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by kzjones
Thu Jan 08, 2009 6:02 am
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Have I ruined it?
Replies: 8
Views: 995

Re: Have I ruined it?

Well we opened it and it was still airtight as I heard the air rushing in as the cork came out (in two pieces!). And the cork hadn't dried out. What a relief. We really enjoyed it although it's the first vintage port I've had before so I have nothing to compare it to. I expected it to taste "ol...
by kzjones
Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:19 am
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Have I ruined it?
Replies: 8
Views: 995

Re: Have I ruined it?

Thanks for all your advice. Sounds like it's not the end of the world. We are going to open it at the weekend, so fingers crossed.
by kzjones
Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:29 am
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Have I ruined it?
Replies: 8
Views: 995

Have I ruined it?

My boyfriend was bought a bottle of 1977 Grahams Port about a year ago. We have never had vintage port before and so have stored it in a cupboard in the dark, but stood up and in the kitchen (about 20oC).

Is it likely it has been ruined?