Port Suggestions for a Bris

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SushiNorth
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Port Suggestions for a Bris

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Within the next month, my wife and I will have the good fortune to hold a Bris (jewish service for an 8 day old boy). Being a reform jew has its privileges, as mohels (who perform the Bris) require only that "a sweet wine be used" -- Kosher isn't necessary. You can all imagine my elation at being so well prepared for at least one component of the impending life-changing events.

Now the question comes "what bottle shall have the honor?"
  • It must be a good bottle, dodgy and unreliable port will not do.
  • It must be a worthy bottle. GC80 is very nice, but it is not nearly nice enough.
  • It must be sweet and not tannic. F85 is too young.
Here are some options:
  • Fonseca1977
  • Fonseca1970
  • Graham's 1966 This was selected, and it was delicious
  • Graham 1980
  • Dow 1963
Opinions?
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G66.

G80 is too young. F77 is either a) too young, or b) not worthy. D63... you said sweet. :wink:

F70 is also a good option, but I'd still go with the G66.
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I would say F70. Perfect balance in terms of age and sweetness. Congratulations!
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.. and reliability, I meant to add..
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Am I allowed to say that it should be a bottle with a proper capsule? There can be some ceremony to its removal.
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SushiNorth wrote:Within the next month, my wife and I will have the good fortune to hold a Bris (jewish service for an 8 day old boy). Being a reform jew has its privileges, as mohels (who perform the Bris) require only that "a sweet wine be used" -- Kosher isn't necessary. You can all imagine my elation at being so well prepared for at least one component of the impending life-changing events.

Now the question comes "what bottle shall have the honor?"
  • It must be a good bottle, dodgy and unreliable port will not do.
  • It must be a worthy bottle. GC80 is very nice, but it is not nearly nice enough.
  • It must be sweet and not tannic. F85 is too young.
Here are some options:
  • Fonseca1977
  • Fonseca1970
  • Graham's 1966
  • Graham 1980
  • Dow 1963
Opinions?
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Graham 1966 - should be a fabulous bottle.

Presumably the port is not just used for the sterilising effect of the alcoholic content...
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Personally, I would lean towards the 66 Graham - rich, smooth, complete. My favourite port.

As others have said, the 70 Fonseca would also be good. Spicy and powerful.
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g-man wrote:I believe g-man's invitation got lost int he mail ;-)
Mine too! As soon as this kid figures out when he'll show up, I do hope he'll get invites out to both of us :)
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AHB wrote:Graham 1966 - should be a fabulous bottle.
Presumably the port is not just used for the sterilising effect of the alcoholic content...
No no, drinking it is required. A few drops for him, the rest goes to the audience. It's important, though, that he get started on the right stuff.
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jdaw1 wrote:Am I allowed to say that it should be a bottle with a proper capsule? There can be some ceremony to its removal.
But not one of those hard plastic ones that you have to remove by holding it over a boiling kettle and prising it off with a blunt knife :shock:
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DRT’s mission accomplished: perhaps my making that jest was unwise.
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DRT Wrote/Responded

jdaw1 wrote:Am I allowed to say that it should be a bottle with a proper capsule? There can be some ceremony to its removal.

But not one of those hard plastic ones that you have to remove by holding it over a boiling kettle and prising it off with a blunt knife :shock:
How ironic the the bottle also needs a bris!--Can the Rabbi do that too? :roll:

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It's about time for me to make a decision -- Elijah was born a few days ago, weighing a healthy 8lbs 6oz. We're finally back from the hospital and settling in.
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Congratulations!! Wonderful news. Parenthood is loads of fun--and a challenge.

Now you have to hope for a good harvest for this year so Elijah will have proper things to drink in 20-100 years.
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Congratulations! :D
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Congrats Josh!
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Many congratulations!
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Congratulations!
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congratz josh

what'st he overunder on the 2013 being declared now ;-)
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