For The Love Of Port

I am a big fan of the reds from here! Not a very expressive nose here, closed? Soft finish, drink now. Not a big style, needs more dark fruits but good tannins. New operation, bound to get better in time. $33. This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see the origina...

Close to WOTN. Excellent, smooth, sweet caramel on nose. Solid, not too sweet on palate, roasted nuts, light molasses. $87.

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Small house, quintadehonor.com. Quite a big turn-around in the glass after an hour. Initially thought closed nose, needs more structure, too much acidity. But later some chocolate and rich ripe fruit and much better balance overall. Good tannins, good price at $29. This tasting note is one of severa...

Very good nose, pleasant, watermelon. Nice mellow finish, strawberry. Go to croftpink.com for cocktail recipes. $27 Cdn

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Not well received, very hot finish with not enough true tawny flavors ie raisins, dried fruits. $45, ouch.

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I am fortunate to help out in a store that has the best selection from Portugal anywhere! 2008 Quinta Nova Grande Reserva (Douro, Portugal) Wine - Red $89.99 (750mL) 2007 Quinta Nova Reserva (Douro, Portugal) Wine - Red $56.99 (750mL) 2009 Quinta Nova Colheita (Douro, Portugal) Wine - Red $23.99 (75...

Niepoort, Portal and then Vallado. Not sure about Crasto at this time?

Quinta Nova seems to be producing some excellent reds imo. I intend to stock up when available!

Trying to get back to writing up some TNs, have been so busy organising some outings for inner-city school kids! I was able to attend one of DeVine Wines excellent evening tastings downtown last week so here are my brief impressions, remember only 2 oz pours. 2010 Varanda do Conde Vinho Veerde is a ...

2x 2008 Portal Reserva.

2 bottles of the `02 Quinta da Urze Tinta Roriz (CARM).

TN: 2008 Quinta do Portal Douro Colheita Tinto. 13.5% alc, $25 Cdn, opened one hour did not decant. 60% T Roriz, 25% Nacional, 15% Franca. Big dark brooding colour, light-medium purple rim. On the nose pepper, red and black fruits, spice, cherry. `Blackberry` from across the table. Initial entry is...

Never heard of these so-called 'high-quality " estates so no big deal in my opinion. I did not even know he had dabbled in the region!

Quinta do Portal!

I was going to pick up some `99 Warre`s LBV but at $38 Cdn I am going to hesitate I think?

Sandeman? Costs $22 around here.
The Dow`s I picked up for $24 yesterday.

The `05 Dow`s LBV was $24 Cdn, but I also spotted the `06. Roy think the `05 is a better buy at this time.
The `07 Sandeman LBV was close by, any thoughts on this one?

Assisted in a port tasting downtown Thursday night. Good turnout, a few port rookies and some very nice ports. 1) NV Croft Pink Port . Very good nose, pleasant, watermelon. Nice mellow finish, strawberry. Go to croftpink.com for cocktail recipes. $27 Cdn. 2) Quinta do Infantado 10 year Old Tawny Por...

2005 Taylors LBV $17 Cdn at Costco.