratefull if you could give me any idea of value and perhaps the best place to sell it. 

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I have a bottle of Walsh Brothers 1880 Boal Reserve Madeira given to my parents in the 1940's. I am in a quandary whether to open it up for a very special occasion or try to sell it to an interested collector. Any thoughts? Do you know it's estimated value?  I know this is not Port but hope you can give me some insight.

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I am looking to buy a nice bottle of port for my husband as a gift. I know the older the better and more expensive :) My question is, is there a better brand that I should be looking for and where can I find one to buy.

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I have a bottle of Tawny Port that I recieved from my grandfather when he passed away back in 2005.  I have a bottle of Hoopers reserve [V N De Gaia Oporto], it's in a basket weave bottle with a seal which is unbroken, and has 'Vila Nova de Gaia' on the label.

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I have a bottle of 1927 Adriano Ramos Pinto Late Bottled Vintage and would like to know a value?

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I have a bottle of Tawny Port that i recieved from my grandfather when he passed away back in 2005. On the label on the front of the bottle it says 'Second Australian 500cc Motorcycle Grand Prix September 16th 1990'. The bottle number is 0782. Was just enquiring some information on it please.

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Is there any feeling yet if 2011 will be declared a vintage year?  When will we know for sure?

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I have a bottle of Dows 1963 Vintage Port and a bottle of Cockburn's 1963 Vintage Port. I would like to sell both. Any idea what is the best way to do this?

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I would like to know the value of a Warre's Port wine from 1953 in a wood box in perfect conditions?

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I have a bottle of BANARA, 1979 Vintage Port. 750ml., Product Of Australia, Vintaged and bottled by C.H.KNEZOVIC & CO, Banara Wines, Benara Road. Caversham. Western Australia.  I bought it from Perth in year 2000, still kept in shelf.  Is it safe to drink it? (after so many years!)  Does it carry any market value nowadays?

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It seems the latest vintages of the Symington line utilizes shorter 38mm cork lengths (especially the Vesuvios and Cockburns) as opposed to the standard 44mm or even older/longer 49 mm cork lengths.  Was there a reason for this?  For those of us who enjoy keeping bottles for many years, is it a cause for concern?  Should we recork with longer corks if we plan to hold for 10-20+ years?

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Need advice on purchasing a Vintage year Port near 2006.  I would like to purchase a vintage port near the year of my son's birth to share with him when he turns 21.  He was born in 2006, and I would like to pick a vintage year close in time to his birth.  Any recommendations?

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I have the following bottles:  Graham's 1966 X 9, Graham's 1963 X 2, Offley 1970 X 10 (Boa Vista), Dows 1960 X 4 (labels missing wax impressed)  For sale--any interest?

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How long should I stand a bottle of 1962 Penfolds Port, and how long should I open it and decant before drinking?

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My dad is a lover of Port and so I want to buy him a very nice bottle for his 60th birthday but I have no idea what I'm looking for (not being a Port lover myself - sorry!) - so I'm looking for some expert guidance please!  Any pointers you can give would be much appreciated, thank you.

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I would like to know the value of the following bottles of Vintage Port: Grahams - 1980. Warre's - 1977 and 1960.  Offley - 1983 and Quarles Harris - 1980, 1977 and a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1965.

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I have a bottle of Fonseca's finest 1977 Vintage Port, bottled in Oporto, bought from Harrods, does it have a value or will I just drink it?

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I have a bottle of Taylors 1979 20 year old Tawny Port, how much is it worth?

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i have a bottle of 1985 Sandeman's Port unopened and un-damaged, is it worth any value?

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I have a bottle of Chateau Tahbilk Port 1975 I think it just says 75 in the corner so I think it's 1975.  My dad gave it to me for my 21st birthday, it has never been opened and is still all looked after.

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For how long should I store a bottle of Port?

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A friend of mine has a bottle of Dow's Finest Reserve 1988 port to sell but not sure about the price, could you advise?

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I have a bottle of 1976 Vintage Port Christan Brothers.  Should it still be good if stored properly?  And if i were to sell it, how much is it worth?

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I have a bottle of Delaforce Reserve Tawny Porto.  I think this wine is from 1982 or 1983...is it valuable, and is it still worthy to drink?

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Hello,  I have a friend who is not computer literate and has asked me to enquire about a bottle of vintage port that he has in his possession. The details are as follows:  Malvedos 1982 Vintage Port, Bottled in 1984, OPORTO, Portugal.

Can you give me any information about this port?  Anything would be of use.  I can forward a photo of the bottle if required.  Excuse me for being ignorant about Port, but I am just trying to help an old friend who used to know the wine trade in the 50's and 60's.

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Typically how long does vintage port hold and what is its optimum drinking period?

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I am trying to find out what age Offley Boa Vista 1985 Vintage Port would be perfectly matured and should be sold? I have 12 bottles in an unopened crate which have been carefully stored for its entire life.

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I have a Late Bottled 1978 Taylors Vintage Port...I would like to sell.

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I have a bottle of1972 Fonseca Port, any ideas of the value please?

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I am new to Chicago and looking for a way to begin adding to my Vintage Port collection, what is the best course of action for selecting Vintage crates?  Any suggestions?

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How to store vintage port ?   Thank you in advance for your answer.

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I have a bottle of Grahams 20yr old Tawny Porto that was bottled in 2002. I have had it in a wine fridge since I got it 7 yrs ago.  My questions are, should I be drinking this as soon as possible? Has it probably gone bad? Is there any reason to wait to drink?

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Please can you advise when should i start to decant the following port for drinking:  Fonseca Guimaraens 1998 Port and Warres Quinta da Cavadinha 1998 Port.

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I have a small tin gift box by St Michael (Marks & Spencer) with four miniature bottles of port (1 x vintage character, 1 x tawny 10 years old, 1x white & 1x late bottled vintage) given to me 25 years ago.  it has never been opened.  Is it any good or worth anything?

