For The Love Of Port

Quite a bit of a delay since I tasted this initially. Unfortunately, the first tasting was bottle 9 of the evening so I felt I couldn't make any useful comments. 2 weeks later I was able to revisit the 1964 Dow's. A distinct funk when first poured, which coupled with the cloudy, murky look in the g...

JJ Buckley has it for sale. FYI

Mike J. W. wrote:2003 Quinta de Roriz. It's delicious.

A very good vintage for it!

Google translate says “Invalido” is Italian. So possibly made for that market. Based on the name and tonic I’d lean toward it being something with tonic and quinine in it. I’d guess it is rather old. Unfortunately it is also Portuguese, as is Tonico. Or at least they both can be Portuguese. Lots of...

Google translate says “Invalido” is Italian. So possibly made for that market.

Based on the name and tonic I’d lean toward it being something with tonic and quinine in it. I’d guess it is rather old.

A very good article on its revival.

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/reviving-b ... da-region/

See attached link.

https://sogrape.com/press/sogrape-stren ... t-in-spain#

Interesting! I thought that the Crasto brand only started in the 90's...Do you know the story behind this? The back label says they were imported by Broadbent Imports (which is no longer their importer). A friend found them in 2009 in Las Vegas for $33.00/each. Other than that, I don’t know the sto...

Mike J. W. wrote:

Al B. wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 4:52 pm I’ve opened a Noval 2097 Colheita to enjoy over the next day or two (or few).

You time traveler you.

He’s magical. Haha

Initially decanted about 4 hours, with a couple glasses leftover for the next day. Lighter in color with bricking. Very viscous and sweet with bing cherries and licorice. The tannins are fully resolved. A medium slightly warm finish is short on acidity to temper that sweetness. A rather delicate VP ...

1985 Quinta do Crasto VP.

Which event? Don’s?

There's a new youtube video talking about the impact of the changing climate on wineries. Mostly non-Portuguese wineries, but does have Taylor's in it. Haven't watch it all yet, it's about 40 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9V0mUwP6_M

2016 Taylor Fladgate LBV. I recall it being soft and ready to drink. Then a mystical entity stole it all...

Not sure what I will open, but I need to open something soon. In the past 14-ish hours we've gotten over 7" of rain at the house here in So. Cal. and it's forecast to continue the next few days. Thankfully less once today is over with.

I've had very good luck with them sealing. Even had a few leakers that I didn't know was a leaker until the capsule came off. They do seem to seal very well. Does take awhile to get the hang of getting them off without slicing your hand off (kidding, they're not that bad).

Frederick Blais wrote:I'm a big fan of this. The Bairrada wines can age so slowly with their acidity and thight but fine tannins. I had the 2012 recently and it still can age.

Let's see!

Good to know. I’ve got a few more of these so I’ll set a couple aside to age more. Thanks.

I try to keep my comments off the internet for the most part. I’ve been watching port for a long time and only in the last few years started to get serious about collecting now that I’m a little more settled in my job and not moving around so much. Congrats on getting settled into your job and plea...

They do make some amazing tawny's!

Quinta de Santa Eufemia 30 Year Old White Port. note posted