2014 Pedroncelli Vintage Port Four Grapes, Dry Creek Valley
Tasting Notes
Aromas of blackberry, toffee, and cinnamon lead to deep flavors of ripe berry, caramel, and dark chocolate. A delicious and complex Port, well-balanced between the sugar and alcohol, with a rich and spicy finish. Cellar note: Although ready to drink now, this port will benefit from aging for the next 10 years.
Vineyard & Winemaking Notes
The grapes for this dessert wine came from Pedroncelliās estate vineyard in Dry Creek Valley. The four acre vineyard was established in 1995. The following Portuguese varieties are planted: Tinta Madeira, Tinta Cao, Touriga Nacional, and Souzao. They are harvested as a field blend and each contributes acid, color, and flavor components. This is our twenty fifth vintage.
The 2014 season began early as the drought shaped the year. The following warm days and cool nights allowed the port grapes to reach full ripeness with balanced acids. The result is a rich wine with a high concentration of aromas and flavors. Harvested in mid-September the fruit was brought to the winery, destemmed, and crushed. Fermentation takes 7 days and is stopped by adding neutral grape spirits. The addition of spirits (also known as fortification) stops fermentation, leaving just the right amount of residual sugar. The young wine is then aged in neutral American oak barrels over 3 years during which the wine softens and matures adding oak notes and complexity
Port Wine Loverās Dark Chocolate
Our Wine Loverās Chocolate Collection takes this idea one step further, creating a way for people to experience the subtleties of wine and chocolate together without a lot of guesswork or pretension. The 54% cocoa blend of these dark chocolate drops is expertly curated to complement the rich, sweet quality of many Port wines. Our 54% dark chocolates are a perfect after-dinner treat, served along with a small glass of Port, of course!
Specs
Vintage: 2014
Composition: 100% Port Grapes: 30% Tinta Madera, 30% Tinta Cao, 20% Souzao, 20% Touriga Nacional
Appellation: Dry Creek Valley
Aging: 5 years in neutral oak barrels
Alcohol: 19.0%
pH: 3.63
Total Acidity: 0.555g/100ml
Residual Sugar: 9.7%
Included in the Box
3-bottles:
3x 2014 Pedroncelli Vintage Port Four Grapes, Dry Creek Valley
1x Port Wine Loverās Dark Chocolate
Case:
12x 2014 Pedroncelli Vintage Port Four Grapes, Dry Creek Valley
The year was 1927. President Calvin Coolidge captured the imagination of nobody. Babe Ruth hit home run after home run powered by little more than whiskey and sausage. And John Pedroncelli, Sr. bought a vineyard and winery in Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County. Since then, two elements remain unchanged: the exceptional place the Pedroncelli family farms vineyards, and the familyās dedication to making fine wines.
Nine decades strong, we are still family owned and operated. It all adds up to tradition, heritage, and a family of wines you can enjoy with confidence.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Pedroncelli Port & Wine Loverās Chocolate
3 bottles for $44.99 $15/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $154.99 $12.92/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
We still havenāt opened any of the 2013s from the last offeringā¦ But if someone from Denver buys and is looking to split we would be in for 2 or 3. Iām sure they are great!
@knlprez Orderedā¦happy to share. If anyone else in Denver wants in let me know. Trying to limit cellar size and this has not helped, but maybe you can assist (and you can have the chocolate)!
@jdlantian@knlprez OK - if both of you want three, then the case is spoken forā¦if others from the area want to join we would have to figure out how to adjust.
@CObrent@jdlantian@knlprez
I also bought a case and would be fine with sharing up to 6 with Denver area folks. Just finished a bottle of 2013 the other night and it was wonderful.
@CObrent@jdlantian@knlprez@mtnzj
I would be happy to go half (6 bottles) on a case if itās not spoken for. Or could do a few less (or more!) if needed.
@CObrent@jdlantian@knlprez@mtnzj@omnipotentotter I would love some of this port. I know Iām late to the party but if anyone is ok with letting go a bottle or three Iām definitely game. Cheer CO folk, have a great weekend!
