What have you opened this week?

[Thomas V]

1985 Croft VP.

A stunner in "mint" condition. Sleek on the entry, lush with Amarena cherries and toffee and the hallmark of Croft, the mint. Long after-taste as well. This is in a perfect spot for drinking right now. My friends were very pleased and it was gone in a jiff. 95 points.

I'll have to keep an eye out for this one. Sounds great.

I would strongly recommend doing so. I myself will be on the lookout for additional bottles as this was the lone C85 I owned.

[Andy Velebil]

Dow's 2007 Colheita. A lovely young-ish tawny.

[Jonathan S]

1994 Fonseca VP (375 mL) - 3/20/22

1983 Gould Campbell VP (375 mL) - 9/16/22

1985 Graham VP (375 mL) - 9/23/22

[Thomas V]

1994 Fonseca VP (375 mL) - 3/20/22

1983 Gould Campbell VP (375 mL) - 9/16/22

1985 Graham VP (375 mL) - 9/23/22

All gems! Hope you have a blast.

I opened a Dalva 1995 colheita (Bottled in 2020) yesterday and I am going to finish it with my Irish neighbour tomorrow while watching some NFL. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday night.

[Glenn E.]

A few from this past long weekend while my parents were visiting...

2008 DR Colheita Branco
2015 Graham LBV
NV S. Leonardo 30 Year Old Tawny Port
1980 Gould Campbell VP

[Andy Velebil]

2003 Quinta do Portal VP (.375)
1985 Fonseca VP
Quevedo 20 Yr Tawny

[Red Aaron]

I'm new to the port game so just starting off with my collection.

Warre's Otima 20
Bogle Vineyards 2017 Petite Syrah port

[Eric Menchen]

1977 Graham VP
1997 Dow Colheita, bottled 2011.

[Jonathan S]

1994 Fonseca VP (375 mL) - 3/20/22

1983 Gould Campbell VP (375 mL) - 9/16/22

1985 Graham VP (375 mL) - 9/23/22

All gems! Hope you have a blast.

I opened a Dalva 1995 colheita (Bottled in 2020) yesterday and I am going to finish it with my Irish neighbour tomorrow while watching some NFL. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday night.

All three have been fantastic! The Fonseca and Graham were outstanding, as expected, but the 1983 Gould Campbell really surprised me with its excellence! It is still so youthful... I would have thought it was 1994 had I tasted it blind.

Cheers to you and your Irish friend! Hope that 1995 Dalva was joyous!

[Jonathan S]

I'm new to the port game so just starting off with my collection.

Warre's Otima 20
Bogle Vineyards 2017 Petite Syrah port

Welcome to your wonderful Port adventure! Warre's Otima is always a solid choice!

[Jonathan S]

1994 Warre's VP (375 mL) - 9/26/22

[doanebob]

1997 Delaforce Corte - very smooth tannins

[Roy Hersh]

Warre's Otima 20 for a "Live" on IG. Forgot how much better it is than the 10 year old. WAY!

[Mike J. W.]

1977 Taylor Fladgate.

[Glenn E.]

1985 Croft Vintage Port
NV Andresen 40 Year Old Tawny Port

[Thomas V]

1985 Croft Vintage Port
NV Andresen 40 Year Old Tawny Port

Did I inspire you to open the C85 after my recent post?

[Glenn E.]

1985 Croft Vintage Port
NV Andresen 40 Year Old Tawny Port

Did I inspire you to open the C85 after my recent post?

I was really just looking for something that would be reasonably soft and mature, but still fruity, to pair with some amazing New York Strip steaks that I'd acquired for dinner. But your post might have been in the back of my mind and may have influenced my choice!

After many attempts, I think I've finally perfected sous vide + sear for big steaks. These turned out really good!

[Mike J. W.]

Ferreira Dona Antonia 20 y.o. Tawny. Good but I prefer the older version (Ferreira Duque de Braganca 20 y.o. Tawny). This tastes slightly thinner than the Duque.

[Glenn E.]

1996 Krohn Colheita
Quinta da Romaneira 40 Year Old Tawny Port (bottled 2015, ergo the "new" blend)

[Eric Menchen]

1997 Kopke Colheita, 375 ml, bottled 2008. Still tasty, but I should have decanted as the last pour had a lot of sediment.

After many attempts, I think I've finally perfected sous vide + sear for big steaks. These turned out really good!

I really like sous vide cooking, and it can make a lot of cheaper cuts of meat taste a lot better. But I think I've come to the conclusion that a poor steak isn't going to be made great by sous vide, although possibly better. Of course a good steak sous vide with a great sear is wonderful.