Are there any good ports for, say, under $20? I've been drinking some cheapos from Trader Joes. I don't have a refined palette at all, and am usually pretty happy drinking cheap booze, but a little step up in quality would be nice.
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Good/ decent inexpensive port?
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mskerr
, Apr 30 2012 06:38 PM
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LindaK
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Posted 30 April 2012 - 07:28 PM
Look for Taylor or Ramos Pinto, their less expensive ports can be found for around $20 and they're very good.
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Peter the eater
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Posted 01 May 2012 - 05:42 AM
There are a number of good Dow's for $20 and under. I found a Lagrima Blanco for $16 last week -- very different from ruby or tawny.
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thirtyoneknots
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Posted 01 May 2012 - 07:15 AM
Graham's Six Grapes is or used to be around $20, and it's sort of the gold standard for Ruby Port in my book.
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Posted 01 May 2012 - 01:26 PM
I really like Warres Otima, which is about $16 for a 500 mL bottle.
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Jane Randahl
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Posted 05 May 2012 - 05:11 PM
My favorite cheapie is Niepoort Vintage Character Port. It's $15 wherever you can find it and has a dark, brambly taste in the style of vintage port. Great for dinner andy after dinner, the wine is a good balance of sweetness and bold berry flavor. This is part of a house of wine that has been coming out with amazing products for the past few years and is well worth the price.
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