@danandlisa@kawichris650
Honestly, Iād be shocked if these are 750s. Itās the same price as last yearās 500s. The photo on the spec sheet on their site doesnāt list the volume like the photo here does. Itās a blank spot on the label. It would be an awesome score though, if it is! Great deal at either size!
@karenhynes@kawichris650 Karen. Happy New Year. I donāt care either way. I bought a case, considering two. I look on their website and it says the 2014 is 750ml. Again, I donāt care. My case last year is long gone.
I swear I remember seeing a Ped vintage port offer with 375ml bottles and I specifically passed on it due to the bottle size. That must have been on some other platform, or perhaps the 375ml spec was a typo and was eventually corrected.
@danandlisa@karenhynes@kawichris650@pedroncellifam I love ports, I love dark chocolate and I love Pedroncelli wines. I have a very nice mix of your wines aging in my ācellarā and am delighted to add some more. Thanks for checking in!
The 2013 is really good! This 2014 has higher residual sugar, though (9.7% vs 7.7%). This one is 5 years vs 3 years in neutral oak barrels. So this seems like it might be quite different than the 2013. We need a rat to make a comparison in the name of science!
@TimW@pedroncellifam Looking at 2009-2014 tech sheets it looks like pH came in pretty low in 2014. RS has sat in the 9-10% range except for the 2013, so maybe the 2013 is the outlier?
Iāve always loved this myself, and i have far too much port, so i got a three-pack. So much for ānot buying moreā.
Thanks for the remarks. While pH is an indicator, itās just that. Itās part of the overall equation that gives us balance. I havenāt looked at the tech sheets to see the differences, but I know our style and what drives it. You might notice slight differences in the TA as well. The ABV will always be right around 19% as that is how we suspend fermentation. And the RS target is in that 9% range.
This is always a fun wine. The white pepper aromas and flavors took me decades to define. When a friend offered me a still wine made from Touriga Nacional and said ācheck out the white pepper on the noseā I had an āAH HAā moment.
I love this wine as a dessert wine, but I also enjoy cooking with it!
Hope you enjoy your three bottles!
Was blessed to be able to enjoy those chocolate genache cupcakes in person at Pedroncelli on both the 2012 and 2014 RPM tours. This was the setup for our lunch in the wineryās barrel room. Food was served at that table in the background.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2014 Pedroncelli Port & Wine Loverās Chocolate - $25 = 13.88%
Just checking in.Sounds like your case is spoken for and since I love the Wellington, Winesmith, St Julian, and especially the Pedroncelli port, Iām getting a case. Not sure if there will be anything to split until I talk to the family. Iāll let you all know.
BTW, I think that Iām holding some port for a couple of you guys from a previous order.
I have the 2012 (sonās birth year) and the 2013. The 2013 is great, and the chocolates pair well with a lot of wines. Iām out of space at this point, and wasnāt going to buy any more wine for a while until we thinned out the heard. I canāt pass this up.
Will this be good in a few years if stored? Currently, I have an ample supply of wine, a few hundred bottles, at least enough to get me through the Covid pandemic. I would like to give some as valentines presents and store the rest.
@pidaly I noticed that I missed an important note near the top of the page, Coffee had not kicked in yet: Although ready to drink now, this port will benefit from aging for the next 10 years.
@pedroncellifam@pidaly Hi - glad it can be stored (sealed) for a decade or more. However, since these are 750ml bottles and my spouse doesnāt do port (and I have no way of re-sealing other than pushing the cork back in the top), how long is TOO long to leave it open on the counter? Drinking a full bottle, alone, sounds unhealthy!
I donāt know about unhealthy, but it certainly would be unwise!
Because of the higher alcohol, and the residual sugar, fortified wines store very well. If you have an inert gas option (like Private Preserve-or a Corvin) and refrigerate the bottle itāll last for months. If it just has the cork pushed back in and in a cool spot itāll hold for a week or two (Iād still refrigerate it). It will degrade a bit, but wonāt spoil. After that use it in a sauce, or make port soaked cherry brownies, or a port sundae (lots of recipes on our website). We never let a good partial bottle of port go to waste!
