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>In Denver, also check out Total Beverage. The one I am familar with is on
>104th North (something Glen I believe is the actual community). Last time I
>was there they had a quite decent selection of port, from ruby to 30+ yr old
>with the hand painted dates. All very reasonably priced. They also have a
>nice wine selection if you care for that as well.
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>The 20YO Taylor Fladgate Tawny is quite nice, though we prefer Sandemans for
>about the same money. The 10YO is a good alternative for about 40% less (at
>least in GA). The 30 and 40 YO to me don't offer enough difference to
>justify the prices.
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>Cheers,
>Gary

The 'burg is Northglen (maybe two "n's"), but I have not heard of Total
Beverage. Must have sprung up, since I left that area. Next trip up, I'll have
to look into it. Also Boulder Wine Merchant (I think that is the official
name) has a good Port selection, and is run by TWO Master Sommeliers -
something you don't find too often.

While the Taylor 20 is probably my favorite, with the Barros 20 Anos next, I
too like the Sandemans, as well as the Cockburns. All of these producers have
excellent 20's and very, very drinkable 10's. Each producer has a distinctive
house style, and I appreciate each.

I agree about the 30's and 40's. They are good. They impress the in-laws, but
are just not up to the 20's. That doesn't mean, however, that I'd refuse a
glass of either!!!!!!!!

Hunt