For The Love Of Port

1951 Offley Colheita Port Smells like a mix of raisins, iced tea and chlorine. Interesting to try it, but not much character here---it's "gently disjointed" if that makes sense in the context of a port. Since I've never tried an old port, I was happy to taste this. This tasting note is one...

1977 Barros Colheita Port

More classical sniffs and tastes, with figs and dates and especially a walnut aftertaste. Not compelling for me, but I liked it.

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1951 Offley Colheita Port Smells like a mix of raisins, iced tea and chlorine. Interesting to try it, but not much character here---it's "gently disjointed" if that makes sense in the context of a port. Since I've never tried an old port, I was happy to taste this. ========================...

My recents...I finally got around to seeing Across The Universe. I think I've identified what bothers me about Julie Taymor's movies. They're all self-indulgent. In Titus, it was intolerable. Here? Go right ahead, works just fine. The choreography is wondrous, the musical arrangements are terrific (...

I can imagine Taylor had a ball at that movie. My 6 year old nephew loved it too. His favourite character was the Sensei master.

#1 reason? it's comfier, I can relax, I don't have any other chattering audience members---and I can pour a glass of wine, port or single malt and add to my enjoyment level! :) There are still some films (Iron Man, Indiana Jones, Narnia II, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, etc.) that there is truly no sub...

Roy has asked me to cross-post this from my posting on the eBob board, and I am glad to oblige! "With Roy having woken me up to the glories of port last summer, I now have begun carefully looking to broaden my horizons...as if I needed that :lol: However, on his recommendation, I picked up a bo...