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- chad o'brien - 10-09-2000 Hi; My first time on I hope this works. Two questions. First my dad gave me a very old bottle of Ferreira Porto Port 1954. We drank it this weekend I gave it to a guy on a golf outing who loves port and hosted our weekend. Any guesss how much it was worth? I'm not a port fanatic but I must say it was delightful. Second question. I'm a Cakebread Chardonay freak but I'd like something else to drink on a regular occasion and save the Cakebread for special occassions. I'm going to go broke enjoying the Cakebread regularly Any suggestions for a good back up plan? - mrdutton - 10-09-2000 Welcome to the wine board. In reply to your second question (since I can't really help you with the Port, although others here should be able to), here are three suggestions: J. Fritz Winery, Dutton Vineyard Ruxton Ranch Chardonnay Stags Leap Chardonnay Iron Horse Blanc de Blanc (sparkling) [OBTW, no relation.] [This message has been edited by mrdutton (edited 10-09-2000).] - Bucko - 10-09-2000 Columbia Crest makes a nice value Chard. Bucko - chad o'brien - 10-09-2000 Thanks; Who will answer my Port question or should I ask it in another forum. Do you have any other chardonays $12.00 to $18.00? Thanks; Chad - mrdutton - 10-09-2000 I forget how much the Iron Horse sparkling was......... just doesn't matter since I like it so much. However, I am pretty sure that all the other(ohter)wines suggested are at or below the price range you posted. Well just as I can not spell, I can not properly price anything. All of the wines I suggested are over $18.00 a bottle...... sorry about that. [This message has been edited by mrdutton (edited 10-09-2000).] - winoweenie - 10-09-2000 Hey there Chad and welcome to the board. I`ve not had rhw Ferriera but other ports that are a little better regarded sell in the 225 to 275 range. Hope this is of some benefit. As long as you drank and enjoyed the bottle, it did it`s job. winoweenie - Drew - 10-10-2000 Also R.H. Phillips "Toasted Head" is a very good value Chardonay for under $15. Drew - ChefMax - 10-10-2000 A wonderful Chardonnay is the 1997 Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches. It's not at all your typical oak-laden, heavy buttered chardonnay but rather, floral and silky. Might run $16-$18. |