Any port drinkers out there?

[StatHaldol]

I enjoy a glass of port also. I second the Graham's 20 year and I also like Graham's Six Grapes.

 

[Harlock999]

Cheers! I need to try some more varieties, but right now, Sandeman's ruby port has been a regular for me. Hard to beat the price, and it's so easy to find.

 

[WingRider]

There's a winery out here called Sheltons. They make their own port, and it is darned good. I know Total Wine stores in this area carry it, though it's much more fun to go to the winery and get it.

Salud

 

[DrT999]

There's a winery out here called Sheltons. They make their own port, and it is darned good. I know Total Wine stores in this area carry it, though it's much more fun to go to the winery and get it.

Salud

http://www.sheltonvineyards.com/

Haven't had the current release, but the 2004 was indeed pretty yummy, tasting more like a Banyuls than a Port.

 

[jgmitchell]

Two down, so many more to try...

That Founder's Reserve is good. Another good one is Fonseca Bin 27.

 

[DrT999]

By way, another American 'port' (this one from more traditional port grapes, and a bit easier to find than the Shelton) would be Twisted Oak's 'Pig Stai Pour't' -- if you don't know them, they have an off-beat (or as they would claim, 'twisted') sensibility, and produce Spanish & Rhone varietal wines. I'll probably pop one for over Thanksgiving

http://www.twistedoak.com/

 

[Harlock999]

That Founder's Reserve is good. Another good one is Fonseca Bin 27.

Thanks, that reminds me that I need to buy another bottle!

 

[Harlock999]

Done!

 

[Kyle Weiss]

I want to try some port, I'm also venturing into the Sherry realm, as it is really trying to make a comeback--and rightfully so--it's wonderful, when it's not salted garbage for cooking.

 

[Harlock999]

Well, I've been drinking port since I started off this thread a year ago, and now I have a hard time drinking "regular" wine. It just seems too watery and thin compared to the richness of port. No turning back for me... :drunken:

 

[DrT999]

Well, I've been drinking port since I started off this thread a year ago, and now I have a hard time drinking "regular" wine. It just seems too watery and thin compared to the richness of port. No turning back for me... :drunken:

On the off-chance you or other port lovers don't know this great site:
http://fortheloveofport.com/

 

[Harlock999]

Well, I've been drinking port since I started off this thread a year ago, and now I have a hard time drinking "regular" wine. It just seems too watery and thin compared to the richness of port. No turning back for me... :drunken:

On the off-chance you or other port lovers don't know this great site:
http://fortheloveofport.com/

Thanks, I needed a site like this!

 

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[docwatson]

Here's a recommendation that I truly enjoy.

http://www.grahams-port.com/section.php?id=185

There's not many port varietals that I don't like being a common sewer of anything that goes well with a pipe or cigar. But for my taste I enjoy the dryness and nuttiness of Tawny Port with a pipe, especially when smoking a Burley blend. But like tobacco everyones taste is very individual.

 

[pipesmoker09]

oh im glad i stumbled on this thread!! I found port when I wanted something little bit more umph than beer but less bite than scotch... For afordable starters May I suggest

Dow's tawny port-- this is a magnificant port and compliments great english mixtures
Dow's LBV port's (LBV standing for Late bottled vintage) this usually runs about $5-7 more than the tawny but is well worth it, has nice plum/jammy flavors and extremely mellow
Penfolds tawny port- This is an aussie made port from penfolds estate and i must say it is an extremely well balanced and made port just the perfect amount of sweetness and around $15 USD a bottle definately can not go wrong!!

If you want to venture into vintages may i suggest--- 1966,1994,2007

 

[kieveryuu]

Am glad there is already a thread for this wonderful beverage.

I am just now decanting a 14 year old Dow tawny. This is the youngest of the bottles I have.

For me, a good port is a true port, needs to have at least 10 years on it (though I am not above drinking a sandeman or warrior) and should be decanted. I have not a had a port yet that did not improve with decanting. If it is good out of the bottle it better with open age on it.

 

[MisterE]

I remember back in college, I drank port wine the night before an audition.

I didn't win.

 

[DrT999]

I have not a had a port yet that did not improve with decanting. If it is good out of the bottle it better with open age on it.

Actually, most non-sparkling wines benefit from decanting

 

[Rob_In_MO]

I mostly use Port for cooking, but only occasionally for drinking. This is something I might have to investigate further...

 

[Harlock999]

I remember back in college, I drank port wine the night before an audition.

I didn't win.

:lol!: