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Within the next month, my wife and I will have the good fortune to hold a Bris (jewish service for an 8 day old boy). Being a reform jew has its privileges, as mohels (who perform the Bris) require only that "a sweet wine be used" -- Kosher isn't necessary. You can all imagine my elation at being so well prepared for at least one component of the impending life-changing events.

Now the question comes "what bottle shall have the honor?"

• It must be a good bottle, dodgy and unreliable port will not do.
• It must be a worthy bottle. GC80 is very nice, but it is not nearly nice enough.
• It must be sweet and not tannic. F85 is too young.

Here are some options:

• Fonseca1977
• Fonseca1970
• Graham's 1966 This was selected, and it was delicious
• Graham 1980
• Dow 1963

Opinions?

G66.

G80 is too young. F77 is either a) too young, or b) not worthy. D63... you said sweet.

F70 is also a good option, but I'd still go with the G66.

I would say F70. Perfect balance in terms of age and sweetness. Congratulations!

.. and reliability, I meant to add..

Am I allowed to say that it should be a bottle with a proper capsule? There can be some ceremony to its removal.

SushiNorth wrote:Within the next month, my wife and I will have the good fortune to hold a Bris (jewish service for an 8 day old boy). Being a reform jew has its privileges, as mohels (who perform the Bris) require only that "a sweet wine be used" -- Kosher isn't necessary. You can all imagine my elation at being so well prepared for at least one component of the impending life-changing events.

Now the question comes "what bottle shall have the honor?"

• It must be a good bottle, dodgy and unreliable port will not do.
• It must be a worthy bottle. GC80 is very nice, but it is not nearly nice enough.
• It must be sweet and not tannic. F85 is too young.

Here are some options:

• Fonseca1977
• Fonseca1970
• Graham's 1966
• Graham 1980
• Dow 1963

Opinions?

I believe g-man's invitation got lost int he mail

Graham 1966 - should be a fabulous bottle.

Presumably the port is not just used for the sterilising effect of the alcoholic content...

Personally, I would lean towards the 66 Graham - rich, smooth, complete. My favourite port.

As others have said, the 70 Fonseca would also be good. Spicy and powerful.

g-man wrote:I believe g-man's invitation got lost int he mail

Mine too! As soon as this kid figures out when he'll show up, I do hope he'll get invites out to both of us

AHB wrote:Graham 1966 - should be a fabulous bottle.
Presumably the port is not just used for the sterilising effect of the alcoholic content...

No no, drinking it is required. A few drops for him, the rest goes to the audience. It's important, though, that he get started on the right stuff.

jdaw1 wrote:Am I allowed to say that it should be a bottle with a proper capsule? There can be some ceremony to its removal.

But not one of those hard plastic ones that you have to remove by holding it over a boiling kettle and prising it off with a blunt knife

DRT’s mission accomplished: perhaps my making that jest was unwise.

DRT Wrote/Responded

jdaw1 wrote:Am I allowed to say that it should be a bottle with a proper capsule? There can be some ceremony to its removal.

But not one of those hard plastic ones that you have to remove by holding it over a boiling kettle and prising it off with a blunt knife

How ironic the the bottle also needs a bris!--Can the Rabbi do that too?

Mazel Tov!

It's about time for me to make a decision -- Elijah was born a few days ago, weighing a healthy 8lbs 6oz. We're finally back from the hospital and settling in.

Congratulations!! Wonderful news. Parenthood is loads of fun--and a challenge.

Now you have to hope for a good harvest for this year so Elijah will have proper things to drink in 20-100 years.

Congratulations!

Congrats Josh!

Many congratulations!

Congratulations!

congratz josh

what'st he overunder on the 2013 being declared now