For The Love Of Port

Thanks for the advice. I probably will open it in a few weeks and report back.

I recently bought this 1960s “Particular Medalhas” by Real Vinicola because it looked cool. I probably overpaid, but it’s a learning experience.

What should I be expecting when I open it? Assuming it’s still good…cork was depressed and seeping when it arrived.

I picked up one last night. Pretty much sold out at all locations. Great deal.

Not planning to drink it all in one sitting, but I want to maximize the quality of every glass.

Glenn,

Thank you so much. Super helpful!

I am a relative newbie to trying Ports and Madeiras. I tend to like the aged, sweeter varieties like Malmseys and Buals for Madeira and 30 year Tawnys and old Colheitas for Port. I have a few really old bottles of Madeira. As in, a 1792 “Special Reserve,” an 1880 Malmsey, and a 1927 Bastardo. How lo...