Lucas S wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:04 am
Quinta do Vale Dona Maria Reserve Ruby Lote 18 (2018 vintage, bottled June 2020) I like that they provide the year, 6499 bottles produced.
Wow these are lovely and great QPR for $14. The aroma and flavor is Riojaesque and sweet, the finish is not the longest, but it's very easy to drink. With an actual driven cork and plenty of tannins, there is enough here for some aging as well.
Seabra Liquors had cases of them stacked up, I might go back for a 6-pk of these.
Next time you're at a Seabra's (there are several around the Newark area), see if they have any Barao de Villar 10 year-old white Port for sale.
I bought them there a few years back and they're excellent. About $17 for a 500 ml bottle.
"I have often thought that the aim of Port is to give you a good and durable hangover, so that during the next day you should be reminded of the splendid occasion the night before." - Hungarian/British journalist & author George Mikes
"I have often thought that the aim of Port is to give you a good and durable hangover, so that during the next day you should be reminded of the splendid occasion the night before." - Hungarian/British journalist & author George Mikes
Scott Esterly wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 2:25 pm
Having a little 1983 tasting with a couple 375ml bottles. Can’t wait to taste them! They’ve been decanting about 2.5 hours as of right now.
Which one was better? Was there a clear winner or was it close?
"I have often thought that the aim of Port is to give you a good and durable hangover, so that during the next day you should be reminded of the splendid occasion the night before." - Hungarian/British journalist & author George Mikes
Scott Esterly wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 3:13 pm1994 Dow’s VP and 1992 Fonseca VP. Both are awesome.
Good to know for the Dow 1994. I'll drink one this year (i have 5 bottles).
Could you tell me more about it?
The 94 Dow’s is great. It’s been decanting for 5 hours now and really smoothing out. Am wondering if it’ll be even better tomorrow, which leads me to believe you could cellar this for a long time still. I wouldn’t call it the most complex port I’ve ever had, but it’s medium sweet with a nice dry finish. I think you’ll enjoy it whenever you open one up.
Scott Esterly wrote: ↑Sat Feb 25, 2023 3:13 pm1994 Dow’s VP and 1992 Fonseca VP. Both are awesome.
Good to know for the Dow 1994. I'll drink one this year (i have 5 bottles).
Could you tell me more about it?
The 94 Dow’s is great. It’s been decanting for 5 hours now and really smoothing out. Am wondering if it’ll be even better tomorrow, which leads me to believe you could cellar this for a long time still. I wouldn’t call it the most complex port I’ve ever had, but it’s medium sweet with a nice dry finish. I think you’ll enjoy it whenever you open one up.
Lucas S wrote: ↑Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:37 pm
Fonseca Bin 27 which was quite poor, overly strong and acidic, meh flavor.
My reserve ruby rankings for the moment are:
QVDM Lote18 > Sandeman FR > Graham's SG > Croft > Cockburn SR >> Bin 27
Still have the Noval Black and Fonseca Terra Bella in the cellar up next.
Interesting. Thanks for the ranking. We don't discuss ruby reserve rankings much.
I've been leaning towards ruby reserve over LBV's recently. Noval Black and Six Grapes are our my go to's. Had 25+ year old Six Grapes that showed terrific. Plenty of bottle aging potential.
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