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What is the price of a P.A.F.C. Inc. Series 1 century port 1982 no. 0558

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Which Ports are unfiltered? Does Warre's have an unfiltered port?  I live in a small town in East Texas, USA. My liquor store has Warre's Warrior but I think it is filtered.  I understand that unfiltered port is better medicinally.

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An age old question (pun intended) came up again about the labeling of Tawny ports while enjoying a bottle of Grahams 20 Year Old Tawny.  While common convention dictates that the age of the tawny indicates the average age of the wines in the bottle, my understanding is that current IVDP laws regulate that as long as the wine subjectively taste like a particular age characteristic the bottle can be labeled as such.  Is my understanding correct that a majority of port houses actually adhere to the IVDP interpretation and not what common sense dictates?

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In the VPS Blog, you mention that Charles has been walking the vineyards and tasting the grapes.  What is he looking for when he tastes the grapes?  How do the grapes taste when compared to the white table grapes I normally buy in my supermarket and eat at home?

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I'm able to buy 12 bottles of Warre's Grand Reserve Port 1965, but I can't find any information about this port on the internet. Can you please inform me about this port, if it probably is in fine conditions or not, and what they are aprox worth at this time?

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I uncovered a bottle of Cockburns 1991 Vintage Port in my collection and wondered about your opinion on its drinkability.  I note that "late" is not found anywhere on the label.

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My mother has just passed away and I have found an enormous bottle of Delaforce His Eminence's Choice Port.  No clues on label as to date or size of bottle but would have thought twice the size of a wine bottle.  Very old label picture of men round table with wigs on eating and drinking.  Can you give me some help as to how to get a valuation and how to sell?

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I have two dozen old port bottles from 1820 to 1910 I believe, one has a p embossed in the glass, one has seams where each of the halves of the bottle join, one has the glass maker Bower Hunslet  within the glass on the base, one has M and M LPool  the rest have no markings, just the base is pointed up inside the bottle, not flat.  Please can you tell me if i should chuck them in the bottle bank or if they have any value, there are no labels.

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I have been trying to find information on my Cooks Ports made in New Zealand and get a value on them.  Any information would be great.  Cooks New Zealand 1982

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I have two bottles of Cockburns vintage port 1963, i would like to sell them, but where to start? Will be grateful for any help.

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My pop has a bottle of port, a collectors edition from the 1983 Americas Cup, the one Australia ii won.  Is this worth anything or do you need more info? cheers

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I have a bottle of Warres 1988 Quinta da Cavadinha Vintage Port.  Can you advise me how to sell it and what it may be worth.

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Hello, Can you give an idea of the value of a bottle of Vinho do porto, Garrafeira 1927. Numbered 246913.

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Hello there! First off, you were kind enough to answer my first question in May regarding the effect of temperature on wine. After some consideration, I bought a wine cooler in order to keep temperatures in check (I figured that with global warming, things will only get worse on my non-AC apartment :) ). My question is, I have the wine cooler (transparent double glass, but non-UV filter) in the kitchen, where there is ambient light from the windows. Although there is no direct sunlight hitting the wine cooler, should I consider some sort of film darkening the inside of the cooler?

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I need to find info on a wine bottle i can't find online. I can find a bottle that's similar from 1963, but the one i have is from 1950. Both bottles say Guedes but can not find the one from 1950. Produced and shipped by Miguel De Souza, Guedes & Irmao, Ltda. The label on my bottle reads Port of the 1891 Vintage. This rare Port was stored in oak casks at the time of the Vintage and bottled in 1950. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Can you please tell me if it is still possible to purchase any of the 2010 Symington vintage and if so, if you know of a retailer near York, or indeed anywhere in England, who will sell it to me? I would like a case, ideally.  Thank you very much, in anticipation.

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1. I  am fortunate to own several cases of Graham, Dow, Warre and Croft 1994 Vintage Port. Please could you place in order of quality for drinking over the next ten years which your preferred ports would be? If possible give them a comparative rating on a scale of 1 to 10.
2. These ports are stored with a prime London wine merchant. How would you go about selling those wines surplus to my own requirements to obtain the maximum return?

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I have a bottle of Dow's 1962 Special Reserve bottled in 1972 and would like to find out the value of this vintage. I have searched the web and cannot find this particular bottle. I want to give it to my Son for his 50th birthday and it would be nice to know the value. I can send a picture of the label if that would help.

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Like all wines, Vintage Port suffers from the very occasional bottle that has suffered a problem during production or more usually storage so that the port is damaged when the bottle is opened.  Too much exposure to light can lead to a pale and flavourless drink, too much heat to lots of stewed flavours, and so on.  I have been lucky enough to drink enough port over the years to have got to recognise the different flaws and know how they have been caused.  Except for one!

Over the past 5 years and 2000+ bottles, I have tasted from two bottles of vintage port which have been really odd.  These two bottles were both quite old port (50+ years). Both had an overwhelming smell in the glass, smelling of bread and yeast - some others described the smell as that of gloss paint.  No-one was brave enough to taste the port.

Do you have any idea what might have caused this odd spoilage?  It wasn't volatile acidity or TCA taint.  Could it have been a bacterial infection of the port in some way?

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I have a bottle of 1970 Graham's and need information on how best to decant it. The bottle has been lying on its side for 25 years.

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I have heard that all vintage port bottles should have a smudge mark on the bottle to aid the rotation process.  I just received a magnum bottle of Dow's 1977 Vintage Port as a gift, that does not have a mark.  Should I be concerned ??

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It's my nephew's Christening on 24th June, and I was keen to get a bottle of port from the year he was born - 2011.  Is it possible to pre-order a 2011 bottle?, if so, could you advise of likely prices & how i could go about this.

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We have a bottle of Smith, Woodhouse & Co 1966 vintage port.  As none of our family are port drinkers we feel that this bottle would be somewhat wasted on us.  Do you buy vintage port? and if so what sort of proice would you offer.  We have had the port for approximately 32 years all of which it has been stored on it's side, in a basket within a cupboard.

