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by Cindy Walker
Sun May 14, 2006 8:12 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: budget-friendly everyday ports
Replies: 29
Views: 12331

Try a Crusted Port!

I've been interested in exploring Port and decided to try a Crusted Port which has been touted as "the poorman's (or woman's) vintage port. It's blended from 2 or 3 vintages and I've heard, closer in character of vintage port. It really has a rich denseness to it. I've just tried Dow's Crusted ...
by Cindy Walker
Sun May 14, 2006 8:04 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Single Quinta Vintage Port (SQVP) versus "classic"
Replies: 20
Views: 8023

Dow 1999 Crusted Porto

The topic brought enough interest to me that I also bought a bottle of Dow's crusted port bottled in 99. I've tasted the 98 version and I really enjoyed it. Maybe it could be the next wine to taste in our virtual tasting. Hi Fred, I've tried the Dow Crusted Porto bottled in 1999 and am looking forw...
by Cindy Walker
Thu May 04, 2006 4:40 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Single Quinta Vintage Port (SQVP) versus "classic"
Replies: 20
Views: 8023

Crusted Port

Hi Derek, Thanks for your thoughts! I think Crusted Port will be interesting to try. According to some research I've done--they are supposed to be closer in style (dense concentration) to VP than LBV. It says typically wines from 2 or 3 harvests are aged in wood up to two years and bottled without f...
by Cindy Walker
Wed May 03, 2006 6:41 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Single Quinta Vintage Port (SQVP) versus "classic"
Replies: 20
Views: 8023

Thanks Derek!

Derek, I've considered checking out Vesuvio so I am glad to see you mentioned it. I appreciate your thoughts on crusted port too. I find the idea interesting and look forward to trying all these. I've either tried VP or LBV so it's going to fun to try the others. Thank you for taking the time to mak...
by Cindy Walker
Wed May 03, 2006 6:33 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Single Quinta Vintage Port (SQVP) versus "classic"
Replies: 20
Views: 8023

Hi Roy,

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll give them a try and let you know what I think.

Cindy
by Cindy Walker
Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:50 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Single Quinta Vintage Port (SQVP) versus "classic"
Replies: 20
Views: 8023

Single Quinta Port

Hi Roy and others,

I'm about to try Graham's 95 Malvedos VP....I'll tune back in and let you know what I personally discover.

I'd like to discover any other SQVP recommendations!! I've been reading about Crusted Port as well...your thoughts?

Cindy
by Cindy Walker
Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:26 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Single Quinta Vintage Port (SQVP) versus "classic"
Replies: 20
Views: 8023

...and the wine is bottled poetry - Robert Louis Stevenson.

SQVP is it's own poetry that has not been blended but allowed to show its own character. This is what makes it real of its own accord.

Fun discussion gentlemen, thank you! I learned a lot.

Cindy