For The Love Of Port

I wonder if you could describe the label? Is it one of those story-telling ones like we are seeing these days?

Can one freeze port? WLDG folks seem to do this to some reds!

What is the general concensus here about LBVs from `06 vintage? Thank you in anticipation.

There is a fellow who writes for the Globe and Mail who (in my opinion) is not a very good writer. I have emailed him a few times to point out his writing errors, he does reply from time to time!!

WTN: `08 Crasto White, Douro. These whites can mostly be drunk on release and go well with shrimp, mussels etc. Braised pork tenderloin worked too in this case. Citrus floral nose plus apple and some minerally tones. Crisp dry on the palate, zippy, nice fruit balance. Has a green olive edge which I...

Not too many Niepoort wines up here, anyone have any knowledge of this Tinto red?

Cheers

But I bought a bottle of 2000 Calem VP this spring for €16,50 ($ 24), just to try and it was drinking very well. It's a house which is not discussed here a lot, but at that price its very recommended. Price is when buying any Calem. I could say a lot things, but won't. :Naughty: :snooty: Calem port...

You are a die hard points man, have you seen this.....>

http://wine-economics.org/workingpapers/AAWE_WP91.pdf

I have just opened another bottle of the Pomares! My original thoughts in italics.... TN: `08 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Pomares Vinho Tinto. Blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. 13.5% alc, close to $20 Cdn. Opened one hour and decanted to give it some air as I...

TN: `08 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Pomares Vinho Tinto. Blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. 13.5% alc, close to $20 Cdn. Opened one hour and decanted to give it some air as I suspect quite a big wine. Purple black color, big intense centre. Plum and cherry on...

Who is Oscar?

Sir, I like your TNs but one think spoils it for me. Scores!

http://www.wineloverspage.com/forum/vil ... 65#p332165

TN: `10 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Pomares Branco, Portugal. Another terrific white from the Douro,just up the road from Crasto. 13.5% alc, $18 Cdn. Blend of Viosinho, Gouveio and Rabigato. Owned by huge cork company Amorin. Jamie Goode has an excellent write up with photos on his ...

TN: 2007 Quinta do Valdoeiro Bairrada, Vinhos Messias. VM is a very dependable wine producer and has a nice range of reds for around $24 Cdn. This red is a blend of Syrah, Baga, Cab Sauv and Touriga Nacional. 14% alc, opened and decanted for an hour, no sediment noted. The color is a medium garnet, ...

TN: `07 Herdade do Esporao Reserva Branca, Alenteja. A different style when first tasted with the winemaker who made a visit to Edmonton 2 yrs ago, oak matured in French and American oak not normally my style of white from Portugal. But purchased for research purposes and kindly autographed by Mr Ba...

Another article dominated by points. I am getting really tired of such writings, all this point drivel is putting me off!

Carlos Campolargo was in town last night so I helped out at DeVines. A very nice portfolio of wines and the Putto was delicious. Carlos was a great host,says he is off to Montreal so told him to look out for some white Musar!!! I enjoyed all the wines but these two stood out......> `08 Campolargo Co...

Sounds like I should be worried! I have a ton of faith in CARM so feel my `07s will show in time.

Tasted this `95 last night at a party for DeVines staff. Very dark color, raspberry on nose. Thought drinks well, blueberry and coffee. Nice but really did not pay too much attention!

I was rather hesitant in opening this wine but I have one more bottle so lets see how it is developing! TN: `05 Quinta do Infantado, Douro. Good price around $24 Cdn. 13% alc, opened and decanted for 2 hrs. Well-established house (1815) and recognised for the port it produces. Blend of T Nacional, F...