Wood aged Ports - specifics

[Roy Hersh]

http://www.thevintageportacademy.com/st ... _Ports.pdf

[Derek T.]

I wasn't aware of TVPA until I read this post. A very interesting concept. It s a pity that these two great companies can't join forces to provide similar educational events in the more established Port markets.

Other downloads from the site can be found here: http://www.thevintageportacademy.com/section.php?id=19

[John F. Newman]

I wasn't aware that the size of the barrel is different for tawnies and rubies. I assume that the smaller barrel allows more contact of the wine with the wood?

[Glenn E.]

I wasn't aware that the size of the barrel is different for tawnies and rubies. I assume that the smaller barrel allows more contact of the wine with the wood?

Yep, that's pretty much it.

[Eric Menchen]

+1 to what Glenn said.

The diagram in Roy's link didn't mention aged white Port, but I'd presume that to be in the smaller vessels as well (pipes).

[Marc J.]

Another +1 to what Glenn said.

I must say, that's a well organized chart that conveys quite a bit of information in a very clear, easy to follow format.

[Rob C.]

The diagram in Roy's link didn't mention aged white Port, but I'd presume that to be in the smaller vessels as well (pipes).

Or reserve tawnies. Or colheitas. Which are two other reasonably important styles of wood-aged port. Plus persistence with the idea that a 20 year tawny has been aged for the "period indicated". It might be a nice soundbite that fits well into a table, and while you might not expect discussion of "characteristics" and the exact IVDP definition, a basic approximation (blend of younger / older wines with the approximate average age indicated) would be more honest...

[Roy Hersh]

Well, the category is also known as: "Tawny Port with an indication of age" for that very reason. Excellent point Rob!