The Official Port Thread

[caudio51]

Had some Dows 10 year old tawny which was very good. Anyone have any others to reccomend?

[Wasch_24]

I tired some Benjamin port that lfg2nrg gifted me a while back and it was just too much for me...too much flavor and too much alchohol taste.

I would definitely have to let it grow on me to start to enjoy it.

[derek]

I have tried it but I'm not fan of it. I agree with Todd on the taste.

[Kingston]

Not a huge fan of Tawny, but Ruby, Late Bottle vintage and Vintage from the some of the big houses are fantastic.
I find Tawnies too "raisany", LBVs are closer to what I like in a port (and can afford). Vintage starts at around $50 and up, but is very very very good (depending on the year and maker).
Taylor Fladgate makes a good LBV at around $18, Warre's Warrior is a decent ruby at around $13.

[caudio51]

the LBVs, are they ready to drink?

[Wasch_24]

That's it..."raisiny".

Thanks Kingston. :thumbsup:

[Kingston]

the LBVs, are they ready to drink?
Yup, LBVs are made to drink now. It will give you an idea of what the vintage port style is like without doing a lot of aging. As in cigars, there can be no substitute for a well-aged vintage port from a good year, but LBVs are a great value.
Both Dow and Taylor Fladgate make excellent afforadable LBVs. Once you try those, you can start branching out to the other houses and other port styles. Some houses even sell half bottles to make buying them more affordable, but I have no experince with those.

[caudio51]

Awesome....I'll be going out today to pick up a bottle of something.

[Kingston]

Some light (very) reading:
Wikipedia article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_wine)

[jcgoldner]

One of the best Tawny's I've had is the Chateau Reynella Old Cave from Australia. It comes in a 500ml bottle at around $15-$20 each. If you haven't tried an Aussie Port you should give one a try.

[derek]

Awesome....I'll be going out today to pick up a bottle of something.

Tonight is Sunday. Your package stores are opne on Sunday?

[caudio51]

That's right. None of those stupid blue laws.

[derek]

dam, I live in the wrong state

[djs134]

I tired some Benjamin port that lfg2nrg gifted me a while back and it was just too much for me...too much flavor and too much alchohol taste.

I would definitely have to let it grow on me to start to enjoy it.

When drinking a port, it is important to let it breath for at least 1/2 hour before drinking. Otherwise you will taste too much alcohol.

I find that the Talyor Fladgate makes a pretty good 10 yr Tawny as does Grahams. Both run around $17 to $20 here.

[caudio51]

I didn't know that about letting it breath for a 1/2 hour. Good to know.

Today I picked up a Dows LBV from 2000. It was good, I'd like a bit more flavor though.

[Rank_Tyro]

Pardon moi.....but wtf does lfg2nrg mean? Sorry, had to ask.

I am not a real fan of ports, mainly because they are too sweet. I don't mind the strong alcohol or the tannins, it's just the sugar. That being said, I have found one port that I like, it's a 2001 Estate Select Port, Fair Play. From the Latcham Vineyards in Amador county, California.

I still haven't opened it, but I still remember the taste from the tasting. Out of the dozen or so ports that I tried, that one was the only one I bought.I think it will be pretty good in another couple of years.

:)

[cvm4]

Pardon moi.....but wtf does lfg2nrg mean? Sorry, had to ask.

It's a screen name. Just like WTF does Rank Tyro mean :dunno: :rofl:

[MithShrike]

We talking beer or wine?

EDIT: OK nevermind. The beer is a portER not a port...

[geoffrie]

:thumbsup: Warres

[caudio51]

We talking beer or wine?

EDIT: OK nevermind. The beer is a portER not a port...

Port is like a strong wine.

[AZsteelman]

I've never had port...am I missing out?

[caudio51]

I think you'd like it. A very sweet, strong wine. Goes great with cigars IMO

[AZsteelman]

what's something to try out for a first timer?

[caudio51]

I've only had two bottles myself...both being Dows. I believe one was a 10 year old and the other was an LBV from 2000.

[tedski]

For a first timer - go with any of the LBV (Late Bottle Vintage) ports. Dow, Fonseca, Taylor, Warres are all good and generally around $15 a bottle.

[CWS]

what's something to try out for a first timer?
Next time you take a client out to dinner on expense account at a top flight resturant, ask about their aged ports. Its a great way to get started. The ten years olds are good but like anything else, age makes them better.:stretchgr

Any Dow or Fonseca in the 1960's is going to light your board.

[smokem94]

what's something to try out for a first timer?
Fonseca 20 Yr Tawny!:thumbsup:
Also agree with the comment about fine restaraunts and clients. Nothing finishes a nice meal like a habano and fine Port!:drool:

[AZsteelman]

thanks for the suggestions! I'll give it a try.

[Kingston]

Enoying a glass (or three) of Dow's 1998 Late Bottle Vintage tonight after dinner.
An absolute steal at $13 a bottle.

[caudio51]

Time to bump this one

[Kingston]

One of my co-workers recently said: "So, tell me about Port."
Two hours later, she had already raided K&L Wines.
Anybody buy from the '04 vintage?

[cvm4]

I still haven't tried any.

[caudio51]

Oh you need to go pick up a bottle

I need to get a new one...all out

[cvm4]

College town...not much choice besides the regular party drinks :wink:

[crossbow]

Here's a nice background on port for those interested

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_wine

http://www.intowine.com/port.htm (http://www.intowine.com/port.html)l

It actually goes really well with a cigar. A simple combo would be six grape port and an RYJ Churchill

May I recommend the following
Taylor's 1991 LBV

Most Port Houses have very good Ports LBV, or Colheitas like
Dow's, Krohn's, Warres or Fonseca

[PetersCreek]

If available, one can also try white port. Not easily found but nice all the same.

[tobby4]

I am not much a fan of port... I dont know, sometimes it just does not do it for me

[cvm4]

Here's a nice background on port for those interested

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_wine

http://www.intowine.com/port.htm (http://www.intowine.com/port.html)l

It actually goes really well with a cigar. A simple combo would be six grape port and an RYJ Churchill

May I recommend the following
Taylor's 1991 LBV

Most Port Houses have very good Ports LBV, or Colheitas like
Dow's, Krohn's, Warres or Fonseca

Thanks for the info. I'll have to look them up when I'm back in the capital city.

[caudio51]

Here's a nice background on port for those interested

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_wine

http://www.intowine.com/port.htm (http://www.intowine.com/port.html)l

It actually goes really well with a cigar. A simple combo would be six grape port and an RYJ Churchill

May I recommend the following
Taylor's 1991 LBV

Most Port Houses have very good Ports LBV, or Colheitas like
Dow's, Krohn's, Warres or Fonseca

Thanks for the info

[Boppa-Wasch]

The "Sans Sebatian Port" we got in St Augustine went really well with a smoke!

[jmatkins]

I tired some Benjamin port that lfg2nrg gifted me a while back and it was just too much for me...too much flavor and too much alchohol taste.

I would definitely have to let it grow on me to start to enjoy it.

I have had the Benjamin, several bottles and what I did was buy a bottle at the 1st of the year and open it at Christmas and it was better then. I do like several kinds, Taylor, Dows, Wares, and Six Grapes.

[caudio51]

I'm going to pick up a bottle today I think