A little to Port

A prospective bon viveur asks

Having recently inherited some very fine port (or so I am told) and put it all into racks, I notice that one of the very fine bottles has a leak.  Should I drink it, re-cork it or re-bottle it?

Aug 13th, 2008

4 lacklustre pieces of inspiration on “A little to Port”

  1. Consultant C Says:
    August 14th, 2008 at 4:25 am

    I once witnessed a very wise man who exclaimed “Port is poison!” before promptly falling off the table. The evidence was so compelling that I am afraid I have to recommend a fourth option.

  2. Consultant G Says:
    August 14th, 2008 at 8:53 am

    Providing it is a minor leak (ie not emptying the bottle) it should not be a problem., The port shall not turn to vinegar, but may becoem a little ‘flat’ in taste. That said of course, have you got a very special occasion that you were saving it for ? If not, why not open it now and let your mates enjoy a wee (and i stress wee in the case of Consultant C) glass.

  3. The grouse Says:
    August 14th, 2008 at 8:56 am

    Wait until it is windy - any port in a storm !

  4. T Ipsy Says:
    August 14th, 2008 at 9:31 am

    surely that means you should be drinking the cheap stuff?

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