Apologies if this is a naive question, but I am just getting introduced to Port and was wondering if there are any unique characteristics common to particular shippers? (For example, Dow's is dry, Fonseca is fruity, Graham's is austere, etc.)
I understand that different vintages from the same shipper can differ greatly, but I was wondering if there are any common defining characteristics that you look for in a particular shipper, year to year.
General characteristics of different shippers
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Alex Bridgeman
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Re: General characteristics of different shippers
I always and consistently find Warre to be beautifully balanced and very elegant, especially when mature.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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SushiNorth
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Re: General characteristics of different shippers
Conveniently, a number of us have asked this exact question 
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JoshDrinksPort
Port wine should perhaps be added -- A Trollope
Port wine should perhaps be added -- A TrollopeRe: General characteristics of different shippers
I admit to laziness! Thanks for the links.SushiNorth wrote: ↑23:04 Fri 29 Mar 2019 Conveniently, a number of us have asked this exact question