Port Wine

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Alpedhuez55

Thanks for the tip!!!

What Trader Joes are you going to? I just got a gift card to them. The ones in Arlington & Burlington do not sell alcohol? Is that the Cambridge Store?

I just split a bottle '87 last night with a La Gloria Cubana : Medaille d`or No.3 and Trinidad Robusto and the Trader Joe's port was up to the task.

I go to the one on Memorial Drive next to MicroCenter; easiest parking. The best bets for port are the Porto Morgado 1987 vintage and Porto Morgado 10 Year Tawny. Both are about $10.00 and well worth it. No case discount :-(

[TBScigars]

One of my favorite port wines would be the Osborne 10 year Tawny. Sweet, warm, with a caramel/hazelnut body. I had the opportunity to try it for the first time at a cigar expo about 2 years ago. I left the convention with about 5 bottles (paid DEARLY for them) and have since found a few places to buy it, but not many.

They also have a 20 year which is even better, but a bit expensive for the daily drink & cigar routine for most people.


Best I found on the 10 year was $27 at Pop's Wine. The 20 year is special order from most places, around $40-50 a bottle.

Eric

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by TBScigars

One of my favorite port wines would be the Osborne 10 year Tawny.

Best I found on the 10 year was $27 at Pop's Wine. The 20 year is special order from most places, around $40-50 a bottle.

Eric

I've seen that brand but yet to try it; those prices are inline with Taylor & Dow. Since being able to get 10 year tawnys for $10.00 at Trader Joe's, it's hard to splurge on anything but the big gun vintages.

The only thing better than a bottle of port, is two bottles of port.

[Ivory Tower]

vintage years, i.e., bottles that have been made from one year's harvest are best, generally. 2003 was the latest vintage. these bottles are better with several years of age on them. can't wait that long either.

lbv, or late bottled vintage, is really good, too. especially because it is supposed to be drank right now.

best tawny i've had is grandfather's 20 yo from australia. not cheap, but delicious. there is a great grandfather's out there also.

don't drink mediocre port.

[TBScigars]

Originally Posted by Ivory Tower

vintage years, i.e., bottles that have been made from one year's harvest are best, generally. 2003 was the latest vintage. these bottles are better with several years of age on them. can't wait that long either.

lbv, or late bottled vintage, is really good, too. especially because it is supposed to be drank right now.

best tawny i've had is grandfather's 20 yo from australia. not cheap, but delicious. there is a great grandfather's out there also.

don't drink mediocre port.

I never heard of that one! I've drank Cockburns Port and a friend of mine in CA has sent me a few bottles from his winery which is similar to a port (can't remember the name on the bottle..and its long gone). The Osborne Tawny is still my all time favorite, but I'm sure in time I will find others to enjoy. Where is a good place to get the Grandfathers? I normally buy from Pops, but they don't carry it online.

[Ivory Tower]

Check out wine-searcher.com for different retailers that sell it. Grandfather's usually runs about $60 -$80 per bottle. The best price I got it at was at winecommune.com for $41.

[Alpedhuez55]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I go to the one on Memorial Drive next to MicroCenter; easiest parking. The best bets for port are the Porto Morgado 1987 vintage and Porto Morgado 10 Year Tawny. Both are about $10.00 and well worth it. No case discount :-(

I was there last night and they were out of both the Porto Morgado 10 year old ports

THey said they should have them back in stock today. I will call them later, and if they have them, I will head back over there tonight.

I did pick up a bottle of the Porto Morgado Tawny for $5.99. I figure how bad can it be!!! If worse comes to worse, I can always use it to cook something with.

[Alpedhuez55]

Originally Posted by Alpedhuez55

I was there last night and they were out of both the Porto Morgado 10 year old ports

THey said they should have them back in stock today. I will call them later, and if they have them, I will head back over there tonight.

I did pick up a bottle of the Porto Morgado Tawny for $5.99. I figure how bad can it be!!! If worse comes to worse, I can always use it to cook something with.

I went back to Trader Joes tonight and picked up the 10 year old Tawny & 1987 Port Morgado. THey were in stock. I probably will not have the chance to drink them for a few weeks. I did open up the $5.99. It has a strong cherry taste. It is drinkable and not too bad. (but then again, I do not mind the Charles Shaw $3 Cabernet Trader Joes Sells either ). I am sure the ten year old will be better. For $4 more dollars, how can you go wrong?

I will probably reserve half the bottle to make a some Filet Mignons in a sauce with port wine sauce using dried cherries, cinnamon & cheyenne Pepper for my girlfriend this weekend. I would usually use Madeira wine, but this should work nicely.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Alpedhuez55

I will probably reserve half the bottle to make a some Filet Mignons in a sauce with port wine sauce using dried cherries, cinnamon & cheyenne Pepper for my girlfriend this weekend. I would usually use Madeira wine, but this should work nicely.

Sounds nice...

[ky toker]

I was given a bottle of Cockburns Ruby for Christmas and I had not been able to drink anything because of being sick. Well, I darn near killed that bottle Sunday night without realizing it.

The Ruby did taste quite a bit different, it was pretty good. Very happy to have received it.

[Lumpold]

When I've finished the bottle of Taylors First Estate Reserve (NV), which I'm enjoying nicely, I'll be moving onto a bottle of Cockburns Ruby... Then onto a 20cl decanter of non-descript Marks and Spencer Vintage Port... Hmmm.... lets go....

[mosesbotbol]

Had an '84 Grahams Vintage and a bottle of '87 Porto Morgado side-by-side with three others. There was a difference for sure, but everyone, including a noted port "expert" agreed that the Porto Morgado wasn't that bad at all in the end.

$10.99- Porto Morgado
$60.00- Grahams

I smoked a Sir Winston along with the Grahams that was too tight. My friend brought two from different boxes, and I got the tight one.... Moved onto Upmann No 2 that smoked well, good draw and rich flavor.

[Hunter]

Well, tonight is a Warre's Otima 10 night. My favorite. I've settled into a Bond flick and 3 glasses later feel at ease. The O10 is just like liquid candy. Mmm...

[IHT]

i had my favorite tonight as well, forgot i even had it. been drinking too much rum.

stone hill, a missouri winery. on my way to/from StL, i normally stop by. last time i was there, i snatched a few bottles.
might have another glass.

[shakespeare]

Originally Posted by pnoon

Or any 10 year old tawny port. I would also add Sandemans to that list.

I´ve been to their "Caves" ... great experience! If ever you guys come over to portugal... dont miss going up to Porto to taste the wines. We tried it the first time I came over a few years back.... BRILLIANT!!!