Absolutly great presentation, I travelld twice Fromm Lissabon to Porto through de Duro-Tal, I love these wines, the Region and the people.They are so guestfriendly….
In portugal we say it is the river, which is so beautifull and virtuous that the sun light it reflects and projects onto the hills, makes the grapes stronger and sweeter. Im not from douro valley, in my reagion we produce Dão wine (its not very good by international standards)
I remember the first time I visited Douro valley, I thought I could start writing poetry, it was so beautiful. We don’t have a lot of Dão wines represented in my country, but when I was in Portugal, I remember liking them quite a lot. 😉
Dão not really good? Are you kidding? It's gaining more and more recognition among wine enthusiasts and markets going head to head with Burgundy wines, both red and white.
Brother I am from the Douro but Dao and Bairrada have excellent wines. Every year that passes the other DOC’s are gaining recognition too and it’s great for all of portugal
Agnese - I would "love" to think one day you will visit Rutherglen, Central Victoria, Australia where you may discover some of the greatest fortified wines on the planet.
It is not a silly question at all. There are some producers, who are making drier styles (still sweet though) such as Dow’s. There are also some dry white ports available in the market. I have never seen vintage or tawny with age indication in dry style, though. But I should do more research. 🤔🤔🤔
Only a few brands of Ports which are locally manufactured..but the quality and taste of Portuguese Ports are amazing.. The taste of Sandeman's Ruby Port still lives in memory.. 🙏
@@prasadkarottunalankal729 To be honest, I wish more people would get to enjoy port wine, as it is very beautiful and historical winemaking region and wine style. 😕
It really depends on each style, I mean the oxidative styles can be stored open for longer, than ruby ones. I usually store my port wines quite a long time, really even more than month for the tawny styles. And always in the cold and dark place. 🤷♀️
I tried a ruby port that tasted and smelled almost exclusively like hoisin sauce. I certainly have some appreciation for the salty overtones with some sweet fruity undertones but it was quite hard for me to get through a 2 oz portion without holding my nose at the overwhelming salinity. I think I'll stick to Sauternes for now.
@@NoSediment I think just cheap! Bottom tier Sandemans is likely not a good starting point. As someone who orders a side of hoisin sauce with nearly every Chinese dish, I can see the appeal of the flavor. Perhaps just a bit too much here with a sort of oxidative quality that overwhelmed the fruit. I'll definitely give this wine a try again later on -- perhaps a Tawny as I think I'd enjoy the nutty nuances.
Just to help, it's pronounced the Duero VALLEY, with a hard 'V', and Val as in the female name VALERIE, not a 'W' so not Wally, which is a something of a joke male personal name! Otherwise excellent pronunciation and subject matter!
I must learn, I know. To be honest, I have my good and bad days. Sometimes it seems okay with the pronunciation, whole other times I just cannot do a simple word! Cheers and thank You for Your help! 🥂✨
@@NoSediment It is very nice of you to reply. I was not making fun of your diction, people that are native speakers from different regions have difficulty with words. Just funny when you're listening and you think you hear one thing and you know it's another. As an English speaker when I go to Great Britain they think I'm crazy.
Ein sehr interessante Video 👍🏻
Great video. Im big on California Cab’s and have always eyed the Ports at my local shop. Can’t wait to take the leap and try one
Thank You’ 🙏🏻 I do hope You like them, they are sweet though, but I think body and tannin structure could be similar. I love fortified wines a lot! 🍷✨
Just visited Douro Valley, great video !
I am going there this spring again, one of my favourite winemaking region in Europe! 🍷
Absolutly great presentation, I travelld twice Fromm Lissabon to Porto through de Duro-Tal, I love these wines, the Region and the people.They are so guestfriendly….
Ludwig, I completely agree. Porto and Douro Valley are great with their wines, landscape and people. 🍷
I loved the information about the different grape vayaraties. Sorry I couldn't help myself 😇
Thank You! 🙏🏻 One of my early videos. 🍷
In portugal we say it is the river, which is so beautifull and virtuous that the sun light it reflects and projects onto the hills, makes the grapes stronger and sweeter.
Im not from douro valley, in my reagion we produce Dão wine (its not very good by international standards)
I remember the first time I visited Douro valley, I thought I could start writing poetry, it was so beautiful.