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I´m working on an architectural project of a port winery, for a spanish university. I´d love to know some doubts I still have after looking out throughout millions of websites. I´d really appreciate it if you could answer them to me.

1.  I´ve seen one of the improvements in wineries is to carry out the process by using only gravity, instead of using hydraulic pumps.  Is this system suitable for making port wine?

2.  Do the tanks for keeping the must after fortification have to be in a separate room (because of the temperature and humidity) from the tanks where the fortification is carried out in? I mean, the temperatura and humidity are different in both cases?

3. How do you fill the "pipas" from the tanks? Is it neccesary to use pumps for doing it?

4.  How do you fill the "balseiros" and "toneis"? The same way to fill the "pipas"?

5.  How do you transport the must from the "pipas" to the bottling line?

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I have recently been asked to be a Godfather to my best friend's first son. As christening gift I would like to buy a case of port of a recent vintage which will increase in value in 25 years and can then either be drunk or sold.  This is something my Godfather did for me so I would like to carry on the tradition.  Can you help recommend a very recent good vintage?

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I have a bottle of Cockburn`s Aguardente Reserva Lote Especial.  Can you tell my what this is?

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Did Graham's declare a 1920 Vintage Port?  I understand that both Taylor and Fonseca did, however I find no mention of any of a declaration from either Dow's or Graham's.

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My business partner has just had a baby and I wanted to get a bottle of port bottled this year. How do I do that?

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I have a sealed wooden box of 1985 Vintage Port received as a birthday gift many years ago, and I am having difficulty with finding information about it (is it good, its value, etc).  The exterior of the box has the following markings:
1985 Vintage Port  /  TJK London  /  Das Vinhas Do Alto Douro  /  Real Companhia Velha  /  Companhia Geral Da Agricultura  /  Royal Oporto Wine Company

Is this a recognized vintage?

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Why aren't Port wines made anymore in the traditional way?  Why did one have to replace men by technology?  Is it a matter of Health Safety (EU regulation) or is it getting more and more difficult to find people to do this job in this remote area?  I went to Symington Quinta do Sol and saw the huge production. I'm working on a project on Port Wine for my IB Diploma.  Thank you.

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Hello, I'm Italian and I found in a my father´s house a bottle of an old port. In front of the bottle there is:  "Dow's Dark Club Port, Silva Cosens Ltd Oporto". How is it made? And in your opinion it's a good port?  Thanks

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Can you recommend a fridge to store port in ?  Just concerned about the price against the quality i.e. the vibrations from the fridge motor.

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I conduct chocolate and wine tastings and was very intrigued to learn that there was a port specifically made to go well with fine chocolate. Since Dow's Nirvana isn't available in Sweden I was wondering if you know of any way that I could get my hands on a bottle or a case to try it out?

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I have come across a bottle of port that purports to be Dows 1948 vintage. Having checked online it does not appear that Dows released a 1948 vintage.  Could you confirm if this year was released by your company?

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Is it likely that 2011 will be declared a vintage?

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I am sooo distressed.  When you changed the Cockburn Port bottle you added the dimple in the bottom.  I have been making a water glass set from those bottles and now I can't complete the set.  I didn't mind the bigger logo.... it still would fit in but with the dimple, they no longer can be made into glasses. :-(   Just wanted you to know that change is not appreciated.  The port was fabulous before and it didn't need a dimple in the bottle to be any better.

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I have inherited an unopened wooden box (24 bottles) of Warres 1977 Vintage port.  I am interested to find out more about it - is it ready to drink? is it valuable? is it better sold in its current unopened state or as individual bottles; anything else I should know!

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My great-aunt just passed away and tucked away amongst her belongings was a 1927 Hoopers Port, unopened. What is the best way to ensure this bottle, which is very much intact, retains its drinkability and its value? And do you have any guidance or opinion on its drinkability or its value? If we're going to open it, do you have any recommendations?

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I have a bottle of Dow's 1977 Silver Jubilee Vintage Port.  Can you please tell me if this has any real value and if so, where I can sell it?

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What is the difference between Port and Crusted Port and how long can I keep Crusted Port?

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My son is being commissioned by the navy, as an officer. I was told that a vintage bottle of port was a good gift. Can you recommend one for me? Thank you.

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I want to give a bottle of vintage port as a christening present that will be suitable for drinking when he is 18, in 2029. What would you suggest?

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How is Vintage Port made?

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Hi there, Port Wine has always had some mystique to me since a kid, which developed as, for the past 10 years, having a glass of (tawny, typically) Port almost every night. I've developed a short but nice collection of bottles (Vintage and Tawny) including some bottles of Dow 1994 and 2007, Graham's 2003 and 2007. I live in an apartment, no AC, which means the temperature varies with the weather outside, and although I keep the wine in the coolest place of the house and darkest, it is still subjected to variations.

I've been considering buying a Wine Fridge, but some things on the whole "wine temperature" raised some questions in my head. Some of the more renowned Port wines in history are from the 60's. I seriously doubt they were stored at 15 Celsius. I would believe that, even in cellars, the temperature variation would be steep, and still, there are some classics in there. So, does temperature variation really matter that much?

Also, I would be interested in your opinion as to how long after buying should a tawny (= 20 years) be consumed... Thanks & Regards

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I am totally naive when it comes to anything about wine.  I would like to purchase a case of wine from the year 2008 (my twin girls yr of birth).  I would like to keep it until their 21st birthday or even longer (perhaps wedding).  What am I looking for and where do I start?  Thanks in Advance.

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For a globally recognized brand, why are some ports only bottled for a particular region and not brought over this side of the pond?  For example the Grahams 1952?

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Could you tell me how I can sell a bottle of 1945 Borges & Irmao port, I have had several estimates but need the experts, regards.

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I have a bottle of Warre 1926 Vintage Port bottled in 1930, will this still be drinkable, does it have any value?

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I am looking for a 1962 bottle of Port for my husbands 50th birthday. I see on your site there is Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos and Dow's Quinta do Bomfim. Do you know where I can purchase a bottle in the United States?  Thanks in advance for your help!

