For The Love Of Port

Been a while since I had a Port, and I am a bit rusty in general- but here goes, Opened Saturday June 12th around 5PM. Sampled right at opening and sporadically over next two hours as bottle left open. Bottle sealed and refrigerated overnight with no gas or other preservative- and left open all day ...

Thanks guys, I have long been aware of the cork debate in terms of standing/sitting bottles- so I respect there is contention there. For my part, I rely on the fact local humidity is pretty high ergo I do not worry. Tried out the experiment referenced in Kramer's book Making Sense of Wine once, and ...

Hi Glenn, Appreciate your feedback. I am not worried about the corks but about whether Port can have subtle heat damage effects to the degree of Burgundy if left out at 68-70 degrees for 3-4 years. On the issue of temperature, in your experience should I be concerned? FWIW- I know the retailer well ...

Morning all, Great forum- Roy, thanks for letting me know about it. TN for 2007 Noval to follow this evening after I have had another day to evaluate the wine (so far very happy!) Tasting the Noval reminded me of a local store that has some 2003 Noval Nacional. My cost after discount would be about ...