Port Wine Information

Question: I have a bottle of port wine unopened for three years is it ok to drink?

(Posted by: nilpat on 2008-12-09 13:53:29)

Posted by: David B on 2008-12-09, 14:13:28

It should be fine. Port is what is called a fortified wine, which means during the process of making it spirits are added. This prolongs it shelf life and also hits your head a little harder. The one thing you should be worried about is sediments in the bottle. I would recommend that you decant this bottle. There are devices you can buy for this or you can filter it through an unbleached paper coffee filter.

Posted by: mark on 2008-12-09, 13:57:07

Port will last quite a while given that it is fortified with spirits

Posted by: rockycoffee on 2008-12-09, 13:57:08

Hell yeah, dont hang about, get that stuff down your neck lol

Posted by: Gemma E on 2008-12-09, 13:57:15

Yes, if it wasn't a super cheap bottle you bought for a pound (or a dollar, depending on where you live) :) happy drinking.

Posted by: bonneville on 2008-12-09, 13:57:32

Course it will ill help you if you like

Posted by: old know all on 2008-12-09, 13:57:55

No. If it's a decent port, keep it for at least 7.

Posted by: trish s on 2008-12-09, 13:59:24

Ooooo yeah but have it with Brandy..If you're in doubt i'll take it off your hands,just to be friendly you understand.................

Posted by: Mikey C on 2008-12-09, 14:00:26

It will be fine as long as it has never been opened. If it has been opened then simply had the cap put back on and left for 3 years then it will have slightly oxidised giving it an odd taste. This will depend on the quality of the port.

Posted by: GoochKGB on 2008-12-09, 14:02:49

No Its Not,Its Not Because Sence its Stayed They For A Long Time Things May Have Crawled in It Or Other Stuff May Have Feel In To The Bottle.If Nothing Like That Happend It Would Be Ok Beacuse The Wine Would Be Fresh Still

Posted by: diver on 2008-12-09, 14:03:34

If it has never been opened it is ok to drink. Now if it has been opened and you are opening it again after three years you need to toss it from what I have read Port has a shelf life of 24 hours - 5 weeks depending on the Port. Hope this helps I'm drinking some now with truffles. Yum.

Posted by: kenny on 2008-12-09, 14:05:40

Well it may be ok but i suggest you send it to me to test , if its ok ille let you know . Ime a really good guy like that.

Posted by: Mark W on 2008-12-09, 14:06:06

Yes it should be OK But, you may have to decant it from the bottle into a decanter as there could be a sediment build up I if you our a glass & then stand the bottle up the sediment will pollute the rest of the port. So for safety sake decant the port & enjoy it

Posted by: Paul J on 2008-12-09, 14:54:49

If it says tawny and there is a number on the front of the bottle label like 25 or 30 I am sure will will die immediately upon drinking it. It just so happens that my company specialises in old port disposal. Send it to me and I will be sure taken care of. We also can dispose of a bit of unpasteurised old English farm cheddar if you have any of that laying around.

Posted by: beastseekbeauty@yahoo.com on 2008-12-09, 23:56:15

All ports are ok to drink if unopened. Vintage ports will last 10-100 years. Same with aged tawnies (have years listed on label, doesn't just say "tawny " port). Keep in a cool place after you open will last up to a month.

Posted by: 687SPV on 2008-12-10, 06:27:20

Enjoy a few glasses after lunch with a fine cuban.