Any Port Drinkers?
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Haven't had port in an eon - too much would ruin the following day, but moderation.. difficult, it's very tasty.
The Sandeman man in their ads used to spook me as a kid; wine shops back then often had illuminated versions above their premises. Yikes!
The Sandeman man in their ads used to spook me as a kid; wine shops back then often had illuminated versions above their premises. Yikes!
Not port but Pedro Ximenez is an extremely dark rich sherry and hard to say no too on a cold night after dinner.
My favourite wine Australian wine region to visit is Rutherglen where they produce muscats and tokays (NOT the Hungarian variety, but made from muscadelle grapes)
Absolutely world class wines, and worthy of searching out for.
Do try them should you come across a bottle in a wine store.
Great with dessert or cheese.
And with a fine cigar.
Absolutely world class wines, and worthy of searching out for.
Do try them should you come across a bottle in a wine store.
Great with dessert or cheese.
And with a fine cigar.
Dona Antonia Ferreira was a legend in the port trade. She was widowed at a very early age, but because of her business acumen, the house of Ferreira became one of the leading port houses of its day.
She inherited great wealth, but left an even greater legacy.
A most remarkable woman.
You WILL start listing to starboard after a few too many portsAny Starboard Drinkers?
Vintage is nice but a rare treat (too sweet for me nowadays!). Rubys, Tawnys and Amontillados are my go to choices most often now, and LBVs will always suit for pairing with chocolates
always beer on starboard!Any Starboard Drinkers?
The longevity of sweet/dessert wines can be extraordinary.
These are a few I’ve enjoyed in the past few years
A 1855 Taylor’s Scion - a barrel-aged port (accurately dated because of records kept)
A 1837 Madeira
A 1874 Rivesaltes (sweet wine from the south of France)
These are a few I’ve enjoyed in the past few years
A 1855 Taylor’s Scion - a barrel-aged port (accurately dated because of records kept)
A 1837 Madeira
A 1874 Rivesaltes (sweet wine from the south of France)
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And my wife loves it. I can't do wine, but Port seems to be no problem.
Those are older than my grandfathers. And they are dead!
There's also solera versions which combine very old (small amount) with young (large amount) to produce a unique experience. They're usually pretty good and affordable.
One of my favorite sherry soleras (this stuff could be poured on pancakes or ice cream):
One of my favorite sherry soleras (this stuff could be poured on pancakes or ice cream):
I've tried all of the Grahams offerings. Palate favors 20 year old Tawny. 1940 Single Harvest Tawny makes a great treat though when at my favorite dining spot. 20 Year is fine for my nightly glass. Heard great things about The Stone Terraces but, sadly never had an opportunity to try it. I'm loyal to Grahams but, there have been some reports here that I find tempting.
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Fun fact: my uncle, Mike Wallace of Hinzerling Vineyards in Prosser, produced the first few vintages of Whidbeys port for them before they ramped up enough production capacity to bring it in-house. When I turned 21 he included a few bottles off his production in the mixed case he gifted me for my birthday. Of course I was too young and dumb to really appreciate what an awesome gift that was at the time. I’ve spent the intervening 29+ years trying to atone for my idiocy.
Thankfully all 3 of those wines were not just survivors, but well and truly “alive” and vibrant.
Mature with NO hint of senescence,
A real privilege to have tasted them.
I'm a big fan of Tawny's and find them a wonderful pairing to cigars.
Warre's Otima 10 Tawny is a great every day Port and about $25 for a 500 ML. I also like the Taylor Fladgate 10 year old and find it a little better than their 20 year old.
The best Port I ever had was a 1983 Vintage Cockburn's Tawny that I won at benefit auction. That was about 20 years ago and I've never had anything anywhere near that level since. I stick with the Otima!
Warre's Otima 10 Tawny is a great every day Port and about $25 for a 500 ML. I also like the Taylor Fladgate 10 year old and find it a little better than their 20 year old.
The best Port I ever had was a 1983 Vintage Cockburn's Tawny that I won at benefit auction. That was about 20 years ago and I've never had anything anywhere near that level since. I stick with the Otima!
Just came across this pic from a Stilton and Port (plus a few other bottles) dinner last year.
Not as ancient as previous bottles (apart from the Madeira) but in a great state of maturation
Not as ancient as previous bottles (apart from the Madeira) but in a great state of maturation