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by Dorene Hersh
Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:03 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: 20 year old tawny
Replies: 23
Views: 3365

Hi Monique,

You are going to love the Duque, it is my (our) favorite and you should also try Sandeman's too.
by Dorene Hersh
Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:22 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Do you prefer Tawny or Vintage Port
Replies: 3
Views: 1642

Do you prefer Tawny or Vintage Port

I like both and prefer Tawny and chocolate. But on its own, I love Vintage. I realize it is not an either, or situation, but do you have a preference?
by Dorene Hersh
Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:10 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: A Proud Port Papa
Replies: 2
Views: 2556

Congratulations!

I bet you'll be even more proud when you hit 1,000. :roll:
by Dorene Hersh
Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:07 am
Forum: Portugal Travel, Food & Offline Planner
Topic: So, who wants to join us for the first trip to explore Port?
Replies: 6
Views: 4301

I looked at the travel page on the website and it looks like a great learning experience. I thought it was great that you won't charge a premium for singles to go along. Is this something you are trying to encourage? Is this the kind of cork dork trip that a wife could enjoy or would I be drinking e...
by Dorene Hersh
Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:00 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Do you have a favorite Port producer or vintage ... or both?
Replies: 27
Views: 6032

TAYLOR!
by Dorene Hersh
Wed Aug 10, 2005 7:55 am
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Analyzing a glass of vintage Port
Replies: 2
Views: 3036

Analyzing a glass of vintage Port

Could someone please explain what you look for when drinking a glass of vintage Port? I see all of the tasting notes on the site but am not sure how to do that. Also, how do you then guess what the Port is when it is passed around the table in a paper bag? I see my husband doing that with his friend...
by Dorene Hersh
Wed Aug 10, 2005 7:50 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Favorite Port pairings?
Replies: 13
Views: 3453

Although I love chocolate, I don't think it pairs well with Vintage Port.
by Dorene Hersh
Wed Aug 10, 2005 7:44 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Economics of VP: Old vs. Young
Replies: 5
Views: 2495

Hi Harris, Please don't forget that the WS ratings ... all come from James Suckling's "Ultimate Guide to Vintage Port" that was released in 1990, with all tasting notes and scores completed by 1989. That makes both the tasting notes and scores, irrelevant today. What may have been a very g...