The Port Wine Thread

Originally Posted by Ron1YY

If you are talking about the ones floating around during MMH III it was the 20 year.

This a a very good to great port. The 20 years has more depth to it and is less sweet.

I find the 10 year great for weekly and 20 for at least once a month or when I have people over as an after dinner and dessert wine.

If anyone can tell me if the 40 year is worth 3 times the 20, I'd appreciate it as I want an honest answer rather than taking the word of the liquor store salesman

I have had Many of the Taylor Fladgate Ports.
The 20 is really nice. The 40 is smoother & a bit stronger with a more lasting finish.
As a present to yourself it is nice.

If your going to have it with guests after dinner Stay with the cheaper 20 year old.

On an other surprising note for every day. Taylor Makes a "Fine Tawney Port" which is young but full of underlying flavor . It sells for about $10. And is a nice drink with a Cigar as you read a book or watch TV,
Churchill Makes a nice white port Good for a Long Cold Drink for about $25.
Enjoy your port.
Lenny

[DrDubzz]

I just picked up a bottle (like 10 minutes ago) of Dow's Fine Ruby Porto

anyone have any experience with this? I've only ever had 6 Grapes before, and the guy there said this was the closest they had since they could never get any Graham's product in

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by RX2010

I just picked up a bottle (like 10 minutes ago) of Dow's Fine Ruby Porto

anyone have any experience with this? I've only ever had 6 Grapes before, and the guy there said this was the closest they had since they could never get any Graham's product in

They are quite similar in quality, but Dow is known for a drier style of port and Grahams is known to be on the sweeter side. I have not had either side-by-side.

[DrDubzz]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

They are quite similar in quality, but Dow is known for a drier style of port and Grahams is known to be on the sweeter side. I have not had either side-by-side.

hmm, well hopefully it's not too dry, I was going for sweet

I guess I'll just have to give it a go and find out

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by RX2010

hmm, well hopefully it's not too dry, I was going for sweet

I guess I'll just have to give it a go and find out

It's plenty sweet; it is port after all.

[DrDubzz]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

It's plenty sweet; it is port after all.

it is certainly sweet! I tried some today and was very pleased with it. Pretty dang good for 15-16 bucks a bottle

still, I must continue my quest for 6 grapes. someone in town must have it

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by RX2010

I must continue my quest for 6 grapes. someone in town must have it

Or look for Broadbent's Auction Reserve which is made by Niepoort. Niepoort is one of the finest brands around, yet is not readily available in USA on their own name. Mostly Europe. 6 Grapes is nothing to lose sleep over.

[Old Sailor]

Taylor 10 & 20yr ....20 a little harder to find here, but well worth it.
Grahams 10yr
Fonseca White
Six Grapes