Wednesday, January 23, 2013

A Port Sampler

My spouse occasions a port in the mid evening and I have now started buying a price range of Ports attempting to narrow on a preference. One conclusion so far is price brings a more elegant and enjoyable sipper, as shown by the ranking below.

The comments are hers for this initial selection of four.

Cheers, Ww

RANKING & SHORT NOTES:

1.   GRAHAM'S 20 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT NV, Portugal,  20.0%  S  115g/L,  #620641  (500 mL)  $36.95 
CS
 

A General listing.  Notes:  "Richer, has an edge, deep nose!"

2.   GRAHAM'S 10 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT NV, Portugal, 20.0%  S 118g/L, #206508 $27.95  

CS
 

A General listing.  Notes: "Tad lighter, aromatic, Quite like!"

3.   POÇAS SPECIAL RESERVE TAWNY PORT NV, Douro, Portugal,  20.0%  S  106g/L.  #286229  $15.95 
CS
 
Released by Vintages on October 13, 2012 and rated 88 by Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (March 2010).  My notes:  "less aromatic, viscous, sweet!"

4.   OFFLEY LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE 'LBV' PORTO 2007,  Douro, Portugal,  20.5%  S  104g/L,  #070086   $19.95 
CS
 
Released by Vintages on December 8, 2012.  My notes:  "Flatter, not 'nosey', fruity"

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