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Port for a Madeira drinker

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:19 pm
by Timothy B.
So... I like Madeira. Opened a 1962 Barbeito Malmsey on Saturday. Mmmm...

But I have yet to have a Port that has totally "wowed" me. What would be my best bet? A 20 year tawny? Any particular ones?

Re: Port for a Madeira drinker

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:06 pm
by Glenn E.
The Sandeman 20-yr old has great acidity for a Port, so might be closer to what you're used to in Madeiras. I'd recommend that one for you.

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Re: Port for a Madeira drinker

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 7:33 am
by Moses Botbol
Glenn E. wrote:The Sandeman 20-yr old has great acidity for a Port, so might be closer to what you're used to in Madeiras. I'd recommend that one for you.

That's a good one. On the more expensive side, Delaforce 1952 Colheita should hit the right notes for you if you like Madeira.

Re: Port for a Madeira drinker

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:48 pm
by Eric Ifune
Old Tawnies and Colheitas. I'm a huge Madeira fan, and while I like many 20 yo's; I really perfer the 30 and 40's.

Re: Port for a Madeira drinker

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:36 pm
by Timothy B.
Glenn E. wrote:The Sandeman 20-yr old has great acidity for a Port, so might be closer to what you're used to in Madeiras. I'd recommend that one for you.
Thanks, Glenn - I just picked up a bottle.