For The Love Of Port

Apologies, did not receive it. Can you send to mattbisanz at yahoo dot com?

I saw this 1908 “late bottled vintage” port in an online auction. I thought LBV came about in the 1960s. When did it really start?

Oooh, this would’ve been awesome. How do I get on the list for the next MA? I sent you an email on here about a month ago inviting you to this. I never heard back. We're having a tasting Nov. 21 in Central NJ which will be all VP's from 1970. You're welcome to attend, shoot me an email and I can fi...

Oooh, this would’ve been awesome. How do I get on the list for the next MA?

I opened an unusual vintage port under the label Porto Barbosa. The back label says the Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association.

It tastes more like a tawny than a vintage. Mild oaky flavors and not much fruit left.

Some of this I can blame on the Wine Folly graphic started. https://media.winefolly.com/port-wine-infographic.jpg

It still needs fine-tuning, but now it incorporates most of your comments.

I intentionally made the bottle a mash-up of brands to not preference one over the other.

I saw a cool chart of port varieties in an old liquor store in Portland. The owner wouldn’t sell it and I can’t find it anywhere online. I used ChatGPT and inspiration from Wine Folly to create a variation that updates it for the modern range of styles. I would love feedback from experts on how it l...

I’m surprised the cork on yours is still holding. They aren’t the best corks that’s for sure. BTW, there’s no real collectors value to them. Just a cool decanter to have. Thanks, I assumed it was nothing special in terms of port wine. But finding an unopened statue decanter was too cool to miss out...

Thanks for the context. In case anyone finds it interesting, this is the inside of the hang tag.

I doubt I will open I any time soon.

I recently acquired this bottle of “Partners Port” by Sandeman from 1977. The box insert says it is a blend of vintage ports.

What should I expect for flavor (if I open it)? Like a ruby reserve?

Thanks for the advice. I probably will open it in a few weeks and report back.

I recently bought this 1960s “Particular Medalhas” by Real Vinicola because it looked cool. I probably overpaid, but it’s a learning experience.

What should I be expecting when I open it? Assuming it’s still good…cork was depressed and seeping when it arrived.

I picked up one last night. Pretty much sold out at all locations. Great deal.

Not planning to drink it all in one sitting, but I want to maximize the quality of every glass.

Glenn,

Thank you so much. Super helpful!

I am a relative newbie to trying Ports and Madeiras. I tend to like the aged, sweeter varieties like Malmseys and Buals for Madeira and 30 year Tawnys and old Colheitas for Port. I have a few really old bottles of Madeira. As in, a 1792 “Special Reserve,” an 1880 Malmsey, and a 1927 Bastardo. How lo...