Jul 18 2008
Port is Delicious… but strong!
Port is a wine that is great for after dinner (desert) and pairs with chocolate.
I discovered this delight at a local wine tasting of more than 20 wineries from Colorado. So, I decided to try more… different brands of Port… two types of Port (Ruby Port and Tawny Port).
Yes, I tried cheap and a little more expensive (keeping to my rule of not going over $20 a bottle).
Observations:
Breckenridge Port - Yum, but expensive! $21 for a smaller bottle (I only tasted it at the wine event, but my friend bought a bottle because she liked it, too)
Cockburn’s (just under $10) Ruby Red - the smell about knocked me out… I think this one must need to sit out for a little while before drinking. The color and body were good. If I get this one again, I will let it breathe for a little while and drink from a glass that my nose doesn’t go into while taking a sip.
Taylor New York Label ($4) - The bottle said it was good on ice. It was a little thin even without the ice. Not bad. Not sure if I would purchase it again.
Sheffield Tawny Port - good, but couldn’t have it with something sweet because it tasted like nuts and raisins to me.
Graham’s Six Grapes ($17) - Ruby - Good, not overpowering with the smell, yummy, but boy did my head hurt after two tiny glasses the night before
I know the Ruby Port will go good with chocolate. I hope to find the perfect combination… I will keep trying.
7-18-08
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