For The Love Of Port

I can't wait!

Ah bummer. I'd copy the text, but its a multimedia type article where the text and captioning is largely overlaid over video of the folks doing it.

Woke up to a wonderful look at the women maintaining the tradition of Pastel de Tentugal. Not only did it make me incredibly hungry for some pastry and custard, holy crap do they work it into a giant sheet before cutting it down! It’s the size of a room! Gift link (so should be free to read w/o payw...

We’ve had a heatwave this week, which has sucked big time. Tonight it’s cooled a few degrees. Which means below 100. I chilled a DR 40 yr “Especial” tawny. OMG, So good! [emoji7] With spending a chunk of most months in Texas, I’ve really grown to appreciate the summer evenings is cools down to the ...

A couple came over for dinner last night and thoughtfully brought this bottle of Valdouro White Port. For a casual after dinner drink with dessert on a summer evening, it was perfect. Lots of starfruit with a hint of pear and an easy finish. The four of us had no problems drinking the entire bottle...

Mike J. W. wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08, 2026 9:13 pm Quinta das Carvalhas 20 y.o. Tawny (bottled 2025). It's an average 20 y.o.. Nothing sets it apart, but it's perfectly drinkable.

I've seen Carvalhas stuff basically exclusively at Total Wine in Texas. Its always pretty reasonably priced, but it never seems to wow me either.

Jonathan S wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2026 10:13 pm 2016 Quinta do Noval LBV

2018 Quinta do Vallado VP

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I was just saying elsewhere that Noval LBVs are some of my favorite with some age. Hope that 2016 shows well!

Pretty cool as I’ve often found wine bottles tend to be much heavier than they need to be. But the interesting part is the t-cork stopper change. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/07/why-its-hoped-taylors-latest-innovation-will-go-unnoticed/ Just watched the video, cool old pictures, just wish...

I do appreciate lighter bottles when they’re not tipping into “The quality team sees a significant uptick in breakage” range. Better for flying/shipping and better for the environment is a win-win for me. On the flip side, bottles that feel full when they’re empty or have punts large enough to lose ...

Mike J. W. wrote:1994 Quinta do Noval LBV (Unfiltered). Nice, easy drinking LBV. It still has a lot of life left in it.

I do really like those with age. Glad it was showing well!


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Between the dog, the spouse, and the guy who tortures his spouse by leaving glassware near the sink so I can wash it in the morning after the Port has worn off, glassware seems constantly under threat at my abode. Fortunately I think I’ve only broken a couple bottles of wine total since getting into...

2 bottles 2011 Barao de Vilar Vintage Port 1 bottle 1970 Borges Vintage Port 3 bottles 2011 Calem Vintage Port 1 magnum 2000 Churchill Vintage Port 2 bottles 2003 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2 bottles 2010 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port - Late Bottled 1 bottle 2011 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port But mo...

Damn, glad it it was rocking! Just reminds me of that quote about there being no great old wines, just great bottles. The gens are alway wonderful to find.


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Hopefully that’s a statement of how good it was and not how bad the storm has been, haha


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Andrew Kirschner wrote:Is the photo in the first part of this posting? It was for me before, but not now. 1977 TF VP.

The one of the label? Still showing for me. Glad this showed well!


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Just in my limited walkthroughs of it before the tour this year, it seemed like a good way to both tie the neighborhood together for folks that didn't want to just go producer to producer. I know I don't mind that at all (nor do most of the Port nerds here), but I agree most people need some variety...

12 - 2003 Warre VP 8 - 2020 Warre Vinhas Velhas VP PA state stores were clearing them out at $38 and $58 respectively, couldn't say no! Every once in a while, there's a perk to the state stores :-). Nice haul, Brad. I believe you got the last of the 2020 Warre's Vinhas Velhas in the entire state. I...

12 - 2003 Warre VP
8 - 2020 Warre Vinhas Velhas VP

PA state stores were clearing them out at $38 and $58 respectively, couldn't say no! Every once in a while, there's a perk to the state stores .

From 375ml, bottled 2012, perfect fill, clear and appropriate color Good nose of sultana, gingerbread, toasted walnuts. Palate is consistent, with some circus candied nuts spiced coating to the walnut character, and some lemon iced tea grip giving it good zippy balance. Good stuff in solid shape, do...

I've had a Barnard Griffin, when I was still trying non-Port Ports. It disappointed me. This thread reminded me I have a Terra d'Oro Zinfandel Port still lying around. Hopefully that will be better. If you ever have an urge to try another Bernard Griffin, they’re on clearance at the PA State shops....