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- Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:59 pm
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: Question on taste
- Replies: 8
- Views: 976
Re: Question on taste
Thanks for the clarification guys! One last question.....I feel like when I drink port slightly chilled or even just after being chilled it has an overpowering taste of alcohol, almost like taking a shot of vodka, and the great tastes that i drink port from are entirely masked. This is frustrating b...
- Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:16 pm
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: Question on taste
- Replies: 8
- Views: 976
Question on taste
Ive got a question regarding the consistency of various ports. I have fallen in love with 20 year tawny. I have bought bottles mostly from grocery stores but also from a reputable cellar here in chico. I have tried keeping them at different temperatures and drinking them with different foods. While ...
- Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:42 pm
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: Grahm 10 year tawny
- Replies: 1
- Views: 354
Grahm 10 year tawny
Hi, this is my fourth post to your site.....Love it! Im very new to the world of port wine and quickly becoming someone who drinks it quite often and really enjoys learning the subtle nuances that each port has to offer. Anyways, I have tried 6 different ports to date, all in the last 3 weeks or so....
- Sun Jan 09, 2011 11:13 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Tawny 10 or 20?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 700
Re: Tawny 10 or 20?
Ok will do. Thanks guys for the info! What in general is the difference in taste between a tawny port and a good vintage port?
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- Sun Jan 09, 2011 8:05 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Tawny 10 or 20?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 700
Re: Tawny 10 or 20?
Its a 1996 vintage from qui ta do vesuvio. Thanks so much for the info, im becomming obsessed! 
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- Sat Jan 08, 2011 10:46 pm
- Forum: Port Forum
- Topic: Tawny 10 or 20?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 700
Tawny 10 or 20?
So I'm new to the world of port. Just had a bottle of 10 year tawny. Loved the caramel-ish taste. Question is how will a bottle of 20 year tawny compare? Can't imagine it being much better. Also I've got a bottle of 1996 vintage......what should I expect when drinking it? Thanks for the info! Sent f...