n/v Churchill White Port
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n/v Churchill White Port
Seen in a local store for $17+tax was Churchill’s White Porto, bought on a whim and tried after leaving it in the fridge for 90 minutes. Not enjoyed at all. Methanol on the nose, and lots of alcohol on nose and taste. Despite being described on the bottle as having a “dry nutty finish” I thought the finish saccharine and simple, though of reasonable length. No complexity. Avoid.
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Will try it on rocks — good advice, thank you.
Will try it on rocks — good advice, thank you.
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The whites are a mixed bunch -
Last year I was persuaded to try an Offley in VNG and thought it excellent - I even bought a bottle (at overpriced tourist prices...)
Less than an hour later, Taylor made a great thing about their 'Chip Dry' white. It was horrid - really horrid. I don't think I finished the glass..
The problem with whites is finding a time and a place - that Offley bottle is still sitting in my cellar - it's a wine that struggles to find it's place in the social calendar..
Tom
Last year I was persuaded to try an Offley in VNG and thought it excellent - I even bought a bottle (at overpriced tourist prices...)
Less than an hour later, Taylor made a great thing about their 'Chip Dry' white. It was horrid - really horrid. I don't think I finished the glass..
The problem with whites is finding a time and a place - that Offley bottle is still sitting in my cellar - it's a wine that struggles to find it's place in the social calendar..
Tom
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On the Harvest Trip we had numerous dry white Ports with ice, tonic water (apq 50/50% mix) and fresh mint leaves in it. It is very refreshing on a warm day or as an apertiff (I've had godd success at a couple of dinners at my house where this was served for guests as they arrived, and before the real drinking began. I've never had anyone not like it on those occassions, even people who said they hated Port....this changed their minds.Derek Turnbull wrote:If the ice isn't enough to hide the awful taste try adding tonic 8)
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But most dry whites are not that good by themselves.
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Bonus ingredients
Bonus ingredients.
Tonic:
Mint:
I will report back shortly.
Tonic:
Mint:
I will report back shortly.
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It’s port
It’s port Jim, but not as we know it.
Pimms is better.
Pimms is better.
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No. I can still taste the white port.
No. I can still taste the white port.
Julian,
as a last resort, take a step back from tonic and mint. Fill a 'tumbler' type glass with ice, and pour in the white port. The ice neutralises the finer points o0f the Port (which your not keen on) but still has a general Port flavour.
Having it as a 'Spritzer' with a hint of mint, is a very individual thing, and doesn't do it for me either. If that doesn't work, I give in, and lob the remainder of the bottle at Next Doors Cat!
Alan
as a last resort, take a step back from tonic and mint. Fill a 'tumbler' type glass with ice, and pour in the white port. The ice neutralises the finer points o0f the Port (which your not keen on) but still has a general Port flavour.
Having it as a 'Spritzer' with a hint of mint, is a very individual thing, and doesn't do it for me either. If that doesn't work, I give in, and lob the remainder of the bottle at Next Doors Cat!
Alan
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Oh Alan, even if it is white port that would still be "port abuse"!!! I am pretty sure they can lock you up and throw away the key for that...Alan C wrote:If that doesn't work, I give in, and lob the remainder of the bottle at Next Doors Cat!
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Or at least confiscate all the port in your cellar and ship it overseas!!
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I would say that if you are opening it up for a special occasion, have a back up plan as well
I have not tried the Fonseca White myself only the Taylor's (which certainly did not blow my skirt up) but I noticed they have just brought in Fonseca White at a store near me. I may go grab one and give it a whirl and let you know! :)
Todd
I have not tried the Fonseca White myself only the Taylor's (which certainly did not blow my skirt up) but I noticed they have just brought in Fonseca White at a store near me. I may go grab one and give it a whirl and let you know! :)
Todd
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Not a good one by itself, but used to make the Port-tonic, it works great. Matter of fact, I cannot say I've had a dry white Port that I've liked by itself.KillerB wrote:Does anybody fancy a Fonseca White Port? I've had it for at least five years, probably a good deal longer and can't summon up the courage to open it. It's got to the point where I need a special occasion.
However, Krohn's makes a sweet style white called "Lagrima" that is very good served well chilled. It is around the $11-13 (US) mark, and comes in an old-style short fat bottle.
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Works good on counter tops tooDerek Turnbull wrote: If we remain unimpressed I will use what is left to clean the brake dust off my alloy wheels 8)
Derek
Andy Velebil Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. William Shakespeare http://www.fortheloveofport.com