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I've never been to a port tasting, sounds like it will be fun. I really enjoy port, we have several bottles of true port and some late Harvest Zins that many of the wineries out here refer to as port, but I'm sorely lacking in knowledge as to what makes a port great.


I've never been to a formal wine tasting either. We attend the annual International Wine Festival here in town and have done so for five years running now, but that doesn't count.

As for what makes a port great, we are hoping to look into that more tomorrow. I think i know what i like in a port, so far i prefer tawnies over rubies, the caramel, nutty and toasted flavours with some sweet, quick heat compared to the ruby flavours of more berry.
I'm just hoping they really open up something truly interesting.

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