For The Love Of Port

Posted: **Sat Jun 25, 2011 7:08 pm**

2005 Quarles Harris Porto LBV - Portugal, Douro, Porto (6/25/2011)
Double decanted one hour before tasting in order to help it show its best. Very dark ruby color. The palate is a bit hot with alcohol that may still burn off. The wine has a good medium sweetness with a decidely ddry finish, much like Dow's but even more so. A bit high-toned and slightly "green" on the finish. It's a simple port but has sufficient quality to make it an everyday drink. At $12.99 at Trader Joe's, I think it's a QPR. (85 pts.)

Posted: **Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:21 pm**

Hi John,

Even though you were the lowest score for this Port on CellarTracker, I bet you are the only serious Portophile of that group. Anyway, I am hoping you did not finish the bottle as often times I find that LBV is best 3 or 4 days open. Wonder if you have any left to wait and see in a couple of days if the spirit has decreased and the overall harmony of this wine seems better. Please let us know!

Posted: **Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:23 pm**

Hi Roy,

Thanks much for the kind words.

There was some of the bottle left, so I just gave it a try. It is definitely better. The green taste is gone. It's still a bit hot from the alcohol, but that has moderated as well. It's still pretty dry on the finish, but better than before. It's a better wine for sure. I would probably bump it to 88 points.

Posted: **Sun Jul 03, 2011 11:42 am**

Glad it got a little better, but as you mentioned for the price it sounds like a very good deal.

Posted: **Wed Jul 06, 2011 11:18 pm**

Nice. I'll take an 88 point LBV for that price anyday.

Thanks for the 2ndary notation, John.

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