For The Love Of Port

Hello. I am a novice port drinker, having only had 20 or so tastes in the last 2-3 years. To me, port almost always comes at the end of a meal and as/with the dessert course. I find the high alcohol challenging to pair with sometimes. Do you enjoy port paired with food, or do you make a point to alw...

Hi Megan, Nice note! Roy has pulled out a bottle of Haak before, if I remember my notes correctly, and surprised a handful of us with it. Your TN reminded me of the one that I had. Was yours a rather light (for a madeira), almost yellow or golden yellow color? Hello, Glenn. I have limited experienc...

Hello. I'm a rare visitor here, mostly because I don't know much about port or madeira. But I appreciate both, and I recently had an experience I have to share. My note is below. ___________ 2006 Haak Jacquez Madeira (USA, Texas) 1/13/2010: nose: honeyed almonds, sweet citrus. Rather delicious, real...

Andy Velebil wrote:Megan,

Welcome to great to have you with us. Where abouts do you live and I'm sure people will be able to point you in the right direction to some good

Ah yes, that would have been helpful! I'm in Tacoma, nearish to Seattle. I do prefer not to order wines if I can help it...

OK, absolute beginner here.
Where does one buy madiera? I've never seen it on the shelves at my local wine shops, but perhaps I am not looking in the right places - Roy, are there local retailers you recommend? Or do I have to order it?

Hello all, My name is Megan, I live in Tacoma (recently moved south from Seattle). I'm interested in learnign more about Port ever since I opened a bottle of 1977 Barros Colheita for my 30th a year ago. Delicious! Dont' know much, though I do know that so far, I prefer tawnies to rubies. Never had a...