For The Love Of Port

Glenn E. wrote:

Glenn E. wrote:So I guess that means that, in general, I like my VP to be 50 years old (or older), or 5 years young (or younger).

I'd say this still holds true for me. There are plenty of Ports that are enjoyable younger, but I don't feel like a top quality Port has reached its peak until its 50th birthday.

I think what I have found over my years drinking Vintage Port is that I really like Port that is 50 years old, or older and Vintage Port which is 5 years old or younger. 10 years ago I really liked drinking Port from the vintages 1960-1970. Call it 40-50 years old.

Now that I am 10 years older and 10 years wiser, I still really like drinking Port from the vintages 1960-1970 — only now it is 50-60 years old. Sadly, as I get older my tastes get more expensive and harder to find.

Al B. wrote:

Glenn E. wrote:

Glenn E. wrote:So I guess that means that, in general, I like my VP to be 50 years old (or older), or 5 years young (or younger).

I'd say this still holds true for me. There are plenty of Ports that are enjoyable younger, but I don't feel like a top quality Port has reached its peak until its 50th birthday.

I think what I have found over my years drinking Vintage Port is that I really like Port that is 50 years old, or older and Vintage Port which is 5 years old or younger. 10 years ago I really liked drinking Port from the vintages 1960-1970. Call it 40-50 years old.

Now that I am 10 years older and 10 years wiser, I still really like drinking Port from the vintages 1960-1970 — only now it is 50-60 years old. Sadly, as I get older my tastes get more expensive and harder to find.

Yes, pretty much this exactly.