@CObrent@dirtdoctor@pidaly@rjquillin Havenāt tried one. A blogger buddy of mine did a pretty extensive study on wine preservation a while back. He found that the intert gas had the best effect and least negative impact on the wine. We also like the Coravin-but they are a bit pricey on the buy-in. (ours was a gift!)
@CObrent@dirtdoctor@pedroncellifam@pidaly
Purchased a couple hundred of them.
They work; I was a kickstarter.
I also have an Ar system I use, but these are handy for when Iām not home, and I give them as gifts with bottles of wine as well.
@CObrent@dirtdoctor@pedroncellifam@pidaly@rjquillin
I still swear by the Vacu-vin. When used properly, I have been able to store opened bottles for up to 10 days. The Repour device is definitely cool but even in bulk you pay $120 for 72 of them which are only good for 1 bottle apiece according to the manufacturer. I have preserved well over 72 bottles with Vacu-vin for 1/10th the price of the Repour and will continue to use it at no additional cost instead of having to shell out another $120 for the next 72 stoppers.
@CObrent@dirtdoctor@pedroncellifam@pidaly
The feature is the ease of use, but they are tall and may present a vertical storage issue, they canāt be horizontal. Claim is theyāre easily good for a bottle, depending of course on how many times you open it and the headspace. If you drink half and use one, then finish the other half, Iāve used it again on another bottle; youāve only used < 50% of its capability.
@chipgreen@pedroncellifam
Looking back, I didnāt really fully answer the question asked.
Customizable? Yup
Likely much better pricing than retail as well.
Retail is $1.67 each in the largest quantity (72) offered, but I have seen deals for less.
If I gift a quality, aged bottle, one of these is included.
Chip,
Long ago I did a Rat on one of the WW savers, a pump affair. It pulled the pressure down to about what youād get if you were at ~10,000 feet or so; not a great reduction. These do better, but, ymmv.
Iāll stick to these for when Iām not home and the Ar rig for when I am.
@pedroncellifam@rjquillin
RJ, I remember it well. I received the same item. My review was a little less technical than yours, haha. Still have it - never use it.
Havenāt had Pedroncelli Port, but havenāt found any of his I didnāt like. Iāve been craving some Port for months, but no one carries anything in the small town/county I live in. During this stay home for COVID era, I havenāt made the 60-minute round trip drive to Knoxville in a long while. In for 12.
was a bit concerned with the RS, but co-incidentally opened up a 2013 two nights ago, and thought āI wonder if this will be coming back.ā So was surprised to see it come up, as if it was destined to be. And if really 750, that put me over the edge fer sure.
Anyone in SC or Atlanta want to split a case? Iām in Midlands SC, but am in Charleston/Hilton Head regularly as well as Atlanta. (Definitely in for 3, but would love to get 6. Donāt have room for 12.)
Guess, I am in for a case. Only 3 - 2013 bottles left and those are 500ml. Look forward to the big bottles! The chocolate makes this deal even more fun.
Looks like itās not really necessary to provide any rattage on this one because of the enthusiastic comments. Due to shipping issues, I received the Pedroncelli Port this afternoon. And sure, Iām supposed to be working (from home), but since Iāve been missing the Friday afternoon beer cart at the office, Iāll take a break and confirm the positive feedback (for science).
As noted, itās definitely 750 ml. We used the Coravin since we were only trying a few ounces.
My significant other & I paired it with 60% Cacao chocolate, almond biscotti and smoked cheddar. It matched best with the chocolate, which is great since thatās part of this offer. But it was also very complementary to the biscotti and cheddar ā Iām looking forward to having this as a late-night treat.
In the glass, itās garnet in color. On the nose, the alcohol is discernible, with warm caramel and it reminded the spouse of the cherry tobacco used by his father.
On the palate, the tannins are not overwhelming, and thereās a lovely lingering finish, with a pleasant very slight burn from the alcohol, more caramel, and some nuttiness. I havenāt tried a lot of Port as a comparison, but I definitely recommend this one. Enjoy!
@kfroehlich
Donāt think I have ever seen wine plated before. Plus the greenery in the background and a little sunlight filtering throughā¦ nice staging!
