My goodness, isn't the internet a wonderful thing. Not only do I get to re-connect with my old pal KillerB, but I get to be helpful to a fellow long-suffering Ontario wine drinker. Oh, wait a minute, forgot that 'long-suffering" is no more needed in front of "Ontario wine drinker" than "three" is required before "triplets"!
Not to get off on a rant, of course.....
As for ports, all the 91s are reasonable good deals, by which I mean you won't get gouged with those as much as with anything older (sorry, ranting again....) I especially like the 91 Croft which is about $81 I think, ditto the 91 Vargellas and 91 Graham, each of which is very different from the other, if you want to try a variety of port styles. And all of these can be tasted now, though I generally prefer my ports much older.
Sadly, older vintages available here are scarce, and much more over-priced, and not as good. If you find any 83s for under $110 it will probably be the Gould Campbell or Smith Woodhouse, either of those would do, even the Quarles Harris in a pinch.
urotsukidoji: just noticed you show a picture of Carman's - 30 years ago I lived in the round building at the other end of Alexander Street - but sadly, only ate at Carman's once (it was a bit out of my price range....) We still stay occassionally at the Courtyard across the street.
And when you win the lottery, and buy a 70 or 77 Graham or Taylor, don't forget who gave you this sage advice - I'm only 5 hours away from Toronto!
So Alex, what's new? Looks like I'll be moving to Guatemala next summer - any board members there?
