For The Love Of Port

Lucas S wrote: ↑Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:53 am Snagged some hard-to-come-by LBVs
1997 Croft LBV
2002 Warre's LBV x2

Lucas: Mike W and I have a conceptual plan to have a tasting event of pre-2000 LBVs. We are over 15 but welcome more!

There was a discussion in one of my notes from a tasting on the Warres Otima 20 Year Old and a few wondered if worth retrying given its history. So I thought I'd open up the Virtual Tasting Room to it. If Otima 20 is not your bag in tawnies, please taste something else---more participation makes for...

Just a follow up. On Sunday I sampled the leftover Otima and Feuerheerds---the Otima was not quite as good--just OK-- but still had a big nose. Tasted a little light. The Feuerheerds held up nicely and was more robust and interesting. I'm going to grab another as well. Maybe we can all taste in the ...

NJ Port Club met last night. We had 6 tawnies, 4 were 20 year olds with two Colheitas, both over 20 years. We recently acquired these from local B&M stores for $290 all in. 12 participants. Overall, a strong set. Warres Otima 20 Year Old : Light burnt rust orange. Big nose of high-end butterscot...

Thanks for the info---I will try one out and report back. Maybe just include in the line-up.

Saw this in a B&M store. A 20 year tawny for $19.99 - seems way too good to be true. No notes. Never heard of this brand---do we know anything about this?? Thanks (I did not buy, perhaps should have--it is just 18 minutes away so...)

For a Port Club Meeting Dalva 20 Maynard 20 Warres Otima 20 Feuerheerds 20 Pocas 1992 Colheita Q do Crasto 2000 Colheita Out to be alright. That should be fun. And a couple ringers, you’re mean ;) hahaha Hahaha---really?? 23 and 31 year old Colheitas are about the same age. And I do love the contra...

For a Port Club Meeting

Dalva 20
Maynard 20
Warres Otima 20
Feuerheerds 20
Pocas 1992 Colheita
Q do Crasto 2000 Colheita

Out to be alright.

On Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

Not purchased, but gifted....my Mother came for a visit and brought me a Graham 30 Year Old Tawny!

Mike J. W. wrote: ↑Sun Sep 03, 2023 6:32 pm 3 x 1985 Graham's VP (1 going to John M.)
3 x 1994 Ferreira VP (2 going to John M.)

Also a favorite of mine, especially when just starting my Port journey. Usually rated in the 92-95 range. Exceptional LBV.

As to older LBVs Mike W and I are long range planning to do an LBV tasting of all pre 2000 Ports.

And I have one bottle left which will be included herein.

Happy Labor Day!!

Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:40 am

John M. wrote: ↑Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:34 pm Santa Eufemia 10 Year White
Pacheca 30 Year

Both near Fall River, MA.

Both pretty popular brands in that locale. I like the Pacheca portfolio. Great stuff and well priced.

I love the Pacheca 20 so the 30 year was an easy one to buy to try.

Santa Eufemia 10 Year White
Pacheca 30 Year

Both near Fall River, MA.

Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:49 am
I am a big fan of Ferreira ports of all styles.

Me too. So elegant and easy.

1980 Ferreira Recently acquired it arrived as a leaker (known at auction it had leaked), so stood it up, wrapped top in plastic wrap and gave the bottle some time to settle. Late yesterday afternoon began the decanting process for a dinner party and when I removed the cap/foil there was no cork........

This was such a fun bottle. It had two capsules, once both were off bubbles emerged from the cork and there had been just a little seepage under the capsule--super sticky. (Had to use "Goof Off" cleaner to clean up later.). Upon opening there was a little bottle stink so given all that had...

This was such a fun bottle. It had two capsules, once both were off bubbles emerged from the cork and there had been just a little seepage under the capsule--super sticky. (Had to use "Goof Off" cleaner to clean up later.). Upon opening there was a little bottle stink but within 5 minutes ...

1963 Taylor Pics - 1st Set

One of my NJ Port Brothers turned 60 this week, his wife graciously acquired a 1963 Taylor Fladgate for us to taste tonight at a club meeting. Upon the advice of Roy & Glenn will be opening 3 hours before tasting....follow up report to come! It will be the only Port of the night....tonight's hos...