For The Love Of Port

So the port was a great success, tasted great but boy-o-boy was it strong in terms of alcohol...stronger than any other port i have had before. Is that something that will mellow with time or not?

Matt

Thanks for the help. Decanted this morning (in the UK). Had a good colour and lovely smell. Initial taste was very smooth, quite dry, I wouldn't say it has lots of layers to it (but I guess i don't have a palate like the rest of you on here) but boy does it pack a punch in terms of alcohol content a...

Roy Hersh wrote: My strong suggestion is a 10-12 hour decant in an open decanter

i.e. Decanter without stopper in it?

Thanks very much for the responses. I have stood 2 bottles up and i think I'll decant them 10 hours prior to drinking. It seems the more i read about this bottle, the more people seem to think it tastes better the next day. Oh well, I guess i'll treat it as a learning experience for next time.

Appologies in advance for my first post being a request for information. I don't normally drink much port, but when I did it would of been my father who would take care of it. I am planning on opening a bottle of 1977 Smith Woodhouse on Christmas eve, but I am a little unsure as to how long I should...