Weāve got some of the 2011 and the 2012. Somehow we missed the 2103. I guess that justifies buying a whole case of the 2014 (?) Iāve heard the expression āa port in any stormā; well, we have our share of storms here in FL, so I guess Iāll be set for quite a while.
I never tried my 2013 yet, but after reading just a few of the comments and seeing the bottle size is also bigger, Iām in for another case. Iāll still sample the bottle I chilled earlier, but with my luck it would sell out if I waited any closer to the end of the offer.
/giphy problematic-silent-honey
Wanted to pop in after a long absence to say that I found that the wood-topped cork from a bottle of Lagavulin 16 is a perfect (squeaky tight) replacement for the standard Pedroncelli cork, assuming youāll be keeping an open bottle around for more than a day or two. (Not that you need to rush through your last drams of Lagavullin, but in case - like me - you have a full drawer of whisky corks saved ājust in case somedayāā¦ ).
@rjquillin Any SoCal meetups recently (or planned) that Iāve missed? āLifeā has gotten all of my attention lately, hoping 2021 will be an improvement over 2020ā¦
received my case of portā¦what a wonderful sight, a case of 750ml bottles. Only disappointment was getting 2 chocolate boxes instead of 4. Still great deal.
Delivered by Valentineās Day
2014 Pedroncelli Vintage Port Four Grapes, Dry Creek Valley
Tasting Notes
Vineyard & Winemaking Notes
Port Wine Loverās Dark Chocolate
Specs
Included in the Box
3-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$251 at Pedroncelli Winery & Vineyards for 12x 2014 Pedroncelli Vintage Port Four Grapes, Dry Creek Valley
$27.96 at The San Francisco Chocolate Factory for 4x Port Wine Loverās Dark Chocolate
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Pedroncelli Port & Wine Loverās Chocolate
3 bottles for $44.99 $15/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $154.99 $12.92/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2014 Pedroncelli Port Four Grapes
Is this really a question? Buy at least a case.
We still havenāt opened any of the 2013s from the last offeringā¦ But if someone from Denver buys and is looking to split we would be in for 2 or 3. Iām sure they are great!
@knlprez Orderedā¦happy to share. If anyone else in Denver wants in let me know. Trying to limit cellar size and this has not helped, but maybe you can assist (and you can have the chocolate)!
@CObrent @knlprez I could go in on 2 - 4.
@jdlantian @knlprez OK - if both of you want three, then the case is spoken forā¦if others from the area want to join we would have to figure out how to adjust.
@CObrent @jdlantian @knlprez
I also bought a case and would be fine with sharing up to 6 with Denver area folks. Just finished a bottle of 2013 the other night and it was wonderful.
@CObrent @jdlantian @knlprez @mtnzj
I would be happy to go half (6 bottles) on a case if itās not spoken for. Or could do a few less (or more!) if needed.
@CObrent @jdlantian @knlprez @mtnzj @omnipotentotter I would love some of this port. I know Iām late to the party but if anyone is ok with letting go a bottle or three Iām definitely game. Cheer CO folk, have a great weekend!
Yum, even though we drink less Port these days.
Went in for a case. Anyone in southern Vermont who would like a few, let me know.
At the time of this post, thereās no indication of the bottle size. Are these 500ml or 375ml?
My older bottles are 500ml, but at some point I think a switch may have been made to 375ml.
@kawichris650
Photo appears to be 750ml
@kawichris650 2013 are 500ml
@kawichris650 Zoom in on the bottom of the bottle, it shows 750 ml.
@kawichris650 the website says it is 750ml. Score!
@danandlisa @kawichris650
Honestly, Iād be shocked if these are 750s. Itās the same price as last yearās 500s. The photo on the spec sheet on their site doesnāt list the volume like the photo here does. Itās a blank spot on the label. It would be an awesome score though, if it is! Great deal at either size!
MEALS! DEALS! EELS! AWESOME!
@karenhynes @kawichris650 Karen. Happy New Year. I donāt care either way. I bought a case, considering two. I look on their website and it says the 2014 is 750ml. Again, I donāt care. My case last year is long gone.
