Hi all,

I have just cracked a bottle of 1981 vintage Rovalley tawny port and just
want to make sure that it is safe to drink at this age since I don't have
much experience with port. It looks to be dark in colour, almost brown and
smells quite oakey.

Thanks for your help in advance!

Regards,

Clockmeister.

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> Hi all,
>
> I have just cracked a bottle of 1981 vintage Rovalley tawny port and just
> want to make sure that it is safe to drink at this age since I don't have
> much experience with port. It looks to be dark in colour, almost brown and
> smells quite oakey.
>
> Thanks for your help in advance!
>
Rovalley "port"? That's an Australian fortified wine, I believe. It is most
likely safe to drink, but whether it is any good is another question. It
sounds like being too old, but you should try a glass, imo, before you pour
down the drain...
Anders

Clockmeister wrote:

> I have just cracked a bottle of 1981 vintage Rovalley tawny port and
> just want to make sure that it is safe to drink at this age since I
> don't have much experience with port. It looks to be dark in colour,
> almost brown and smells quite oakey.


When wine gets too old it doesn't taste as good (or perhaps it doesn't taste
good at all). It doesn't turn to poison, and safety is never a concern.

Try it and see how it is.

--
Ken Blake
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