Is that better off aging or can you drink it young? Where in MA did you find it, Moses?Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:29 am We started in on a bottle of Mouchão Sobremesa. I know it's not port... Takes a week in the decanter to really sing.
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Mike J. W.
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"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
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It's great young actually, I have a case to age out of curiosity. I bought it in Fall River, but I think anyone in MA should be able to get it.Mike J. W. wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 12:25 pmIs that better off aging or can you drink it young? Where in MA did you find it, Moses?Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:29 am We started in on a bottle of Mouchão Sobremesa. I know it's not port... Takes a week in the decanter to really sing.
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I can gladly report that the 1985 Fonseca VP is in it's wheelhouse and still going strong. What I found was the second day it was even better. After a 3 hour decant it was still not settled down. I had a second glass a few hours later and it was getting better and better. I have more, it will probably live longer than I.
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We’ve got temperatures in the low 90sF / low 30sC at the moment, which is unusual for the UK. That hasn’t stopped me drinking VP, it’s just being kept in the fridge and served very cold.
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You don't see that shipper very often. How was it, Alex?
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1981 Krohn Colheita.
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2000 Quinta do Noval LBV (unfiltered). Just cracked and sample taste is very good.
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DR White 20....crowd pleaser....bottle is too small (lol)
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Hah!John M. wrote:DR White 20....crowd pleaser....bottle is too small (lol)
Andy Velebil Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. William Shakespeare http://www.fortheloveofport.com
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I like Rebello Valente’s style, they made really nice VPs which have matured very well. This one was better on day 3 than day 1. It took some time for the alcohol and heat to integrate, but when it did the wine was delicious.Mike J. W. wrote: ↑Sat Jun 21, 2025 9:50 amYou don't see that shipper very often. How was it, Alex?