My local Bevmo have this on clearance for $17.49.
Reg price is $34.99. WS scored it 90. Has anybody
tried this? How long to decant? Appreciate all responses. Thank you.

Great price: buy! I've tasted it a few times, and IMHO this is a Port for the cellar: it has all the structure to last for quite some time. I agree with JS's TN and rating. Should you like to try one now, I'd suggest a decanting time of AT LEAST 12 hours.

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Originally posted by StevieCage:
Great price: buy! I've tasted it a few times, and IMHO this is a Port for the cellar: it has all the structure to last for quite some time. I agree with JS's TN and rating. Should you like to try one now, I'd suggest a decanting time of AT LEAST 12 hours.

Thanks StevieCage. This is obviously the fringe benefit in joining this board. You get great TN advise from the experts.

Your welcome, oritz. Just make sure to post a TN when you pull the cork! This Pocas is perhaps the best QPR in 2000 VP available.

Stevie is absolutely right. It is a highly enjoyable port and for that price you can't go wrong.

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Originally posted by Ronnie Roots:
Stevie is absolutely right. It is a highly enjoyable port and for that price you can't go wrong.

I went back to the store today and bought all the 3 bottles at $17.49. Also bought a port glass (just one, the wife can't take the alcohol)and a decanter
but I forgot to buy the strainer. This would be my first attempt at VP. I plan to open one tomorrow for the weekend.

I'm a newbie to this hobby and I doubt if I can even recognize the nose and the palate like you guys can. I can probably only say if I enjoyed it or not.

ortiz, I agree with SC that the Pocas is likely one of the best QPRs of the 2000 VPs. I've had this 2 or 3 times and have 6 in the cellar. It was selling for $35cdn in Ontario and was reduced to $32cdn a while back.

$18us is a great price. If it's in your budget, buy 3 more and try them over the next 10-15yrs.

You'll notice this is black right out of the bottle, tannic with very appealing tobacco on the nose. Medium sweet, medium to long finish.

Decant it and taste a little every few hours to see how it evolves. I'd suggest 8-12 hrs is when you can start seriously drinking!! Save some for the next day to see how it is after 24hrs.

You'll find this is a great forum to get advice and info but remember to stick to what you like. We've all got different tastes, if you like the Pocus then you've found a great deal, if not, you can move on to another bottle of VP. Tasting different bottles/styles is what makes this hobby so much fun.

Enjoy.