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I am interested in purchasing Dow’s Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port 2010 in commemoration of the birth of my first child in 2010.  Are there any online distributors who sell this vintage?

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I had a question regarding purchasing Port wine online.  I live in the state of Pennsylvania which does not obtain, at least in my immediate area, a vast selection of Port wines, in particular Vintage Ports.  I was curious to know your recommendations of reputable importers or websites where I could purchase Port wine.  I am always concerned that some importers or warehouses don't properly store wine, thus I would pay for a poorly stored or kept wine.

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I'm living in California at the moment, but will be back in the UK before long.  I'd like to buy some of the Quinta 2010 vintage that you've just released en primeur.  What is the best company to do that with?  I'm a member of the Wine Society and account holder at Berry Brothers. Thanks so much for your help.

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Could you help me to find a distributor or retailer near me to buy the Dow’s Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira Vintage Port 2010 ?  Thanks

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I have 5 bottles of vintage port I would like to sell they are as follows:
J.W Burmester & Co. 'ld Oporto Colheita 1955 extra selected
Taylor's Quinta De Vargellas 1978 Vintage Port
Cockburn Vintage Port 1975
Taylor's 10 year Tawny port bottled in 1998
Vinho do Porto Messias Vintage Port 1984

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I have 6 bottles of Warres 2000 vintage port that I purchased from the Sunday Times Wine Club and has been in storage with them ever since. I now wish to sell them and would be grateful if you could give me a rough idea of the value and how best to go about it. Thank you.

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Can you please suggest where and when I might be able to obtain one of your 2010 vintages en primeur? Many thanks.

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I know this is still a year or so before any formal declaration will be made, but is there any indication for the 2011 grapes regarding vintage quality?

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I would like to give miniature bottles of Port as my wedding favours but am struggling to find any.  Can you advise if you supply?

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I am interested in the last 5-10 declared vintages of port dating up until the most recent declaration.

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Wondering if there is any value to a bottle of Dow Port 1944 I have. Comments appreciated

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Can you please advise whether you or any of the other port houses have declared 2010 a vintage year or not. Thanks

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What is the value of Real Cavelha Vintage Port 1985, and Grahams Late Bottled Vintage Port 1994, and where is it possible to sell?

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I have a bottle Harrods Port dow's made in Portugal the bottle number is 256071.  My husband brought it in 1992 in the UK, we were just wondering what it is worth?  My husband can't remember how old it was when he purchased it. It is a 20cl bottle, it has a green label that says Oporto, Harrods Finest Reserve Port bottled by Silva & Cosens Ltd specially selected for Harrods by Dow's Port. It has paper tags stuck under the seal which says ZA 256071 01 Any help would be great.

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A relative recently passed away and when clearing the house we stumbled across this 'Grahams Ruby Port' with no date that I can see. Although it looks old, with a yellowed and slightly mold damaged label, it has a screw top with the seal not broken. On the bottom of the bottle are clear letters reading 'Luis Gordon & Sons Ltd Domeco Sherries' and the numbers 2140-22. Is there much value in this or can I simply open and enjoy?  Thanks for your help.

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We have a friendly discussion amongst fellow port lovers and are wondering what are the residual sugars of the SFE line up for 2007 Vintage Ports.  Would it be possible to divulge that information?

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What would cause a bottle of Vintage Port to have a capsule and a selo, but no cork? Is it even safe to drink or may lead have leached into it from the capsule?

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I'm looking to possibly set one aside for my offspring and I've been hearing great things about 2011 (birth year of my son).  So, is it possible to still buy a pipe of port in this day and age?

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How much should I pay for a bottle of 1970 vintage port?

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I have a bottle of Hoopers reserve [V N Degaia Oporto] it's in a basket weave bottle with a seal which is unbroken, and is probably over 50 years old.  Should I drink it or save it?

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What is the address of the tasting room in Oporto?  We will be there in mid May and wanted to plan walking or driving tour from Palacio do Freixo.

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I want to buy a case of 2010 port. When will it be released?

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I have a bottle of port I was given twenty years ago by a friend  who had owned it for over forty years and wondered whether it was of interest to anyone. It was bottled by John Martin of London Ltd and is labelled simply as an Old Ruby Port bottled in Oporto. It is encased in a woven straw casket and has a Martin's label. I have never heard of them and doubt it is drinkable but wondered if anyone knew of the company and what it may be worth?

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Can you advise age and value of Hoopers Rare Port and if still drinkable.  Label on side of neck has a picture of vine and reads:
CV    630384    64
Bottle encased in wicker basket and has a round label with 5 red stars. Under the stars it reads Rare Port, under that label is the main label which is black it has a crest.  On the left of the crest it reads ALC.  19% VOL.  On the right of the crest it reads Contents 750ml, and then reads:
Hoopers
Rare Port (with a white star at the beginning and end)
(Specially Selected)
Companhia Geral  DA Agricultura Das Vinhas Do Alto Douro, SARL

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Can you please estimate what these bottles are worth as I am interested in selling them:  Vintage Port 1980 - ITALY World Cup winner - Bottled for Alexander and Paterson, North Melbourne, Victoria. Produce of Australia X 4 bottles, 75mls, with photos of the team on each bottle

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I was given some port for my christening and am now looking into selling it. It is a crate of 12 bottles of Grahams Vintage Port 1977. How much is this worth?

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I have a bottle with case of Ferreira Old Tawny Porto 20 year NV Duque de Braganca purchased in 2001.  How much is it worth?

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I have a bottle of Delaforce 1977 Vintage Port stamped DE 526920, can you please advise me on how it should be stored and what you think the current value might be?

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Where could I purchase a 1952 bottle of port for a 60th birthday gift?

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Are you able to tell me anything about Penfolds 1981 Vintage Port that was part of "the Australian Dozen 1986" for the Australian Newspaper?

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Please can you tell me where in the UK that I can purchase Warre's 1995 Quinta da Cavadinha Vintage Port, Oporto Portugal ?

