For The Love Of Port

Roy Hersh wrote:Gerwin,

Why not one of the very fine 1944 Colheitas from her birth year?

Excellent question Roy!
And I would have for sure, if I had any.

But since the only place that I could get a colheita 1944 (Kopke) that's:
A - not too far away from where I am (134 km) and
B - has it in stock

has a pricetag on it of € 560

I decided to not go for that option just this time

Another 1987 Souza Vintage Port.

-- Gary

2007 Taylor LBV and a Grahams Six Grapes---for a gents weekend mixed among everyone's favorite stuff (scotch, gin, bourbon, beer, etc.) . All casual drinking.

The Taylor showed nicely--an easy drinker.

I have a love/loath with GSG---seems to me the batches vary and there was a poor set a couple years ago. This bottle and the last I had of this both were very tasty for a Ruby Reserve and seems to be back in form.

Tonight Round 1 of a 10-Year Tawny Tasting:

Croft
Ferreira
Kopke
Quinta do Portal
Sandeman
Smith Woodhouse
Ramos Pinto Quinta da Ervamoira

Although I may swap one out for Niepoort

Any predictions on which two will show best?

John M. wrote:Tonight Round 1 of a 10-Year Tawny Tasting:

Croft
Ferreira
Kopke
Quinta do Portal
Sandeman
Smith Woodhouse
Ramos Pinto Quinta da Ervamoira

Although I may swap one out for Niepoort

Any predictions on which two will show best?

I'd put the Croft in last place, followed by Portal; the rest is a toss up depending on personal preference...

John M. wrote:Tonight Round 1 of a 10-Year Tawny Tasting:

Croft
Ferreira
Kopke
Quinta do Portal
Sandeman
Smith Woodhouse
Ramos Pinto Quinta da Ervamoira

Although I may swap one out for Niepoort

Any predictions on which two will show best?

Uhh, for me probably the Sandeman and Ferreira (though very different in style). Of course, if you add in Niepoort that is also a favorite 10 year of mine.

John M. wrote:Any predictions on which two will show best?

Ferreira and Ramos Pinto.

I'm partial to Ferreira. Both the wines above are unusual because they are a single vineyard tawny. (The Ferreira is from Quinta do Porto)

Graham's 30 year Tawny for vacation at Rehoboth Beach.

-- Gary

2000 Krohn's Colheita which ended up being corked. Hate when that happens.


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Ramos-Pinto (1 Pinto) old Tawny. Maby +40 years old.

A little on the sweet side, and not the longest aftertaste, But what Can You expect. The Tawny was an ordinary Tawny, not made to store, But to drink.

MacAllan

Souza port, 1985, purchased at last FTLOP buying op.

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Sorry, wrong thread, I meant to post under what have you opened this week. Roy can you move?

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Michael T wrote:Sorry, wrong thread, I meant to post under what have you opened this week. Roy can you move?

Done!

A bottle of Graham's 1952 colheita (bottled 2012). This really is a very fine port, not something you can sit and drink all night but a fabulous port to sip and savour.

2011 Kopke VP
2011 Quinta do Crasto VP
2011 Dalva VP


2008 Dalva LBV
2008 Quinta do Crasto LBV
2008 Quinta do Noval LBV

2000 Quinta do Noval Colheita

Vieira de Sousa 20 yo Tawny. Used a cup of it to make some ice cream with it! Delicious!

Some 2012 Vintage Ports!

1963 Avery's Vintage Port

Just Opend a Niepoort "Coroa".

And Cracked open with my new Durand.....It worked super.

Must breathe for a few hours. And Then shared between me and my Girl.