And to date I have only had two, but the reason is this: they are big bottles and I am a small hobbit. And yes, I know I can put it away, but they have a higher alcohol content than wine, and you don't want to drink that much. It's like eating a too-big piece of cake, where after a while it doesn't feel or taste like cake any more it just tastes like putting spoonfuls of fatty butter in your gob.
A port night is a special occasion. Because this shit is also esssspensive.
A smaller bottle (350ml), can be $40-plus. Well, for the good stuff anyway. Maybe that is why I haven't ventured far into this world. But I do intend to remedy it soon and I hope you stay with me on the journey from port to port.
See what I did there?
Now Heitz has a lot of tasty wines, which early in my experience, seemed very hit and miss. Their wines are also very expensive, like $50 plus for the cab, and it was just out of my range. It didn't rope me in at the tasting and I couldn't afford to take a chance on that horse. But they are merely an acquaintance at the moment, mysterious and intriguing. And I'd like to know them better.
But the port had me at =Pop!=
This is sweet and approachable, but has an air of sophistication about it. You don't need a coat and a pipe while sipping this. 'cause it's baked right in to the crust!
Bottom line: Special occasion! Like whatever today is! Is it Thursday? Or Saturday? Anyway! Another day of living, of new experiences, an opportunity to be grateful for the little things.
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