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Please name a good Port to bring back from Portugal to Sweden.

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Could you please advise if you stock the Warre's Vintage Port 1988 Quinta da Cavadinha and if so what is the cost as I have to replace this like for like. Many thanks.

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How much is a cased San Simeon port worth?

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I was given 6 bottles of port from my grandma which is said to have been racked for 30 years and she's not sure what year it was made. All bottles are the same and compared to off the shelf ports it is absolutely inferior. I have polished off 2 bottles but a description is average height bottle, dark green and has gm on the bottom but un-labeled, thats all I can give. Has anyone had any bottle like this and would it be vintage being so old?

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I have just opened a bottle of Churchills Vintage 1985. There was a lot of mould growth on the top of the cork and the cork pretty much collapsed on opening. The latter I understand is not uncommon. Does mould growth necessarily mean a bad port? It was only apparent on the top (outside surface) of the cork

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Vinho do Porto desta safra (1957) é ainda considerado bom para beber?  Estou pensando em dar de presente para amigos que vao celebrar 55 anos de casados, Obrigado.

Is Port wine from 1957 still considered good to drink?  I am thinking of giving this as a present to friends who will celebrate 55 years of marriage.  Thanks.

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From what age can you drink Vintage Port?  Does it vary between vintages?

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Have there ever been attempts at creating grape-specific ports such as a single quinta Touriga Nacional for instance? I imagine it could be interesting for port enthusiasts to compare two single-grape ports from the same vintage.

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I have a 35 to 40 year old Yalumba port John Smith & Sons what would be the approx value?  Many Thanks

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My son was given a bottle of Warres 1991 Vintage Port on his christening 16yrs ago and this had been kept in the cellar in a wooden box, lying down.  Should I keep it there until it's ready to drink and also is it worth anything.

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I have a bottle of Constantino's 1910 Colheita Port (bottled 1972) which has been well stored over the years and has a level into the neck, and it's original box.  i would like to know its selling value in today's market. Thank you.

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Hi I am trying to find out how much bottles of Waterwheels Vintage port are. I have quite a few bottles of the following years 1980, 1983, 1985 and 1986. I cant find any info on them anywhere and was hoping you could help thanks.

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I recently bought a bottle of Warre's 1975 Vintage Port for my son and was surprised to see that it specified By appointment to the King of Denmark. We have puzzled over this since we thought he died in 1972 and wonder why this does not read "the Queen of Denmark"?

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I have 4 bottles of Graham's 1963 vintage port ; I should like to know the value and if/how I could sell them.

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I have seen a Graham 1942 but on the label (late bottled). I guess this is not a LBV but a 1942 bottled perhaps after 4 years which happen for example with Taylor vintage 1938 which was bottled in 1942. This is a Graham vintage 1942 but bottle later but not a LBV according to what we mean today. Am I right?

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My stepfather opened a bottle of Old Theophilus Port this evening that has been handed down to him by his mother. On further inspection, the label says "to appointment to the King", so this is clearly a pre-1952 vintage. On sampling it, it is a lovely tawny port. I have tried to research more about it, but there is no information at the usual sources. Would you know anything more about this Port ?

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Curious of the value of a 1977 Port SWC - Vintage Porto.

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We have a bottle of 1937 Coopers Port Wine and want to know the history and price to sell?  The company was started in 1775, according to the label.

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I found a full bottle of Robertson's, Black Label, Ruby, Light Porto, Oporto, Portugal.  Can you tell me about it and its value?  I'm guessing the age is 30-50 years old.

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I'm a recent godmother and for the child's christening present I would like to buy a couple of bottles of port that will be perfect when he is 21! I don't have much money, so what should I buy now that will be special then!?  Thanks.

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When I was searching the internet, couldn't find any information about this port:  Coreira's 1977 Vintage Port, back label: bottled and shipped by the Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association.  Can you tell me anything about the house and drinkability?

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When I open a bottle of Dow's 1991 Vintage Port I will only have small glass with a cigar once in a while.  It may take me several months to drink a full bottle. What is the best way to store it?

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When is the best time to drink this Graham's 1983 Vintage Port or can it stay even more years in the bottle. How much is it worth?

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What is the difference between a "Vintage Port" and a "Single Quinta Vintage Port"?

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Q 1.. i have a full set of 6 of the Customs House tawny ports put out by Yalumba, what is their value?

Q 2 .. i have two full sets 1980 and 1982 Capital City Racehorse Cup winners , including the Kingston Town Sydney Cup put out by St Hallets.  What is their value?

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I am trying to establish the worth of some vintage port: (2) Niepoort 1952, one 1959, also (5) bottles S V Borges & Irmao Oporto Alto Douro 1963.  Many thanks.

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Hi, I have recently discovered some old bottles of port at the back of my garage and was interested to find out its origin, value and availability.  OLDMASTER Superior Old Tawny Port.

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My father died recently leaving behind two bottles of Gould Campbell Crusted Port bottled in 1980. The label shows they were imported by The I.W.B.C. Ltd in Worcestershire. Is this particular port considered collectible or of any value? As none of the remaining family drink we might be looking to sell it on to someone who may appreciate it.

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Hello!  Your website is fantastic. I have been enjoying a wonderful bottle of Dow LBV.  I have one small child, and one on the way, can I order through the website, or do I have to wait until it finds its way to the U.S?

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Can you tell me the value of 1963 vintage Orlando port?

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Hey, i have a case of 12 bottles unopened Warre's 1977.  What I would like to know is, how much is it worth and where is the best place to sell it and get the best price from it?  Thanks.

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My brother left me 3 bottles of port. None of the bottles have labels, but all have wax seals on the top with "vintage port" 1960. Is there any way of finding out where the port came from?

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Having recently refound a bottle of 1996 Grahams Late Bottled Vintage Port i was just enquiring as to whether it was a good year or not so I can decide as to keep it and let it mature or just crack it open and enjoy.  Many thanks.

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i need to find a bottle for a birthday.  I am in Los Angeles and looking for the year 1952.

