Port Wine

[PlacidCasual]

I've always been partial to a little Port and I was bought a case of Offley's Boa Vista Port 1977 donkeys years ago and have on rare occasions been drinking over the last decade. Most recently Christmas Eve in my new home, it was delicious.

I've also, potentially rather rashly, just bought a case of Offley's Boa Vista 2011 Vintage Port. Now I only have another 20 years before I can drink it. I'm tempted to make another such purchase in 5 or so years time and build up a little cellar of quality Port.

I'm assuming there are other Port lovers out, what are your Port habits and do you have any recommendations for a novice looking to invest?

 

[PlacidCasual]

Too sweet for me, reminds me of mead. If we ever get a bottle as a present it goes in stews.

Burn the Witch! But more seriously most of the meads I have drunk have been relatively dry rather than sickly sweet. I know what you mean about Port but still love it.

Chri5 the idea of a Quinta tour appeals to me, I think once the sprogs are old enough I might try that, never been to Portugal so another place to try.

 

[PlacidCasual]

Thx Chri5, I'll give that a look.
taB when I said invest I may have given the wrong impression. I'm not going to buy to speculate definitely to drink. Thx for the recommendations I'll look the up later, but I'm thinking more the £40 a bottle now for in the future drinking.

As to Offleys my choice was based on I liked the case bought for me so would try again. It does have a good reputation and the Boa Vista is only very rarely released and certainly not every vintage.