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How port wins its official spurs
David Lester, Manchester: How does Port get its IVP accreditation? I recall reading somewhere in one of my old wine books (possibly one of yours) that the IVP used a points system to assess vintage ports that the shippers submitted to them. At the back of my mind is the recollection that 117 or 119 points were needed for a submitted port to be granted its status (or whatever the legal term is for this). Paul Symington of Oporto replies: Sorry for late reply, four days off in the Alps walking with skins on skiis to find scary off-piste runs, glad to be back alive! The IVDP points system is now out of 10 points and is assessed...
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