For The Love Of Port

Signs of seepage. Cork nearly slid into the bottle but I manage to get it out intact.

+2.5 hours decanting at 55 degrees-- lots of alcohol on the nose. Lots of fruit and a hint of cocoa on the palate. The alcohol is still standing out a bit.

+4 hours -- alcohol fully integrated, smooth tannins, plums, tobacco and cocoa. A bit thin but drinking very nicely.

+5 hours -- more full bodied. It is starting to kick ass.

This is best in the 4.5 hour plus range. I would be curious to see how how it performs the next day, but in the 375ml format I find that I have drank it all 92/100

I have this same problem with the halfs Robert... they seem to disappear rather quickly leaving me guessing...

Sounds like you enjoyed it though!

Todd

At the same time, Todd, I do like the 375ml format because I get to try so many different ports without breaking the bank. However, I think Roy may have a point about 500ml being a great format.

I've always enjoyed Warre's, even though its not a big power house, it has a very nice elegance to it. However, I've also found that their VP's also tend to do better with a slightly longer decant time. No idea why, but just my experience.

Very true Robert - sometimes a 375 is the ONLY way I get to try some Ports... prices being what they are up here.

T