
I now can create new images in my head. Port does not need to be limited to a fireside chat after dinner. Soak dried fruit in it and serve it on top of a duck breast. You can even get crazy and serve it pre-dinner. Everyone loves brie en cruet as an appetizer, try a glass of port with it. It is about getting past the immediate sweet flavor and tasting the individual fruits and even the sometimes present brandy.
I was not about to end my stint in America's wine growing region without bringing home a bottle of port to signify my pallet's growth. After enjoying the Benziger Family Winery (Biodynamic Wine Makers) and purchasing their award winning 2008 Bella Luna Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley(first pinot noir to win against the French in competition), I could not help but take their advice and visit their other winery Imagery Estate Winery. There I purchased my first bottle of 2007 Petite Sirah Port.
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Benziger Pinot Noir |
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Imagery Port and Snifter |