We don’t have a lot of Dão wines represented in my country, but when I was in Portugal, I remember liking them quite a lot. 😉
Dão not really good? Are you kidding? It's gaining more and more recognition among wine enthusiasts and markets going head to head with Burgundy wines, both red and white.
@@killer0178 100% agreed! 💥
Brother I am from the Douro but Dao and Bairrada have excellent wines. Every year that passes the other DOC’s are gaining recognition too and it’s great for all of portugal
Agnese - I would "love" to think one day you will visit Rutherglen, Central Victoria, Australia where you may discover some of the greatest fortified wines on the planet.
Awesome video! :) Just getting into ports, still trying to figure out what i like
Thank You! ✨🍾🥂 I would say the best way is trough tasting. 😉
@@NoSediment i like the way you think 🤤 better get started!
I love port wine. Excellent to drink after a meal.
Yes, very nice digestives! 🍷
Great information!
Thank You! 🙏🏻✨
It may be a silly question, but are there any non sweet port wines? Or less sweet? Thanks
It is not a silly question at all. There are some producers, who are making drier styles (still sweet though) such as Dow’s. There are also some dry white ports available in the market. I have never seen vintage or tawny with age indication in dry style, though. But I should do more research. 🤔🤔🤔
It is unfortunate that these Ports are unavailable in Mumbai, India.
Please suggest..
Are there no ports at all? Or do You have available other producers? 🤔
Only a few brands of Ports which are locally manufactured..but the quality and taste of Portuguese Ports are amazing..
The taste of Sandeman's Ruby Port still lives in memory.. 🙏
@@prasadkarottunalankal729 To be honest, I wish more people would get to enjoy port wine, as it is very beautiful and historical winemaking region and wine style. 😕
How long can a bottle last once opened? How should it be stored?
It really depends on each style, I mean the oxidative styles can be stored open for longer, than ruby ones. I usually store my port wines quite a long time, really even more than month for the tawny styles. And always in the cold and dark place. 🤷♀️
@@NoSediment Thanks!
I tried a ruby port that tasted and smelled almost exclusively like hoisin sauce. I certainly have some appreciation for the salty overtones with some sweet fruity undertones but it was quite hard for me to get through a 2 oz portion without holding my nose at the overwhelming salinity. I think I'll stick to Sauternes for now.
It is fine, we should all drink what gives us pleasure. However, there might be a chance that this wine was ruined. 😓
@@NoSediment I think just cheap! Bottom tier Sandemans is likely not a good starting point. As someone who orders a side of hoisin sauce with nearly every Chinese dish, I can see the appeal of the flavor. Perhaps just a bit too much here with a sort of oxidative quality that overwhelmed the fruit. I'll definitely give this wine a try again later on -- perhaps a Tawny as I think I'd enjoy the nutty nuances.
Love port❤
Me to obviously ! 🙌🙌🙌
I love port...
Me too’ 🙈
Gets you pissed after a bottle regardless of its character
I have a crush on her. Aside from her knowledge, she looks very lovely
Hahahaha, You made my day. 🙏🏻🍷 thank You and cheers! ✨
Just curious： how big are your hands?
They are normal size, why?
Just to help, it's pronounced the Duero VALLEY, with a hard 'V', and Val as in the female name VALERIE, not a 'W' so not Wally, which is a something of a joke male personal name! Otherwise excellent pronunciation and subject matter!
I must learn, I know. To be honest, I have my good and bad days. Sometimes it seems okay with the pronunciation, whole other times I just cannot do a simple word! Cheers and thank You for Your help! 🥂✨
Did she just say "wind yard" ? Did she used to work in a dairy-born.🤯
It doesn’t sound like something I would say. English is not my native language, therefore some things might not be pronounced properly. 🥺
@@NoSediment It is very nice of you to reply. I was not making fun of your diction, people that are native speakers from different regions have difficulty with words. Just funny when you're listening and you think you hear one thing and you know it's another.
As an English speaker when I go to Great Britain they think I'm crazy.
Can you get drunk with this ?
Sure You can. :) if that is Your aim! 😂😉
Yes
What are your hands doing all the time? That is reason enough to leave ... and never come back
I don’t mind! 😉
Love ruby...hate tawny
Why is that?
What’s with the annoying hand movements?
What can I say, I am very excited when I talk about wine! 🤷♂️😂