The Official Port Thread

[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.html

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.html

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.html

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!