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I have looked on lots of sites for this year and have not been able to find out anything about it. It was given to me 25 years ago, is there any information you can give me please ?

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I want to buy some port for my Uncle's 50th birthday but I'm not sure which one to buy. I want one that is a good all rounder, affordable and a decent type.

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I am interested in buying a case of 2011 port as a Christening present for my Godson. Please advise on when this would be possible, and where it could be acquired.  Thanks.

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I have a Quinta do Panascal 1986 vintage port bottled in 1988. How long can I keep this and does it have any value?

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Please give reviews on Symington Family Estates Late Bottled Vintage Port 2006 from the Wine Society, also price.

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Is 1963 vintage port too old?

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While clearing out my dads liquor cabinet I came across a bottle of Real Companhia Vinicola Norte (port wine - serial # on bottle 402360). My dad acquired the bottle in 1969. The bottle has no year marked on it and I'm wondering would it still be good to drink - there's quite a bit of sediment? Is this a vintage port? Is it worth anything?

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This Christmas we decided to open the very old bottle of port that came from my mother's aunt when she lived in Portugal in the 1950's but we were interested in knowing more about it. It only says "White Label No. 1" and 'not for sale' (in Portuguese) with 'Warre & Ca. Lda. Vila Nova de Gaia' on the label. There's no other information except some markings in the glass on the bottom of the bottle, although the label has the same look as the Warre bottles from the 1950's, so I was wondering if there was any way of finding out which year it actually came from?

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I was wondering how much our bottle of port is worth?  It is a Warre's 1980 Vintage Port, Bottled 1982

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Where can I find information on Fortified Wines produced in South Africa such as cape Port?

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I have opened and decanted a number of Vintage Ports, so I read your "How To" on this with interest but with some experience. I was surprised and puzzled at the advice to look through the neck of the bottle to detect sediment.  While this works with a table red almost all the Vintage Ports that I have opened have been in bottles that are completely opaque. Even with a candle one cannot see into them. How do you rationalize your advice when it really does not work.
 

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Hi,  My son was born in 2010 and I'd love to lay down a case of port for him. However, I haven't seen anything to say whether 2010 was declared a vintage year. Do you know when the houses declare if their port will be a Vintage?

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Can all the LBV & Crusted port wines be stored for more than 10 years or longer? Thank you!

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I have a bottle of Late Bottled Vintage Cockburn's port dated 1998. Vinho do Porto no. 315599 and signed by M P Reader, wine taster.  Do you have any idea if it is okay please?

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Hi, I was gifted a bottle of 1966 Dow Vintage Port last year and since then has sat upright in its presentation box in my kitchen approx 3ft away from my gas hob. This is obviously not an ideal place to keep it and would like information on how best to keep it. Secondly, how long will I be able to keep the port before it starts to deteriorate.
Thanks in advance of your reply.

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My husband has an unopened case of Dows 1985 vintage port and we are wondering whether we should sell it or drink it! Can you give us an approximate idea of its value and whether it is ready to drink now please

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Just curious on an estimate on my bottle of port. It is a Christian Brothers 1969 Vintage port. I have tried to do hours of research....I couldnt find a thing. Just wondering what a ballpark estimate would be on a vintage port.

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I have one bottle of Gould & Campbell port circa 1975, is it worth anything?

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i purchased a bottle of Warre's Ruby port in Portugal in the Eighties, just curious as to how much it may be worth?  The year of the port is 1965.  Thank you

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Hi there

I would like to buy a 2010 port, the year of birth of a friend's child, as a christening gift which will be ready to drink in 18 years time, do you have any recommendations please? Many thanks.

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Can you please tell me the history of this Limited edition and the value of a bottle of it?  PORT DISTRICT 952 1980-1981 Series 4

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Dear Port Experts,

I am looking to buy a nice vintage bottle of port for Christmas (1977 - 1980). It is unlikely that the whole bottle will be drunk over the festive period and I am concerned that if a half drunk bottle is left for months (I don't drink port every week !) the port will deteriorate in the bottle due to exposure to air inside the bottle. I had planned to decant the full bottle into some smaller bottles reducing this effect and allowing me to store it but I don't know if this will work. Any advice on how I can keep the port at its optimum once opened for a long period i.e months would be much appreciated.

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I have a case of Graham's 2000 stored in its original case under bond in the UK and my husband has one bottle of Dow's 1977 Vintage Port stored in our wine fridge at home, can you please give me some idea of drinking dates and value? Thank you for your help.

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I have one bottle of Whitwhams Millenium Port 1999 which was given to me as a gift in 2000. I have stored it carefully since then. Are you able please to give me any advice as to how I should go about selling it? Best wishes

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In general, which is better, a tawny or late bottled vintage port from a high quality producer such as Graham's or Taylor?

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Hi, I am no Port expert but have the option to buy a nice looking box set of 6 vintage Ports.  It says Symington's Quinta do Vesuvio Anniversary Limited Edition and comes in a wooden chest which locks with a key at the front, has 2 flaps which open under the lid.  There are 6 plaques possibly made of china with the years on and a signed card that is for 8?  I have been looking for information on the internet for days now but cannot find anything about it or its value.  Can you help?  Many thanks.

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Quinta de Vargellas 2001 is being offered by Tesco at £153 per case. It seems a good price. what do you think of the port?
 

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Hi, I'm clearing my late parents' home and have come across 11 bottles of Ferreira 1963 in two marked boxes originally intended to hold 6 each. I remember they were purchased when the wine shop in which my mother worked (in Abingdon, Oxon.) was taken over by a high street off-licence chain in 1978 and all of the fine wines were sold off. I can also remember the evening a 'friend' insisted my father break open one of the bottles from his 'investment' - hence there being only 11. The remaining bottles are all intact and quite soiled, but I know they were carefully stored. I'd be grateful if you could advise me of their value as they will have to be sold as part of the house clearance. Many thanks in advance.

