based on location, aspect, and soil – Taylor’s has Vargellas, Fonseca has Guimareans, and Graham’s has Malvedos. Late Bottled Vintage – LBV is the moniker for this type of vintage port. Late Bottled Vintage Ports also show the year on the label and are solid examples of port from a single vintage. They are also very affordable ports that run about half the price. The process for making LBV’s is different – these ports age in the barrel for four to six years before they are bottled, and in some cases are allowed to age a few more years in bottle before being hitting the market. This “pre-aging” process essentially smooths out the port and renders some aged flavor characteristics, making LBV’s ready to drink upon release. If you are finding yourself in golf hibernation and looking for some warmth this winter, why not settle next to the fireplace with a “vintage” glass of port?
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