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 Toddo
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 wine enthusiasts?
#6342842 - 12/06/06 11:13 PM (1 year, 11 months ago) |
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So I just got a 40 year old bottle of tawny port wine from Portugal. Anyone have any experience with this kind of port wine? I was surprised how strong it was. Its a very sweet, Carmely, strong flavor to it. I also see some sediment in the bottle.
I'm not a seasoned wine drinker, so any special way you guys enjoy them, tell me.  
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 Re: wine enthusiasts? [Re: Toddo]
#6343048 - 12/07/06 12:14 AM (1 year, 11 months ago) |
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tawny port with a peppery dish is bomb.
Even if its just a ceasar salad. Its a nice pairing
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Re: wine enthusiasts? [Re: Toddo]
#6343107 - 12/07/06 12:49 AM (1 year, 11 months ago) |
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I like good red wine most 
Never really drank port so I don't have a good opinion about that
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Toddo
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good to know. I'll give it a try
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Re: wine enthusiasts? [Re: Toddo]
#6343116 - 12/07/06 12:55 AM (1 year, 11 months ago) |
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On the beach in the Azores with a beautiful woman. 
Okay, not always an option, so maybe try white fish and and spicy rice.
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Re: wine enthusiasts? [Re: Toddo]
#6343118 - 12/07/06 12:56 AM (1 year, 11 months ago) |
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I love wine, but I can only afford the $7 bottles at the liquor store down the block. I am content. I also buy three buck chuck at trader joe's.
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Re: wine enthusiasts? [Re: Oregon]
#6343133 - 12/07/06 01:03 AM (1 year, 11 months ago) |
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if only.. if only. 
I'll make spicy dish tomorrow and try the combination out.
Stefan: When I was in the middle of highschool, I got really drunk off of red wine. I was gulping it down. I remember passing out and walking up feeling really bad the next morning. I never got sick.. but the taste of wine really nauseated me after that. It took years to developed a taste for it again. I'm really just starting to explore and appreciate the flavors of wines.
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Re: wine enthusiasts? [Re: Toddo]
#6343138 - 12/07/06 01:06 AM (1 year, 11 months ago) |
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Is 10 year port wine worth it? Not terribly pricey and if it goes good with spicy dishes I am down to the pound. IS a one year port wine worth it? What is port wine anyways, and why do you like it.
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Toddo
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From what I know (which is pretty little) a port wine is a sweet, thick wine. I guess Portugal is most notable for their port wines.
I have to say its quite strong and potent. Its very thick and carmely sweet tasting. And now that I'm thinking about it, I could definitely see it being a great combo to a spicy dish.
And the 10, 20, 40 years is how long its aged in the barrel. Its price goes up as its aged longer. I say just buy 10 year, get some spicy food, and we both report back in this thread tomorrow!
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Re: wine enthusiasts? [Re: Toddo]
#6343198 - 12/07/06 01:43 AM (1 year, 11 months ago) |
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I'm only enjoying wine since 2 years back or so, before that it was only beer. interesting to see how tastes are developing.
A few weeks back I read an article on how wines from 5-20$ can be as good as 100+$ ones, you just have to know which one!
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Re: wine enthusiasts? [Re: stefan]
#6343433 - 12/07/06 05:27 AM (1 year, 11 months ago) |
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Port is wine with brandy added to it then aged more. So kind of like a super wine, I've never tried it though.
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