"Not expensive for wines of this quality. While modern wines will last...vintage port is accessible at a younger age these days. Croft 2016 was already showing well."

Two important points--Port is underpriced at the upper level. And much more accessible lately.

It's a shame our new duty system means the cheaper stuff is now much more expensive.

I refuse to accept that Countess Maximiliana von und zu Arco-Zinneberg is a real person.

I refuse to accept that Byron Houdayer is a real person.

I have seen much worse, at least they kept the cornicing. though those spotlights are unforgiveable

Top story. Not off piste at all.

Publishing moves very slow.

I'm flattered you think i'm a public intellectual!

Thank you! And I hope so.

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Thanks David!

I hope I can do it justice.

Thanks Ollie!