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