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by Nick Solga
Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:29 am
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Decanting 1977 Vintage Port
Replies: 3
Views: 1809

Decanting 1977 Vintage Port

Roy, Thanks for the decanting page info. I did indeed read through the decanting page and joined the newsletter as I am a newly budding port aficionado. However, I didn't find an answer as to how best to decant my 1977 with the intent being to re-bottle it & savor it over a one - two week period...
by Nick Solga
Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:07 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: 1996 vs. 2000 LBV Port
Replies: 6
Views: 2644

Traditional

I appreciate the detailed response! Question, are either Dows or Grahams producing an unfiltered LBV or are these both filtered? I tend to enjoy my LBV's once they've been open and resealed via vacu-vin nightly following my evening sippage, after about two weeks time. So, I'm thinking of giving the ...
by Nick Solga
Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:33 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Aged Tawny
Replies: 8
Views: 3885

Aged Tawny

I am looking to get suggestions on 10 year old tawny. I've only had Warres Otima 10 year and like it especially the maple and nutty flavors. I am looking for something more full bodied though in a tawny. Any suggestions as to which main port house is best at producing a 10 / 20 year tawny? Also, for...
by Nick Solga
Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:30 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: 1996 vs. 2000 LBV Port
Replies: 6
Views: 2644

1996 vs. 2000 LBV Port

Gentlemen, I am in need of some advice. I have been drinking port for a while now and truly have the bug... I've found I indeed enjoy LBV port. I love tawny and VP at tastings but, for everyday, LBV is my fav. My last bottle was a 2000 Grahams LBV. Very nice and it opened up more with time. Recently...