Iām guessing these are 500ml.
I swear I remember seeing a Ped vintage port offer with 375ml bottles and I specifically passed on it due to the bottle size. That must have been on some other platform, or perhaps the 375ml spec was a typo and was eventually corrected.
@danandlisa @karenhynes @kawichris650 they are 750ml
@danandlisa @karenhynes @kawichris650 @pedroncellifam I love ports, I love dark chocolate and I love Pedroncelli wines. I have a very nice mix of your wines aging in my ācellarā and am delighted to add some more. Thanks for checking in!
@danandlisa @davidd13 @karenhynes @kawichris650 Thanks. Thatās really kind of you!
Any NYC folks want to split?
@longtones I am down! Sign me up for half!
@longtones Absolutely!
@InFrom
/giphy benevolent-surging-pirate
Case for sure
/giphy rocky-uninvited-barracuda
has it been a year already?
@revmem actually last year seems like it was five yearsā¦
@revmem
Why God? Why do you hate my bank account! Case on itās way. I love their wines and ageable port is something I need in my collection.
The 2013 is really good! This 2014 has higher residual sugar, though (9.7% vs 7.7%). This one is 5 years vs 3 years in neutral oak barrels. So this seems like it might be quite different than the 2013. We need a rat to make a comparison in the name of science!
@TimW @Winedavid49
Iād be on cloud 9 if I was lucky enough to be that lab rat.
@TimW @pedroncellifam Looking at 2009-2014 tech sheets it looks like pH came in pretty low in 2014. RS has sat in the 9-10% range except for the 2013, so maybe the 2013 is the outlier?
Iāve always loved this myself, and i have far too much port, so i got a three-pack. So much for ānot buying moreā.
@radiolysis @TimW
Thanks for the remarks. While pH is an indicator, itās just that. Itās part of the overall equation that gives us balance. I havenāt looked at the tech sheets to see the differences, but I know our style and what drives it. You might notice slight differences in the TA as well. The ABV will always be right around 19% as that is how we suspend fermentation. And the RS target is in that 9% range.
This is always a fun wine. The white pepper aromas and flavors took me decades to define. When a friend offered me a still wine made from Touriga Nacional and said ācheck out the white pepper on the noseā I had an āAH HAā moment.
I love this wine as a dessert wine, but I also enjoy cooking with it!
Hope you enjoy your three bottles!
Hereās the famous cupcake recipe:
Yield about 36 - 2ā cupcakes.
By Maureen Davison
Note: This is an adaptation of Tartin Bakeryās Chocolate Chiffon Cake
Cupcakes
Ingredients:
Preheat oven to 325 F.
Sift:
Ā½ cup + 6 Tbl. all-purpose flour
Ā¼ cup cocoa, unsweetened
Mix in:
Ā¾ cup granulated sugar
1tsp. baking powder
3/8 tsp salt
Mix in:
Ā¼ cup melted unsalted butter
3 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
Ā½ cup J. Pedroncelli Port
Beat to soft peaks:
5 egg whites (2/3 cup)
Pinch crĆØme tartar
2 Tbl. sugar
Fold into flour-egg mixture.
Preparation:
Pour into paper-lined mini muffin/cupcake pans and bake about 15 min or until springs back when touched.
Remove from oven & cool.
Port Ganache Frosting
Ingredients:
Reduce to 2 tablespoons:
1 cup J. Pedroncelli Port
Melt over bain marie (water bath):
6 oz. semi sweet chocolate
Stir to combine. Ā½ cup heavy cream
2 Tbl. Pedroncelli Port
Add: 2 Tbl reduced port
Preparation:
Let cool until spreading or piping consistency. Then decorate away.
Serve With:
Port
@kawichris650
Was blessed to be able to enjoy those chocolate genache cupcakes in person at Pedroncelli on both the 2012 and 2014 RPM tours. This was the setup for our lunch in the wineryās barrel room. Food was served at that table in the background.
@chipgreen @kawichris650 @rpm
Those were the days.
In for a case. Iāve loved this stuff since I visited their winery.
