The Port Wine Thread - Page 3

chibnkr · 12-07-2008, 09:02 PM

I really enjoy a good vintage port. I have three or four mixed cases in my cellar. My favorite house style is Grahams, but am also a big fan of Taylor, Fonseca, and Dow. I probably have a few bottles of each from 1970, '77, '85, and '94.

12-07-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chibnkr

I really enjoy a good vintage port. I have three or four mixed cases in my cellar. My favorite house style is Grahams, but am also a big fan of Taylor, Fonseca, and Dow. I probably have a few bottles of each from 1970, '77, '85, and '94.

Nice selection Mike!!!!!

mosesbotbol · 01-16-2009, 05:43 AM

The risdual sugar levels are probably very close to both bottles you mentioned. The styles will have different levels of acid which change your perception and add to the dryness of port. It's the acid that makes it drier, not the RS level.

s0leful0ne · 02-18-2009, 02:07 PM

just had some Penfold's Tawny port. Rob suggested it because he is a big fan of their other wines. It was a very good port for only 10.99 at Total Wine.

TheRiddick · 02-18-2009, 03:35 PM

One of the most profound bottles I have had so far was provided by Roy Hersch, not sure if you know the guy or his Port newsletter (lives in Seattle). He brought the bottle to a dinner I organized in SF for local wine geeks and opened it, blind, after dinner. After letting every one enjoy the wine he asked all of us to guess the vintage. Some said '80s, some guessed '70s. I guessed '63-64 looking at the slight oxidation the color showed and the "more developed" complexity of the wine, after all, 40 years of age is pretty good as is. Turned out to be a Sandeman Vintage 1945, I was shocked at how well preserved the wine was, anyone else but Roy pouring it I would have said '80s, that young in appearance and color, taste as well: vibrant by all respects and still with a huge aging potential.

Too bad I can't afford a bottle.

mosesbotbol · 02-18-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

One of the most profound bottles I have had so far was provided by Roy Hersh, not sure if you know the guy or his Port newsletter (lives in Seattle).

I know Roy fairly well. We have had a couple offline tastings, one of which was a nearly complete Croft vertical from 1896 to 1970 with every vintage represented and no off bottles! The previous evening we had 1927 Graham, 1948 Taylor, and several others that were big hits that are escaping me. The day after our Croft vertical, it was a 1967 Nacional with '54 Dalva White Colheita.

Last weekend I went to a "50 Years of Post War Graham" where 9 bottles were represented up to 1994,

TheRiddick · 02-18-2009, 05:40 PM

And I thought I am drinking well...

02-18-2009, 07:20 PM

Fonseca makes good port. Anyone drink white port?

mosesbotbol · 02-18-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ReggieFSULaw

Fonseca makes good port. Anyone drink white port?

Fonseca is my favorite post war port house, followed by Grahams.

mosesbotbol · 04-06-2009, 05:20 AM

Here's yesterday's port tasting pictures:

From Left to Right:

1927 Taylor Vintage
1934 Da Silva "Vintage"
1935 Croft Vintage
1948 Warre Vintage
1955 Graham Vintage
1966 Dow Vintage
1977 Offley Vintage
1978 Taylor Crust Port

Here's our table just before the start.

For food, we ate 1/2 lb of Iberico Jamon and Wild boar salami with an assortment of fancy cheese.

For cigars, started off with a Partagas Serie D., then Sancho Panza Corona, wind it up with a Cohiba Esplendidos.

I am all set for cigars and port for the rest of the week. Feeling it this morning...

Chris. · 04-06-2009, 02:15 PM

Man, that looks great! I would love to do some port tasting like that!

tooomanycolors · 04-18-2009, 11:46 AM

bogle tawny is nice

WildBlueSooner · 06-09-2009, 08:13 PM

I picked up a bottle of Gould Campbell 2001 Late Bottle Vintage...this will be my first port. Has anyone tried this?

WildBlueSooner · 06-10-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

I picked up a bottle of Gould Campbell 2001 Late Bottle Vintage...this will be my first port. Has anyone tried this?

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mosesbotbol · 06-11-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WildBlueSooner

I picked up a bottle of Gould Campbell 2001 Late Bottle Vintage...this will be my first port. Has anyone tried this?

Gould Campbell is a good name in port. I would expect to be decent at a minimum. Let the bottle breathe for 4-6 hours after decanting through cheesecloth.

Please report back with your tasting impressions!

WildBlueSooner · 06-13-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Gould Campbell is a good name in port. I would expect to be decent at a minimum. Let the bottle breathe for 4-6 hours after decanting through cheesecloth.

Please report back with your tasting impressions!

Thanks and will do!!

G G · 03-23-2010, 09:12 PM

I been drinking port for a few month's now and have something to confess. I have been driking the cheap ones you can buy at walmart, and ABC. i like it though so i guess thats all that matters. One of the brands is Taylor (but i dont think it's the same Taylor as referred to here) and the other is Fairbanks.

mosesbotbol · 03-24-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

I been drinking port for a few month's now and have something to confess. I have been driking the cheap ones you can buy at walmart, and ABC. i like it though so i guess thats all that matters. One of the brands is Taylor (but i dont think it's the same Taylor as referred to here) and the other is Fairbanks.

