I usually go for a tawny. Any recommendations?
DED
Australian ports are a bargain. They are 5 year tawny ports, with 1 major difference, they are based on Shiraz. Hardy's and Penfields are both very good.
As usual, YMMV.
Fonseca 20, Presidential 20 and Graham 20 are all very good and come in around $55. I think some of the 10 year stuff at the $25-$35 mark are just as good, Taylor and Graham come to mind and Sandeman. Of course, I never met a port I didn't like...within reason that is.
thurson wrote:
+1
Once the weather gets colder ( days are only in the 60's in Scottsdale now ) I start thinking it would be nice to have a glass of a good port with my cigar.
deadeyedick wrote:
This begot that.
Rick wants port ?
ZRX1200 wrote:
That's an example of a subtle yet professional mooch.
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I once knew a little boy who was a good port. His name was Raymond Hill or something like that, not really sure, his mouth was full most of the time, so he was kind of hard to understand.
Uncle Benedict XVI wrote:
He lived in Gulfport, I think...Best port there is.
I've never spent much over 20 bucks on a bottle of port.
I don't like it that much.
Then again, I've never tried a bottle in the 50+ range.
I had cockburns about 30 years ago and had to take antibiotics
fishinguitarman wrote:
Hey! I apologized for that, even offered to absolve you of your sins and give you a "Jim fixed it for me" badge to keep quiet. ****.
Still know how to do that thing with your tounge? You always were my favorite altar boy.
Come on, give an old man one last thrill, eh?
Sweet.
I have 3 tongue studs now, too!
As Jack Benny would say: Now cut that out.[ram27bat]
I'm cheap, Grahams
dubleuhb wrote:
LMAO! The older the better: Graham Porto Vintage 1980
Herradura Coleccion de la Casa Tequila Reposado Reserva Port Cask Finish - for a kick LOL
Presidential Porto 20yr Old Tawny - a starter offered in a cool decanter and Presidential offers a number of decent ports.
There is a difference between Ports:
Tawny Ports become tawny-colored from the oxidation they experience during their long maturation in porous wooden casks—generally 10 years or more, up to 40 years in some cases. They have a mellow, nutty, slightly woody, dried fruit character. Vintage Ports remain in oak barrels for only two years before bottling, and so retain their deep red/purple color and sweet, ripe fruit flavors. Made entirely from grapes of a single declared vintage year, they are usually the richest and most powerful of Ports, and age exceptionally well in the bottle.
This one rocks, Rick. That winery is 5 miles from my house, too...
