Comments on: A Quick Primer on Port and Port Accessories

By: Josh F.

Josh F. — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:48:26 +0000

Robert,

Thank you for adding some good information.

By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:18:14 +0000

You missed out

White Port – Usually drunk chilled, as an aperitif
Colheita – A Single harvest Tawny Port – Will have an year on it, as opposed to age (10, 20, 30 years etc). Tawny port is actually a blend of a number of years to produce an “average”, hence the age.

Also, depending on the type of port, determines how quickly it should be consumed after opening.

Vintage should be consumed within 24-48 hours of opening.
Colheita within a week
Tawny within 2-4 weeks
LBV or Ruby – 3-6 weeks
White – varies, but usually 2-6 weeks

These are general guidelines though.

By: Josh F.

Josh F. — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:25:33 +0000

Absolutely right Brian. And don’t wait too long to finish the bottle. In spite of the higher alcohol and the sugar, Port does tend to show the affects of oxidation after a week or so.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:42:48 +0000

And ideally store at 55 degrees before/after opened until gone, like a good red – correct?