Taylor USA and Fairbanks, you're a high roller

Everything OK? Do we need a fundraiser for you? Just kidding. My girlfriend's mom drinks that "Taylor".

My tip is to buy port from Portugal.

G G · 03-24-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Taylor USA and Fairbanks, you're a high roller

Everything OK? Do we need a fundraiser for you? Just kidding. My girlfriend's mom drinks that "Taylor".

My tip is to buy port from Portugal.

Tastes good to me bro.

kaisersozei · 03-30-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ggainey

I been drinking port for a few month's now and have something to confess. I have been driking the cheap ones you can buy at walmart, and ABC. i like it though so i guess thats all that matters. One of the brands is Taylor (but i dont think it's the same Taylor as referred to here) and the other is Fairbanks.

The wife & I have taken to drinking tawny ports, but usually the $20 & under variety: Fonseca, Warre's, Sandeman, and a few that she picks up on occasion from either Australia or somewhere in Africa (I think.) I guess they're like the Bud Light of portdom, but we like it!

12-07-2008, 09:02 PM	#1
chibnkr Pedestrian Habano Elitist Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glenview, IL Posts: 287 Trading: (2)	Re: The Port Wine Thread I really enjoy a good vintage port. I have three or four mixed cases in my cellar. My favorite house style is Grahams, but am also a big fan of Taylor, Fonseca, and Dow. I probably have a few bottles of each from 1970, '77, '85, and '94.

01-16-2009, 05:43 AM	#3
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Port Wine Thread The risdual sugar levels are probably very close to both bottles you mentioned. The styles will have different levels of acid which change your perception and add to the dryness of port. It's the acid that makes it drier, not the RS level. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-18-2009, 02:07 PM	#4
s0leful0ne Its Huge. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 477 Trading: (22)	Re: The Port Wine Thread just had some Penfold's Tawny port. Rob suggested it because he is a big fan of their other wines. It was a very good port for only 10.99 at Total Wine. __________________ What's that smell?...Swamp Ash

02-18-2009, 03:35 PM	#5
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: The Port Wine Thread One of the most profound bottles I have had so far was provided by Roy Hersch, not sure if you know the guy or his Port newsletter (lives in Seattle). He brought the bottle to a dinner I organized in SF for local wine geeks and opened it, blind, after dinner. After letting every one enjoy the wine he asked all of us to guess the vintage. Some said '80s, some guessed '70s. I guessed '63-64 looking at the slight oxidation the color showed and the "more developed" complexity of the wine, after all, 40 years of age is pretty good as is. Turned out to be a Sandeman Vintage 1945, I was shocked at how well preserved the wine was, anyone else but Roy pouring it I would have said '80s, that young in appearance and color, taste as well: vibrant by all respects and still with a huge aging potential. Too bad I can't afford a bottle.

02-18-2009, 05:40 PM	#7
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: The Port Wine Thread And I thought I am drinking well...

02-18-2009, 07:20 PM	#8
ReggieFSULaw Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Port Wine Thread Fonseca makes good port. Anyone drink white port?

04-06-2009, 05:20 AM	#10
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: The Port Wine Thread Here's yesterday's port tasting pictures: From Left to Right: 1927 Taylor Vintage 1934 Da Silva "Vintage" 1935 Croft Vintage 1948 Warre Vintage 1955 Graham Vintage 1966 Dow Vintage 1977 Offley Vintage 1978 Taylor Crust Port Here's our table just before the start. For food, we ate 1/2 lb of Iberico Jamon and Wild boar salami with an assortment of fancy cheese. For cigars, started off with a Partagas Serie D., then Sancho Panza Corona, wind it up with a Cohiba Esplendidos. I am all set for cigars and port for the rest of the week. Feeling it this morning... __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

04-06-2009, 02:15 PM	#11
Chris. PSHC! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,842 Trading: (25)	Re: The Port Wine Thread Man, that looks great! I would love to do some port tasting like that! __________________

04-18-2009, 11:46 AM	#12
tooomanycolors Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Illinois Posts: 211 Trading: (11)	Re: The Port Wine Thread bogle tawny is nice __________________ ...Are you afraid Lagerboy?

06-09-2009, 08:13 PM	#13
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: The Port Wine Thread I picked up a bottle of Gould Campbell 2001 Late Bottle Vintage...this will be my first port. Has anyone tried this? __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

03-23-2010, 09:12 PM	#17
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: The Port Wine Thread I been drinking port for a few month's now and have something to confess. I have been driking the cheap ones you can buy at walmart, and ABC. i like it though so i guess thats all that matters. One of the brands is Taylor (but i dont think it's the same Taylor as referred to here) and the other is Fairbanks.