If you want some in San Diego, let me know.
@accs I should have read thru the whole threadā¦
Somehow I missed the '13, need to find a bottle or two of that one.
@rjquillin made me look, I have a '12 to share, but no 13.
Yours if you want it.
@apathy0
Iām fat with '12s, but thanks for the offer.
You in San Diego too?
@rjquillin
Not even close, but I have bubble wrap.
(connecticut)
Happy Valentineās Day to meā¦!
/giphy fictional-short-land
I am in for a case if anyone wants some - Boston area and So NH.
The 2013 was friggin delicious! Been waiting for this offer! In for a case
About the only wine I donāt have at the moment. In for three.
/giphy accidental-billowy-letter
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2014 Pedroncelli Port & Wine Loverās Chocolate - $25 = 13.88%
@chipgreen @lonadoonage @pjmartin @boatman72 @marikar. Anybody interested, or is that a stupid question???
@mrn1 I admittedly donāt really understand port so Iād be in for 2 to see
@lonadoonage This has the possibility of becoming your quarantine BFF!
@mrn1
Yes, please. I am good for up to 4.
@mrn1 I would take a pair or 3 if it makes the split easier. Great price and will last for ever so why not?
@chipgreen @lonadoonage @pjmartin I have a case heading our way!
@mrn1 @chipgreen @lonadoonage @pjmartin @marikar @scott0210
Just checking in.Sounds like your case is spoken for and since I love the Wellington, Winesmith, St Julian, and especially the Pedroncelli port, Iām getting a case. Not sure if there will be anything to split until I talk to the family. Iāll let you all know.
BTW, I think that Iām holding some port for a couple of you guys from a previous order.
@chipgreen @lonadoonage @marikar @mrn1 @pjmartin @scott0210 BTWā¦did everyone note that these are 750ml bottles!! OUTSTANDING QPR!!
@Boatman72 @chipgreen @lonadoonage @marikar @pjmartin @scott0210 Just makes the deal that much sweeter!
@Boatman72 @chipgreen @lonadoonage @marikar @pjmartin @scott0210 Let us know if your case needs to be split, we could combine the two for the gang
@Boatman72 @chipgreen @marikar @mrn1 @pjmartin @scott0210 I said 2, but am happy to take 3-4
In for a case, Iāve always liked this combo!
/giphy tonal-obtuse-scale
I have the 2012 (sonās birth year) and the 2013. The 2013 is great, and the chocolates pair well with a lot of wines. Iām out of space at this point, and wasnāt going to buy any more wine for a while until we thinned out the heard. I canāt pass this up.
/giphy actually-wounded-frankenstein
Anyone in Orlando want to split a case with me?
I assume these are 375ml bottles?
@lionel47 The winery said above they are 750 mL
Will this be good in a few years if stored? Currently, I have an ample supply of wine, a few hundred bottles, at least enough to get me through the Covid pandemic. I would like to give some as valentines presents and store the rest.
@pidaly I noticed that I missed an important note near the top of the page, Coffee had not kicked in yet: Although ready to drink now, this port will benefit from aging for the next 10 years.
@pidaly Yeah based on the 2013, and most vintage ports in general, Iād say this is definitely something that could be stored for many years.
@pidaly It ages wonderfully. I had the 1990 about 7 or 8 years ago. It was OUT STANDING!
@pedroncellifam @pidaly Hi - glad it can be stored (sealed) for a decade or more. However, since these are 750ml bottles and my spouse doesnāt do port (and I have no way of re-sealing other than pushing the cork back in the top), how long is TOO long to leave it open on the counter? Drinking a full bottle, alone, sounds unhealthy!
@CObrent @pidaly
I donāt know about unhealthy, but it certainly would be unwise!
Because of the higher alcohol, and the residual sugar, fortified wines store very well. If you have an inert gas option (like Private Preserve-or a Corvin) and refrigerate the bottle itāll last for months. If it just has the cork pushed back in and in a cool spot itāll hold for a week or two (Iād still refrigerate it). It will degrade a bit, but wonāt spoil. After that use it in a sauce, or make port soaked cherry brownies, or a port sundae (lots of recipes on our website). We never let a good partial bottle of port go to waste!