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Hello, I discovered a bottle of Graham's Six Grapes Port label id LG-108076-01. Could you tell me what age it is and whether it is worth keeping? Thanks.

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I have been given a bottle of "Douro Port", 1946 Vintage in a straw wrapped bottle and shipped by C. da Silva (Oporto).  Can you tell me more about this vintage; still pourable, any particular value, and how should I decant it?  Thank you.

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Hi there!  I've got a bottle of Dow's Quinta do Bomfim 1979 Vintage Port , bottled 1981, sy12574487, how much is it worth?  Many thanks

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We have had a bottle of port in our house for some years and would like to know if it was worth anything My mother had it before she died.  The label is Sandemans porto white on the neck of the bottle it has a label that says  SR  324201  26  but I am unable to find the year.  We also have a Sandeman port decanter in the shape of the Sandeman figure that came with it.

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Hi there, I've got my father-in-law to be for Secret Santa this year, and he loves a good port. Not being a lover myself, I wondered if you could give me the name of a good, full bodied, fruity port on a budget for around £25 that's sure to please. Your expert advice is much appreciated indeed!

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Further to the question last August re Serafim Cabrals 1970 vintage port, I have a case of 12 bottles of the aforesaid, bought and laid done at the birth of my son in 1975.  He does not appreciate port and would now prefer the money!  Our tastes differ.  How should I best go about selling or auctioning the case, appreciating that you do not specialise in this port?  With thanks in anticipation of a reply.

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I would be most grateful if you could tell me what are the best food pairing for young vintage, middle age vintage and old vintage.  Thank you very much.

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I bought a bottle of WARRE'S 20 yr old TAWNY PORT and it was bottled in 2002. May i check with you what is its 'age' actually? Is it a good Vintage?  How long can i keep it?  Thank you.

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When is Warre's Quinta da Cavadinha 2004 going to be released for sale?  It is my son's birth year and I am looking to buy a vintage port from this year.  Do I wait until you release this or buy another quinta?

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Hello, I recently went to Le Caprice with my father and tried my very first vintage port, a little late at 21, which was a Grahams 1983. I thought it was fantastic and am now looking to buy a couple of bottles. Could you reccomend a Port around the £40 mark that would be a good alternative? the £70 bottles available are a bit of a stretch for me.

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Should port be decanted, whether Vintage or Tawny? Or aerated?

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Last year I was given a bottle of 1988 Madalena Vintage port I would like to know if this bottle is ready to drink or is better to keep a little longer?

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Greetings,  Did Gould Campbell declare in 1927? I have a bottle purchased at Christies with only a tag stating “Gould Campbell 1927 vintage port”. The bottom of the bottle has embossed: “C. S & Co. Ltd” “131”.  Thank you for any help you could give.

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Once opened how long will Port last and how should you store it once opened?

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In a recent visit to your cellar, I bought several bottles of your wines, namely,

- Grahams 10 Years Tawny Port
- Grahams Finest Reserve

I would appreciate your kindly advising about how much time these wines remain in good condition

aa) Without opening the bottle, and
bb) After opening the bottle.

Please, bear in mind that I live in the north of Spain, which is a rainy and humid country.

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Hi. I have had a bottle of the above stored in its original wooden box for years in a cupboard.  We have just revamped the house and come across this port which my wife wants to drink with her lemonade.  I have strictly forbid this as although I cannot find its value anywhere on the internet, it appears to me as this may be a rather nice bottle and something to only use on a special occasion.  Are you please able to advise.

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Hi,  I have an unopened case of port (unsure if it is 12 or 6 bottles) but the size is 41x30x24cm. The name on the outside is Martinez 1987 Vintage Port.  Could I have an evaluation on the lot.

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Good evening,  I recently purchased a bottle of 2005 Burmester Vintage. I must confess to loving, yet being utterly unknowledgeable about, port wines. How should I handle this bottle? I don't have a cellar and am nervous about storing the bottle in the warmer months that will come about nine months from now.  Thanks so much.

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i have a case of 85 and 87 of Hutcheson Porto, i like to know what is worth, can you give me an idea?  Thanks

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Hello! I think your site is fantastic! But why don't you have also this site in Portuguese? You are Scottish, but you are working in Portugal! This wine is the result for your work and our terroir! Nice job!

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I have recently aquired a bottle of Feuerheerd 24, Produce of Portugal, bottled by P Phipps wine and spirit merchants of Northampton.  The cork has deteriated and is leaking. Could you please tell me anything about it?  Thank you

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Please advise if a bottle of Sandeman 1908 port is still drinkable? It was shipped by Sandeman has the year 1908 and bottled 1918 on a brown luggage tag with John Davy on the reverse.

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Hello,  I need to buy a 1989 vintage port to celebrate an occasion. My daughter will be graduating college within a year and she was born in 1989. We are going to toast to her graduation and I thought it would be special to do that with a really nice bottle of a vintage port that was made in 1989. Can you give me suggestions on what to look for? I would like to stay in the $75-$200 range.  Thank you

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Hello,  I bought a bottle of 1934 Warre's in about 2002 as an investment. It seems the market has deteriorated and its worth about the same as I paid for it. I'm looking for your guidance if you think this is still work drinking in the next year, or is it more of a curiosity and way past its prime. Thank you.

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Some years ago I saw a Port Wine Vintage Classification list of best vintages in the past decades.  Do you have anything like this on your site?

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Hi there,  It's my boyfriend's 30th birthday in a few weeks and I was thinking of buying him a bottle of vintage port. Do you have any recommendations? My budget would be about AUS$100-$200.  I live in Sydney so would need to have it delivered here.

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Could you please give a value for these wines that were produced by Thomas hardy and sons Adelaide South Australia

1. Vintage port Americas Cup no 2350 ( 6 bottles.)

2. Value also of Classic Vintage Cars (Americas Cup Classics) chassis no 1885 (6 Bottles of Port boxed)

3. Value of America's Cup Classic Australia II - 1978 vintage ( 1-750ml Port in wooden box)

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I have one bottle of Serafim Cabrals 1970 Vintage Port but can find no information on it. I see plenty about a much older vintage but nothing else. Please can you tell me anything about this port. If it helps the label reports Serafim Cabral LDA being in the "Vila Nova De Gai" and that the port is produce of Portugal - nothing else!
 

