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tizzo
Guest
Which glass is it supposed to be served in?? These glasses are very small. About 4 inches total. But I cannot figure out which one is right...
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tizzo
Guest
I've never had it before. I am excited to try it, but if I like it, then it will be something I will serve company... All of MY friends can be served in a styrofoam cup, but just for fun, I wanna act like I know what I'm doing, lol.
I'm learning how to make apple martinis, and am experimenting with watermelon martinis...
This is a little learning process.
I'm learning how to make apple martinis, and am experimenting with watermelon martinis...
This is a little learning process.
meowzer
Moderator
LOL...I have been experimenting with margaritas....the other night I experiemented a little too much....
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tangman99
Active Member
If I remember right, they had port when I was at a bed and breakfast in Savanah last year. I think they had the tall slender glasses set out for it. Not to my tasting though. I like Courvoisier cognac in a tulip glass.
This is what you need Tizzo if you want to try something really good.
This is what you need Tizzo if you want to try something really good.
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tizzo
Guest
Courvoisier cognac huh?? I guess I can try it, but I don't have that elaborate set up... I LOVE cabernet and Merlot type wines.... I was under the impression that port would be somewhat similiar. I have a bottle of the cheap stuff just to see if I even like it. It's six grapes I think...
I googled the glass and see what you all are reffering to. Those glasses I do not have. If I like it though I will get them.
And that cognac, same.
Oh and I have scotch that I will also be trying for the first time, however my hopes are not high since I'm not a whisky kinda person.
But you know, live and learn... cigars are next! KIDDING!!!
I googled the glass and see what you all are reffering to. Those glasses I do not have. If I like it though I will get them.
And that cognac, same.
Oh and I have scotch that I will also be trying for the first time, however my hopes are not high since I'm not a whisky kinda person.
But you know, live and learn... cigars are next! KIDDING!!!
colorado2step
Member
neithr of those are the ones cant think of the name but they are smaller then a juice glass and narrow. I have a set.
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by colorado2step
http:///forum/post/3049807
neithr of those are the ones cant think of the name but they are smaller then a juice glass and narrow. I have a set.
Why don't you take a pic of one of your glasses?
http:///forum/post/3049807
neithr of those are the ones cant think of the name but they are smaller then a juice glass and narrow. I have a set.
Why don't you take a pic of one of your glasses?
kjr_trig
Active Member
I don't believe either would be considered true port glasses, but the one on the left (the taller one) would be closer. My wife loves Port, so there is always a bottle in the house. Goes great with Rum Raisin ice cream.
http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Glasswar...Port%20Glasses
http://shopping.yahoo.com/s:Glasswar...Port%20Glasses
tangman99
Active Member
Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/3049765
Courvoisier cognac huh?? I guess I can try it, but I don't have that elaborate set up... I LOVE cabernet and Merlot type wines.... I was under the impression that port would be somewhat similiar. I have a bottle of the cheap stuff just to see if I even like it. It's six grapes I think...
I googled the glass and see what you all are reffering to. Those glasses I do not have. If I like it though I will get them.
And that cognac, same.
Oh and I have scotch that I will also be trying for the first time, however my hopes are not high since I'm not a whisky kinda person.
But you know, live and learn... cigars are next! KIDDING!!!
You don't need that. Just put hot water in another glass and sit the cognac glass over it. Works great. Swirl it and sniff it before you taste it. SNIFF IT SLOWLY! Not like sniffing a wine.
http:///forum/post/3049765
Courvoisier cognac huh?? I guess I can try it, but I don't have that elaborate set up... I LOVE cabernet and Merlot type wines.... I was under the impression that port would be somewhat similiar. I have a bottle of the cheap stuff just to see if I even like it. It's six grapes I think...
I googled the glass and see what you all are reffering to. Those glasses I do not have. If I like it though I will get them.
And that cognac, same.
Oh and I have scotch that I will also be trying for the first time, however my hopes are not high since I'm not a whisky kinda person.
But you know, live and learn... cigars are next! KIDDING!!!
You don't need that. Just put hot water in another glass and sit the cognac glass over it. Works great. Swirl it and sniff it before you taste it. SNIFF IT SLOWLY! Not like sniffing a wine.
tonysi
Member
Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/3049947
I'm no expert but I think you should NOT drink out of the one with the hot wax in it....
But the one with hot wax gives it spunk
http:///forum/post/3049947
I'm no expert but I think you should NOT drink out of the one with the hot wax in it....
But the one with hot wax gives it spunk
tangman99
Active Member
Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/3049954
Edit: for port, not the wax
Don't knock it until you've tried it!
http:///forum/post/3049954
Edit: for port, not the wax
Don't knock it until you've tried it!
spanko
Active Member
When you try it be aware that there are different types, sweet, semi dry and dry. The ones I like are a on the sweeter side. Port is made in Portugal by fermenting the grapes to a certain poin then fortifying the wine with brandy to stop the fermentation and leave some residual grape sweetness. To me the dryer ones are to medicinal tasting for my liking.
Here is a picture of the glass.
Also an interesting note on the serving of port;
"Traditionally, the wine is passed "port to port": the host will pour a glass for the person seated at their right and then pass the bottle or decanter to the left (the port side); this practice is then repeated around the table.
If the port becomes forestalled at some point, it is considered poor form to ask for the decanter directly. Instead, the person seeking a refill would ask of the person who has the bottle: "Do you know the Bishop of Norwich?" (after the notoriously stingy Bishop). If the person being thus queried does not know the ritual (and so replies in the negative), the querent will remark "He's an awfully nice fellow, but he never remembers to pass the port."
A technical solution to the potential problem of a guest forgetting their manners and "hogging" the port can be found in a Hoggett Decanter which has a rounded bottom, which makes it impossible to put it down until it has been returned to the host, who can rest it in a specially designed wooden stand known as "the Hoggett."
In other old English traditions when port is decanted, commonly at the dining table, the whole bottle should be finished in one sitting by the diners, and the table should not be vacated until this is done."
Sounds like a lot of fun doesn't it????
Here is a picture of the glass.
Also an interesting note on the serving of port;
"Traditionally, the wine is passed "port to port": the host will pour a glass for the person seated at their right and then pass the bottle or decanter to the left (the port side); this practice is then repeated around the table.
If the port becomes forestalled at some point, it is considered poor form to ask for the decanter directly. Instead, the person seeking a refill would ask of the person who has the bottle: "Do you know the Bishop of Norwich?" (after the notoriously stingy Bishop). If the person being thus queried does not know the ritual (and so replies in the negative), the querent will remark "He's an awfully nice fellow, but he never remembers to pass the port."
A technical solution to the potential problem of a guest forgetting their manners and "hogging" the port can be found in a Hoggett Decanter which has a rounded bottom, which makes it impossible to put it down until it has been returned to the host, who can rest it in a specially designed wooden stand known as "the Hoggett."
In other old English traditions when port is decanted, commonly at the dining table, the whole bottle should be finished in one sitting by the diners, and the table should not be vacated until this is done."
Sounds like a lot of fun doesn't it????
darthtang aw
Active Member
Which kind of scotch are you trying? If you went cheap don't even bother, the better scotches taste much better than the cheap crap they try to pass off as scotch.