Which Port for American Independence Day (July 4th)?

Moses Botbol · Post by **Moses Botbol** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:00 pm

Which port would be appropriate for the 4th of July? Any particular producer, vintage,or combo?

What do you have lined up if any?

Thomas V · Post by **Thomas V** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:14 pm

Since one of the founding fathers was Thomas Jefferson and as a bonus he was a huge wine fan. Just look at his many awesome quotes

Wine … the true old man’s milk and restorative cordial.

It would be fitting to have a port made by another Thomas aka Tomás Roquette from Quinta do Crasto

Me being named Thomas has nothing to do with that

Mike K. · Post by **Mike K.** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 2:43 pm

Madeira is most appropriate

Served to toast the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Post by **Glenn E.** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:52 pm

Yeah the most appropriate toast would be Madeira, but if a Port is desired perhaps one of the brands created specifically for the US market like Porto Rocha or Presidential?

Moses Botbol · Post by **Moses Botbol** » Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:10 pm

Glenn E. wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:52 pm Yeah the most appropriate toast would be Madeira, but if a Port is desired perhaps one of the brands created specifically for the US market like Porto Rocha or Presidential?

I have a few bottles of '94 Presidential which in the last year has started to turn into something. Tasted like a joke for a while, but now I want to ease up on drinking them down so casually.

I am leaning towards '70 Graham or '66 Croft. Guest coming over tomorrow and I think he'll dig either one.

Eric Menchen · Post by **Eric Menchen** » Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:22 pm

Not particularly thematic, but just decanted 2015 Dow Porto Vintage Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:13 pm

I’ve opened a bottle I’ve never had before. 1970 Dalva VP.

Will report back after tasting it.

Phil W · Post by **Phil W** » Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:25 am

Andy Velebil wrote:I’ve opened a bottle I’ve never had before. 1970 Dalva VP.

Will report back after tasting it.

Hope you had another bottle handy in case! :o

Moses Botbol · Post by **Moses Botbol** » Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:29 am

Andy Velebil wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:13 pm I’ve opened a bottle I’ve never had before. 1970 Dalva VP.

Will report back after tasting it.

Wow, never had that either. Was it labeled Dalva or Presidential?

We ended up with a '70 Graham that was solid. Not my favorite of the vintage, but not one to turn my nose at either.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Mon Jul 06, 2020 8:26 pm

Moses Botbol wrote: ↑Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:29 am
Andy Velebil wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:13 pm I’ve opened a bottle I’ve never had before. 1970 Dalva VP.

Will report back after tasting it.
Wow, never had that either. Was it labeled Dalva or Presidential?

We ended up with a '70 Graham that was solid. Not my favorite of the vintage, but not one to turn my nose at either.

Was labeled Dalva...not that good but decent.

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