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Can you give an indication of the value of this Kopke 1945 port (I have only one bottle).

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is it possible to buy one or two bottles of your 2009 quinta da cavadinha vintage port for my daughter?

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I have a bottle of Warre's Colheita 1940, which says it was kept in casks and bottled in 1988.  I also have a bottle of Sandemans, the label says: Sandeman 30 years old Tawny Port matured in wood and bottled in 1990. The bottle is a replica of bottle used in 1790. It was produced to celebrate bicentenary of the House of Sandeman.  Can you tell me if they are good years and where I might be able to sell them?  Thank you.

 

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I just recently purchased a bottle of 1983 Vintage Porto, Smith Woodhouse bottled 1985, would like some information.  I keep an inventory of my wines and i can't find anything on this bottle. Cost of bottle. was the last bottle. would like more, where could I find it in the USA? Would like some tasting notes, etc. Thanking you in advance.

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A gift is merely a gift when there's no exciting story behind it. I've bought the Graham's Vintage 1994 for a friend of mine, and of course I'd like to tell him more about the port and its exclusivity. I've found a lot of information on the port such as the tasting notes etc. Could you tell me how many bottles there were made of the Vintage 1994? Also, is it true its value increases every year? Like to hear from you soon. Kind regards

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I have purchased 12 bottles Feuerheerd vintage 1960 and 12 bottles of their 1957 vintage, can you tell me anything about them and value please.  Thank you.

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Hi, we have a bottle of Graham's 1963 Vintage Port, the label says it was bottled in 1965.  Would this hold any value?

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I have purchased several bottles of 1977 Dow's at auction. Each has a different label (with different US importers) and one has an embossed bottle with "1977".  Are the different labels and bottles common, or should I worry about having a counterfeit or two in the mix?

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I have a bottle of tawny port you put out for the marriage of Lady Diana and Prince Charles in 1981. Do you know if this holds any value?
 

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My son was born in 1991.  if I was to buy a bottle of Vintage Port how long will it stay fresh in the bottle?  The idea is that it would be a long term gift for him to open on his 50th.

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Greetings:  Via my late uncle's estate, I recently came into possession of two bottles of Vintage Port (1 LBV). One I have found to be rarer than the other... I am not a huge fan of port, but I have a background in wine. I'd like to find both bottles good homes where they will be truly appreciated (my uncle would have wanted this) -- and I wouldn't mind fetching a fair price in the process.  Can you please offer me any advice (appraisal / auction?) or reputable contacts who can help me accomplish my goals? It would be very much appreciated.  Here are the two bottles (both in excellent condition):

1) Adriano Ramos-Pinto Vintage 1927 'Late Bottled' (the “oldest” LBV to be registered with the IVP -- as confirmed in the linked article below) http://www.fortheloveofport.com/port/lbv-the-other-vintage-port

2) PORTO FEIST 1963 'VIELLI EN FUT'

Thanks very much in advance for your time and for any advice or direction you can offer.

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After opening a bottle of Port how many days is it still good enough to drink and how should it be stored?

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I am looking for wine from Madeira, similar character like Port wines (aprox. Alc 19% and I know that some wineries add salt and pepper).  I am looking forward to your answer.  

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I have a Vintage 2007's DOW, I would like to know the best storage conditions such as temperature. If there is clarity without direct sunlight, is there problem? All vintages must be kept at the same temperature. Thank you for your sympathy.
 

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Is each lote (batch of wine) of  Port laid down at harvest for a particular house within the Symington group or is there any flexibility to put (e.g.) something from the Dow cellar into a Graham tawny if it would better suit that style?

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Hi, I bought several bottles of Dow's Colheita 1998.  Do you advise to store Colheita Port or to drink it now?  My wife is pregnant and I would like to set the bottles aside for some years.

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I’ve been wondering for a while how a company such as the Symington Family Estates manages the blending over so many shippers. Does the same team work on all of the wines, or are there different panels for each shipper? If I’ve counted correctly, I think I am correct in saying that in a general declaration, up to 10 Vintage Ports could be released; far more than of any other Port company!

I was also wondering how a “house style” is maintained for each shipper within the company and whether there is an effort to make each shipper stylistically consistent over the whole range. For example, compared to Graham’s, Dow’s Vintage Port is usually thought of as very dry; could the same be expected when comparing LBVs or Fine Rubies from these houses? I think consistency is often attributed, for Vintage Port, to the use of major vineyards (e.g. Canais for Cockburn) and I was wondering if that is the same with the non-premium brands and tawnies?

Many thanks and congratulations on getting the new site up!

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We have a bottle Vintage Port with a little label 1934 on it.  The cork is in a bad condition. Our questions are:  What to do with this bottle?  Is it a collectors item?  Can we sell it?  What is the price?  We can send you a picture.  We are looking for your reaction, thanks, Hans 

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Hi,  I am trying to find a nice port to gift to someone who is fairly knowledgeable on ports. My price range is $500 to $1000 (give or take). I want something really nice and impressive but I, of course, want to get a good deal. Can you help? The bottle would need to be delivered in the New York/New Jersey area.   Thank you! 

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I would like to know if the Symington Vintage Port 2009 (Vesuvio, Warre, Sra da Ribeira) will be sold in Portugal and when.
 

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Hi,  The new site looks great!  I have spent a while browsing around the site today and wondered why it is that you have dedicated websites for all of your brands apart from Quarles Harris?  I think QH is a great string to the SFE bow yet it seems to get very little publicity and it is almost impossible to find any historical information about the company and brand on the internet.  Is there a reason for this? Could we please have a Quarles Harris website, even if it only has basic information?  Thanks, and well done on the re-launch.

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What is double decanting? When is it appropriate to double decant a vintage port?