Need an expert on Port wine

Clowance

I am desperate for a south african "port"called "Alles Verloren Fine old vintage". Have just finished the last bottle of this nectar from the gods making it last as long as possible. The place I got it from - sawinesonline based in Twickenham (I am in Dorset) is out of stock.
Does anyone know any other stockists in the UK that will post?
OR does a Port expert know any other make of port that is very close to this in flavour?
I hardly drink normally but one sip of this at a friends and I was hooked.
Any advice?
TIA

daveyjp

Google is your friend. Flavour may change year on year so a new bottle may not be as good as you had.

Coopdivi

If you want a really top quality port then you need a dated vintage one. It will need to be at least 10 years old to be drinkable and it will be expensive. It will have sediment in it so you need to be extra careful when pouring it out. It's probably best to use a decanter or a jug.

To give you an idea of pricing here is Majestic Wine's listing:

http://www.majestic.co.uk/search;pgid=4lBGm3OrAgFSRpB2kXlf6Njq0000Z5BLhOQ5;sid=ckVqUJsQu0RrUMm8v11kUqsa6qGsxQP0tNBlK0ys?SynchronizerToken=b1a7653694c46aa39d168a2a2e3c4db8da32cf5a717b354777f831ada2ebd971_lZBjxzj7pKVmDZ!!!OTTbQ%3D%3D&SearchTerm=vintage+port&ViewType=1&search=

I've not tried the wine you are referring to but I can assure you, from past experience, that vintage port cannot be compared to ordinary ports available in supermarkets and elsewhere. One sip and the flavour explodes in your mouth, it's so intense. It's not a drink for quaffing, but for savouring every mouthful.

Clowance

I have googled but no one in this country has it in stock and the shipping from other countries is ridiculous. I might well try a vintage port though as prev poster mentioned as the description is exactly how Alles Verloren tastes. And I was worried about other years not being as good too.
Thanks.

buyitall

Clowance wrote: »

I am desperate for a south african "port"called "Alles Verloren Fine old vintage". Have just finished the last bottle of this nectar from the gods making it last as long as possible. The place I got it from - sawinesonline based in Twickenham (I am in Dorset) is out of stock.
Does anyone know any other stockists in the UK that will post?
OR does a Port expert know any other make of port that is very close to this in flavour?
I hardly drink normally but one sip of this at a friends and I was hooked.
Any advice?
TIA

The 2009 is showing as in stock at your original source (the url says 2008 but it links to a 2009 port):
http://www.sawinesonline.co.uk/sa-wineries/sa-wineries-a/allesverloren/allesverloren-fine-old-vintage-port-2008.html

Edwardia

Have you tried a South African shop ? There's a shop in Newhaven called Susmans which does mail order https://www.biltong.co.uk and they might know it. The South African shop by Charing Cross station is gone now and the one in Covent Garden isn't trading either so that's about only place I can suggest.