July 2007 Virtual Tasting Theme Suggestions

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:14 am

I was thinking along the lines of any Lagrima white Port. Since its summer I always enjoy a nicely chilled Lagrima on occassion. Yes, no, or other suggestions?

Todd Pettinger · Post by **Todd Pettinger** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:31 pm

Andy,

What would be the difference between a Ligrima White Port and any other type of white port? I'm not that up to speed on the whites, having only tried one (Taylor's White - not great. Dry. Didn't know about it back then, but could've used some tonic and mint leaves.)

Thanks,
Todd

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:34 pm

Lagrima are sweet white Ports and are VERY different than dry whites. most are cheap, under $15-20 (US) Think a ruby, but the white version of it.

Todd Pettinger · Post by **Todd Pettinger** » Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:44 pm

Sounding much better than the unfortunate bottle I tried :)

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:54 pm

Lagrima in Portugal means "tears" referring to the drop they make sticking on the glass.

Sounds a good idea to me Andy

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Tue Jun 26, 2007 12:24 am

Then I guess we have a winner..

JULY THEME: Any Lagrima (Sweet) white Port.

Rich Greenberg · Post by **Rich Greenberg** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 6:17 am

So, I just came upon a Krohn Lagrima in the store the other day and was going to look to see if I could find out what the heck it was. It sounds like it's a candidate for some tasting in July!!

I'm assuming that if it says Lagrima on the bottle, that this is what we're looking for?

R

Al B. · Post by **Al B.** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:54 am

Rich,

You are spot on - if it says Lagrima then it fits the bill.

Alex

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:33 pm

Rich,

I've had that one before and I look forward to hearing how you like (or not like ) it.