For The Love Of Port

2002 Quinta do Javali Porto Late Bottled Vintage Unfiltered - Portugal, Douro, Porto (7/15/2022)
This was actually a triumph for such a difficult harvest (88 pts.)

NV S. Leonardo 20 years Old White Port - Portugal, Douro, Porto (7/15/2022)
One of the best 20 year old White Port that I have tasted. (93 pts.)

1960 Warre Porto Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (7/15/2022)
A bit funky one day one, but really came around on day 2. Excellent! (92 pts.)

I gave the 1960 Warre's 92 points and the 1963 Taylor's 95 points. That is the best 1963 Taylor that I've had!

I think that the vintage is incorrect. Shouldn’t it be a 1963?

3 x 2019 Fitapreta Os Paulistas "Chao dos Eremitas"

I can't wait to try it!

No Score??

I think it was corked. It got worse over the next few days and I dumped it

I agree it's pretty rare to see a tawny leaking. Of course most of them are drunk soon after bottling. This must just be a bad cork.

2018 FitaPreta Alentejo Os Paulistas Chão dos Eremitas Vinhas Velhas - Portugal, Alentejano, Alentejo (10/1/2021) Wonderful! Appearance is Pinot-like. Med+ bodied. Super balanced. Red fruits. Would (or should) have been put down longer. Amazingly fresh for an Alentejo red wine. Comprised of 35% Tin...

This is certainly the best LBV I have ever had. I finished the remainder 2 weeks later and it was still fresh and irresistible!

Yes! I hope that Vertice will be more widely available.

1998 Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port. Always good!

I would say that it's a very balanced Port. Not too intense or powerful, but not lacking either. I'm glad it showed well for you.!

Agreed. A wonderful wine.

Takk Rune. I am used to it being a beast - a big angry wine that needs time in the decanter. I'll pull one from my collection soon.

2015 Soalheiro Alvarhino - Delicious!
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Golden yellow color. Looks old, but not too old. Enticing nose. Medium/full bodied. Surprisingly fresh! Substantial citrus. Med+ finish. Really delicious now. Drink now, but will likely hold for a few more years. 92 points

1994 Quinta do Vesuvio VP in the wooden case with all the goodies inside.

A bottle of Warre 1963. Absolutely delicious.

Wow! Nice!