The Port Wine Thread

Originally Posted by ir13

It is, that is the bottle im trying to find here locally bc i had some in FL and it was outstanding. If you wouldnt mind shipping a bottle to me let me know.

If you are talking about the ones floating around during MMH III it was the 20 year.

This a a very good to great port. The 20 years has more depth to it and is less sweet.

I find the 10 year great for weekly and 20 for at least once a month or when I have people over as an after dinner and dessert wine.

If anyone can tell me if the 40 year is worth 3 times the 20, I'd appreciate it as I want an honest answer rather than taking the word of the liquor store salesman

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Ron1YY

If anyone can tell me if the 40 year is worth 3 times the 20, I'd appreciate it as I want an honest answer rather than taking the word of the liquor store salesman

No it's not. If the tawny style is what you prefer, go for an older Colheita from the 50's.

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

No it's not. If the tawny style is what you prefer, go for an older Colheita from the 50's.

Thanks Moses, I knew I could count on a brother for a straight answer. Can you enlighten us(me) on Colheita and where to look for them from the 50's please

Originally Posted by Ron1YY

If you are talking about the ones floating around during MMH III it was the 20 year.

This a a very good to great port. The 20 years has more depth to it and is less sweet.

I find the 10 year great for weekly and 20 for at least once a month or when I have people over as an after dinner and dessert wine.

If anyone can tell me if the 40 year is worth 3 times the 20, I'd appreciate it as I want an honest answer rather than taking the word of the liquor store salesman

I have had Many of the Taylor Fladgate Ports.
The 20 is really nice. The 40 is smoother & a bit stronger with a more lasting finish.
As a present to yourself it is nice.

If your going to have it with guests after dinner Stay with the cheaper 20 year old.

On an other surprising note for every day. Taylor Makes a "Fine Tawney Port" which is young but full of underlying flavor . It sells for about $10. And is a nice drink with a Cigar as you read a book or watch TV,
Churchill Makes a nice white port Good for a Long Cold Drink for about $25.
Enjoy your port.
Lenny

[DrDubzz]

I just picked up a bottle (like 10 minutes ago) of Dow's Fine Ruby Porto

anyone have any experience with this? I've only ever had 6 Grapes before, and the guy there said this was the closest they had since they could never get any Graham's product in

Originally Posted by ir13

It is, that is the bottle im trying to find here locally bc i had some in FL and it was outstanding. If you wouldnt mind shipping a bottle to me let me know.

Sure, I'll ship you a bottle. PM me the details.

[ucla695]

Originally Posted by Darrell

I picked up a bottle of this for $26.99.



I hope it's good.

I've been enjoying this as an everyday type of porto. It's good!

Originally Posted by Darrell

I picked up a bottle of this for $26.99.



I hope it's good.

It is Darrell. I drank a bottle of that while I was in chat last night! Gift from my nephew for my birthday. Not as sweet as I normally like but it was very good.

[fxpose]

Originally Posted by Darrell

I picked up a bottle of this for $26.99.



I hope it's good.

It's great! I enjoyed it. UCLA Mike brought one over a few weeks ago.

[Skywalker]

Here are the Ports I'm working on right now!


The Casal dos Jordoes (far left) is an organic Port and one of my more expensive bottles. The Evenus Zin Port can be bought at Trader Joes. The Sierra Starr is from a winery in Nevada City, CA and is very sweet with little aftertaste. The D'Art if made in Lodi, CA and is one of my favorites. The Warres Warrior was a gift from Bobarian and can be found at most stores as well as the Cockburns Special Reserve.

[Bubba - NJ]

Once a bottle of Port is opened , How long do I have to finish it ? Does it go bad real quick or does it last a month or 2 once opened ? I've had the Fonseca Bin 27 and liked it . I just bought an Osborne tawny and a LBV 2001. Has anyone had either of these ? And what did you think of them ?

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by Bubba - NJ

Once a bottle of Port is opened , How long do I have to finish it ? Does it go bad real quick or does it last a month or 2 once opened ? I've had the Fonseca Bin 27 and liked it . I just bought an Osborne tawny and a LBV 2001. Has anyone had either of these ? And what did you think of them ?

If you put the cork back in the bottle it will last along time! Port is way different than red wine in that respect!

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by Bubba - NJ

Once a bottle of Port is opened , How long do I have to finish it ? Does it go bad real quick or does it last a month or 2 once opened ? I've had the Fonseca Bin 27 and liked it . I just bought an Osborne tawny and a LBV 2001. Has anyone had either of these ? And what did you think of them ?

Adding to the question....Once it has been opened, should it be stored at room temp or in the fridge? Tried the six grapes last night. I liked it. Very sweet and smooth.

[ir13]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Finally found a bottle locally and picked it up. Gonna pop this bottle with a few friends and enjoy a few smokes with it. This is by far my fav port ive had so far, but ive yet to get into the higher end ones bc of the fear of dropping good money and not liking it.

[romwarrior]

Originally Posted by ir13

but ive yet to get into the higher end ones bc of the fear of dropping good money and not liking it.

I have the opposite fear. Fear of dropping good money and liking it too much!

[Chris.]

Originally Posted by ir13

Finally found a bottle locally and picked it up. Gonna pop this bottle with a few friends and enjoy a few smokes with it. This is by far my fav port ive had so far, but ive yet to get into the higher end ones bc of the fear of dropping good money and not liking it.

I gotta try that with you Joey. I thought about picking that up a few days ago as well, but I still haven't finished my six grapes!

[Chris.]

Is there a particular Six grapes I need to look for? I've never had port wine and have been thinking about picking up a bottle of Six grapes.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Chris.

Is there a particular Six grapes I need to look for? I've never had port wine and have been thinking about picking up a bottle of Six grapes.

Six Grapes is a specific bottling by Grahams. Quite popular for the money. Personally, at that price point, I like Broadbents Auction Reserve.

[Chris.]

Just bought a bottle of Six grapes reserve Porto. Looking forward to it! I assume like any other "wine" it's better when cold...(?) Gonna snatch a bottle of that 10 year Taylor Fladgate next time. Joey, They sell the 10 and 20 year at Green's.

Not cold, just not warm. Cellar temp (58 or so) would be great as it warms up in your glass. Room temp (70) will work though. If my reds are at room temp, I often give em 20 minutes in the fridge first.

~Vitis