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by urotsukidoji
20:31 Wed 19 May 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Favorite low to mid-priced vintage - what's yours?
Replies: 16
Views: 6801

Re: Favorite low to mid-priced vintage - what's yours?

I must say it is painful seeing what is available to you all out there in less regulated places, and at such prices..... oh well, I can always go to the LCBO for a cheap bottle of Taylor's... 63 VINTAGE PORT (TAYLOR FLADGATE) Portugal | Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman VINTAGES 985317 | 750 mL | $ 836...
by urotsukidoji
18:54 Tue 04 May 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 2095
Views: 816014

Re: Latest buy

One each of the following;

WARRE'S VINTAGE PORT 2007
DOW'S VINTAGE PORT 2007
FONSECA PORTO QUINTA DO PANASCAL 2001
QUINTA VALE D. MARIA VINTAGE PORT 2002
QUINTA DO CRASTO VINTAGE PORT 2004
CROFT QUINTA DA ROEDA VINTAGE PORT 2005
QUINTA DO NOVAL SILVAL VINTAGE PORT 2005
by urotsukidoji
17:41 Tue 27 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Decanters - what shape is best?
Replies: 26
Views: 25680

Re: Port Decanters - what shape is best?

Thanx! That is the exact info I was looking to confirm.
by urotsukidoji
02:09 Tue 27 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Decanters - what shape is best?
Replies: 26
Views: 25680

Re: Port Decanters - what shape is best?

That bottle that was open for 3 days.... do you just leave it in the decanter with the stopper (assuming you have a stopper) for the entire period of time? Do you pour back into the orig bottle. The only decanter I have with a stopper, has a glass one. and is not 100% air tight, I'm guessing 3 days ...
by urotsukidoji
14:22 Mon 19 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Glasses: what to buy; where to buy?
Replies: 73
Views: 36530

Re: Glasses: what to buy; where to buy?

Hey all, just wanted to say that after reviewing this thread, I purchased 4 Riedel Vinum Port glasses, and could not be happier. Thanks for the insight.
by urotsukidoji
13:36 Fri 16 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Decanters - what shape is best?
Replies: 26
Views: 25680

Re: Port Decanters - what shape is best?

Follow up question. I've read how a lot of people will decant every wine they drink, be it a $400.00 bottle, or a 5-buck cheapie. Others just decant the "big" bottles. My question to you all here is, if you have the time, do you try to decant all the port you drink? VPs, as well as Tanwies...
by urotsukidoji
19:50 Thu 15 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Decanters - what shape is best?
Replies: 26
Views: 25680

Re: Port Decanters - what shape is best?

I just picked up this one (not just for port) was $29.99 at "Canadian Tire"; http://www.wineenthusiast.com/final-touch-flavour-enhancer-aerator-decanter-set.asp http://www.finaltouchwine.com/WDA909.html The one I usually use for port kind of looks like the one here: http://cn1.kaboodle.com...
by urotsukidoji
20:49 Wed 14 Apr 2010
Forum: Beer, Spirits, Cigars, and Pork Pies
Topic: No passionate Whisky thread here?
Replies: 18
Views: 17613

Re: No passionate Whisky thread here?

I tend to the Bourbon side of things, and the odd Canadian ...currently on hand: Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve Forty Creek Port Wood Reserve (x3) Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Knob Creek Bourbon Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whisky Wild Turkey Rare Breed Woodford Reserve S...
by urotsukidoji
20:02 Wed 14 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Decanters - what shape is best?
Replies: 26
Views: 25680

Re: Port Decanters - what shape is best?

So I guess the traditional "Hoggett" http://www.haroldcox.com/images/products/silverware/27-4672-150x250.jpg would prob not be best with its narrower base. Another question, if the worst happens, and you can not finish the bottle you have decanted (I know, but it might happen), do you pour...
by urotsukidoji
19:34 Wed 14 Apr 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port Decanters - what shape is best?
Replies: 26
Views: 25680

Port Decanters - what shape is best?

Hello, what shape decanter do you find best for VPs? Do you use the standard wine decanters most seen these days (very wide base, very narrow neck) like this one:
http://www.wineexpedition.com/wp-conten ... -thumb.gif

Or do you use something else?
by urotsukidoji
18:03 Fri 19 Mar 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: Port / cheese pairings
Replies: 14
Views: 8229

Port / cheese pairings

Hello, I'm planning a small Port night/tasting with a couple friends. Nothing formal, no spitting, no notes being taken. Just plan to open a decent Vintage bottle, a 20 yr Tawny, and a standard LBV to compare and contrast amongst ourselves. We're all big cheese fans, so naturally I want to get a goo...
by urotsukidoji
15:29 Wed 06 Jan 2010
Forum: Port Conversations
Topic: A Port Timeline
Replies: 14
Views: 5936

Re: A Port Timeline

Very cool!
by urotsukidoji
14:25 Tue 01 Dec 2009
Forum: Beer, Spirits, Cigars, and Pork Pies
Topic: Home Brew!!
Replies: 11
Views: 8285

Re: Home Brew!!

I used to home brew wine back in my early - mid 20s..... just yesterday I was going through the bottles in my 250 bottle vintage keeper and noticed I still have a few from back in the day.... dated 1996. I wonder if they'll be drinkable, or pretty much vinegar.....
by urotsukidoji
15:42 Mon 30 Nov 2009
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from the great white north .... need some advice
Replies: 5
Views: 5490

Re: Hello from the great white north .... need some advice

bman (and all) thanks for the info.

Carmans - my fav restaurant of all time. eaten there 40 - 60 times over the last 20 years. Sadly, this 50-year old Toronto land-mark just closed for good. It will be sadly missed. The avatar image here is my little cyber-homage.
by urotsukidoji
19:30 Fri 27 Nov 2009
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from the great white north .... need some advice
Replies: 5
Views: 5490

Hello from the great white north .... need some advice

Hello, although I have been a fan of port for years, my experience has sadly been limited to the cheep stuff. You know, the usual selection of current LBVs, Rubys, and the occasional 10 yr old Tawny. (feel free to shed tears for my sad state) ;) Anyway, I want to get my feet wet with some vintage bo...