2007 Quarles Harris LBV Port

[John F. Newman]

Picked this up at Trader Joe's for $12.99 USD. Popped and poured. At first I thought the nose was rubbing alcohol, and as I stuck my nose further and further into the glass, I could swear I caught a whiff of sawdust. These scents mellowed out by the end of my glass.

Strong blackberry and plum flavors (with a cherry taste that lingers afterwards?). Nice tannic finish, little heat. However a the end of my glass I felt some heat start to develop. (The wife had an early taste and felt it was "not too strong" aka no heat and not a high alcohol or tannic finish - and fruity).

I will try this all weekend long to see how it develops. I am not good with rating numbers, but reaching upwards to an 88 at this point. You can't beat the price.

[Roy Hersh]

I first saw this LBV at TJ's too and thought the price was worthy of a purchase. Took it home and enjoyed the bottle and went back for another pair to give to people to try their first Port wine. Both have been converts.