@CObrent @pedroncellifam @pidaly
Hi Ed.
Got a link to those recipes for the lazy ones?
And a reminder how well Pedroncelli treats orders from 'matesā¦
@CObrent @pidaly @rjquillin www.pedroncelli.com/recipes
@CObrent @pedroncellifam @pidaly @rjquillin
Has anyone tried using one of these Repour devices? Been tempted to order some and try it out.
@CObrent @dirtdoctor @pidaly @rjquillin Havenāt tried one. A blogger buddy of mine did a pretty extensive study on wine preservation a while back. He found that the intert gas had the best effect and least negative impact on the wine. We also like the Coravin-but they are a bit pricey on the buy-in. (ours was a gift!)
@CObrent @dirtdoctor @pedroncellifam @pidaly
Purchased a couple hundred of them.
They work; I was a kickstarter.
I also have an Ar system I use, but these are handy for when Iām not home, and I give them as gifts with bottles of wine as well.
@CObrent @dirtdoctor @pidaly @rjquillin very cool-what is the cost? and are they customizeable?
@CObrent @dirtdoctor @pedroncellifam @pidaly @rjquillin
I still swear by the Vacu-vin. When used properly, I have been able to store opened bottles for up to 10 days. The Repour device is definitely cool but even in bulk you pay $120 for 72 of them which are only good for 1 bottle apiece according to the manufacturer. I have preserved well over 72 bottles with Vacu-vin for 1/10th the price of the Repour and will continue to use it at no additional cost instead of having to shell out another $120 for the next 72 stoppers.
@CObrent @dirtdoctor @pedroncellifam @pidaly
The feature is the ease of use, but they are tall and may present a vertical storage issue, they canāt be horizontal. Claim is theyāre easily good for a bottle, depending of course on how many times you open it and the headspace. If you drink half and use one, then finish the other half, Iāve used it again on another bottle; youāve only used < 50% of its capability.
@chipgreen @pedroncellifam
Looking back, I didnāt really fully answer the question asked.
Customizable? Yup
Likely much better pricing than retail as well.
Retail is $1.67 each in the largest quantity (72) offered, but I have seen deals for less.
If I gift a quality, aged bottle, one of these is included.
Chip,
Long ago I did a Rat on one of the WW savers, a pump affair. It pulled the pressure down to about what youād get if you were at ~10,000 feet or so; not a great reduction. These do better, but, ymmv.
Iāll stick to these for when Iām not home and the Ar rig for when I am.
@pedroncellifam @rjquillin
RJ, I remember it well. I received the same item. My review was a little less technical than yours, haha. Still have it - never use it.
Havenāt had Pedroncelli Port, but havenāt found any of his I didnāt like. Iāve been craving some Port for months, but no one carries anything in the small town/county I live in. During this stay home for COVID era, I havenāt made the 60-minute round trip drive to Knoxville in a long while. In for 12.
These are a great value at this price for 500 ml bottles, but at a 750 ml?! Off the charts!
@klezman Yeahā¦the price is going up on them, but I didnāt have time to do it before this offerā¦buy up now!
@pedroncellifam Thanks. We love your wines and this comment, well, we just added another case to our already purchased order.
was a bit concerned with the RS, but co-incidentally opened up a 2013 two nights ago, and thought āI wonder if this will be coming back.ā So was surprised to see it come up, as if it was destined to be. And if really 750, that put me over the edge fer sure.
/giphy sturdy-evasive-company
Anyone in SC or Atlanta want to split a case? Iām in Midlands SC, but am in Charleston/Hilton Head regularly as well as Atlanta. (Definitely in for 3, but would love to get 6. Donāt have room for 12.)
/giphy sweet-owlish-sneeze
Apparently port has an odd effect on meā¦
Guess, I am in for a case. Only 3 - 2013 bottles left and those are 500ml. Look forward to the big bottles! The chocolate makes this deal even more fun.
/giphy prissy-hot-rail
You had me at Port!.. and Pedroncelli to boot!
