1998 Ramos Pinto LBV Port

[Kris Henderson]

1998 Ramos-Pinto LBV
I used this mostly to make cranberry sauce. Put 10 ounces of cranberries, 1.5 cups of port, and 2 tablespoons of grand marnier in a sauce pan. If necessary, add enough water to cover the cranberries. Bring to a boil and simmer until the cranberries are broken up. Add 0.5 to 1 cup of sugar to reach the desired sweetness. The cranberry sauce was very nice. I sipped some of the port while I was making the sauce and was pleasantly surprised. I wasn't expecting much but found a nicely made LBV with aromas of cherry and plum. On the palate the wine is well structured and balanced. The alcohol is well integrated and is not hot at all. The finish is warm and lengthy. Excellent value with this and it's worth buying again. I give it 89 points.

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