Looks like itās not really necessary to provide any rattage on this one because of the enthusiastic comments. Due to shipping issues, I received the Pedroncelli Port this afternoon. And sure, Iām supposed to be working (from home), but since Iāve been missing the Friday afternoon beer cart at the office, Iāll take a break and confirm the positive feedback (for science).
As noted, itās definitely 750 ml. We used the Coravin since we were only trying a few ounces.
My significant other & I paired it with 60% Cacao chocolate, almond biscotti and smoked cheddar. It matched best with the chocolate, which is great since thatās part of this offer. But it was also very complementary to the biscotti and cheddar ā Iām looking forward to having this as a late-night treat.
In the glass, itās garnet in color. On the nose, the alcohol is discernible, with warm caramel and it reminded the spouse of the cherry tobacco used by his father.
On the palate, the tannins are not overwhelming, and thereās a lovely lingering finish, with a pleasant very slight burn from the alcohol, more caramel, and some nuttiness. I havenāt tried a lot of Port as a comparison, but I definitely recommend this one. Enjoy!
@kfroehlich
Plus the greenery in the background and a little sunlight filtering throughā¦ nice staging!
Donāt think I have ever seen wine plated before.
@chipgreen I was trying to capture the wineās color against a white background - not sure I was successful.
@kfroehlich thank you for reviewing even after the late arrival. and yes, pic looks great.
āNever bought port before.ā Guess I canāt say that anymore.
/giphy divergent-mad-taste
@jeffcohen Well, it wonāt be your last! We went to Portugal last February. Fantastic!
@FritzCat @jeffcohen
Just in time. Good thing you didnāt get stuck there!
@chipgreen @FritzCat @jeffcohen There are worse places to be stuck ā great food and wine, nice sceneryā¦
@chipgreen @InFrom @jeffcohen Wanna go back, but next trip will be Northern Italy for Amarone.
We popped one of our '13 Ped Ports post dinner, and are thoroughly enjoying it with some chocolates this evening.
Looking forward to trying this vintage! Thanks Ed and David!
/giphy lacking-shy-knot
oh boyā¦gotta try this
/giphy alluring-natty-beer
@NatasG Wrong site!
/giphy flustered-finicky-head
This stuff is amazing!!!
Weāve got some of the 2011 and the 2012. Somehow we missed the 2103. I guess that justifies buying a whole case of the 2014 (?) Iāve heard the expression āa port in any stormā; well, we have our share of storms here in FL, so I guess Iāll be set for quite a while.
I never tried my 2013 yet, but after reading just a few of the comments and seeing the bottle size is also bigger, Iām in for another case. Iāll still sample the bottle I chilled earlier, but with my luck it would sell out if I waited any closer to the end of the offer.
/giphy problematic-silent-honey
Ed, why is this not sold out!?
@pedroncellifam must have had an entire cellar full of this and needed to clean up to make room?
/giphy gorgeous-combative-jelly
love pedroncelli port!
only got a 3 pack. shouldnāt be buying anything, but resistance is futile
@mommadeb Under the wire!
@mommadeb
And youāve been rather quiet for some time now.
@rjquillin sorry. Been crazy busy at work. And other than that i have no excuseā¦i promise Iāll do better
Wanted to pop in after a long absence to say that I found that the wood-topped cork from a bottle of Lagavulin 16 is a perfect (squeaky tight) replacement for the standard Pedroncelli cork, assuming youāll be keeping an open bottle around for more than a day or two. (Not that you need to rush through your last drams of Lagavullin, but in case - like me - you have a full drawer of whisky corks saved ājust in case somedayāā¦
).
@dbarrym Always have some T-caps in the drawer.
@rjquillin
Any SoCal meetups recently (or planned) that Iāve missed? āLifeā has gotten all of my attention lately, hoping 2021 will be an improvement over 2020ā¦ 
received my case of portā¦what a wonderful sight, a case of 750ml bottles. Only disappointment was getting 2 chocolate boxes instead of 4. Still great deal.
I used my first bottle for Gordon Ramsayās cranberry sauce with apples and it was delicious!!
https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/recipes/cranberry-sauce/