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AUGUST 2007
We explored the secrets this famous taste from Portugal and how well a fine port goes with a great Cuban cigar.
Tuesday 21 August 2007
The Restaurant Courtyard - The Horse and Trap, 3 Enfield Street, MT EDEN, Auckland.
Sponsored by Havana House and Lyndon tamblyn
CIGAR
Vegas Robaina Famosos
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Origin:
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Cuba
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Manufactured: Hand Made
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Gauge:
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Thick
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Length:
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127
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Format:
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Hermoso No. 4
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Ring:
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48
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Weight:
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10,86 gr.
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Score:
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8
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Presentation: 2 Layers in a Box of 25
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Vegas Robaina Famosos Review:
The taste of this "Robusto" is very similar to that of Don Alejandro, but, of course, with a shorter length. Its taste half way between medium and strong is balanced in great harmony with subtle sweet, woody and earthy notes.
More about Vegas Robaina
PORT Tasting
Welcome with a glass of Romariz white Port ( a Cocktail of white Port and tonic over ice.) This set the scene for an evening of delicious Romariz Port wine. Great information on Portugal, Port production and about the history of vin hos Romariz followed.
Total of Six Romariz Ports including tawny, aged and vintage Ports served.
Presented by Lyndon tamblyn “Cavaleiro”
Lyndon Tamblyn of Bulls has the honor of being a Port Knight after being enthroned into the Port wine brotherhood as a ‘Cavaleiro’ in Portugal in the year 2000.
As the Sole importer of Romariz Port, Mr Tamblyn enjoys presenting the comprehensive ‘Port' filo of Romariz Ports. Wine enthusiasts will enjoy appreciating and evaluating the various port styles, including; white port, young and old tawnies and LBVs (Late bottle Vintages). Mr Tamblyn will take you on a tour of Porto, the lodges, the vineyards and explain the production of Romariz Port wine.
One thing that all Port sippers will learn during the Port evening… “Is that Port comes from Portugal”
Romariz Vinhos S.A.
Founded in 1850 by a leading Porto merchant Manoel da Rocha Romariz.
Romariz is pronounced Roma-resch. Romariz enjoyed a century of supplying quality Port to the discerning markets in Brazil, UK and the Portuguese Colonies.
In 1987 Romariz was ‘reborn’ under British ownership and boasts one of the biggest comprehensive range of Port. Reserva Latina 10, 20, year old tawnies. Colheitas available 1944, 1952, 1963, 1994.
Gold medal; Late bottle Vintages, and award winning Vintage 1994 and 1997.
Year 2000 & 2003 have been declared a Vintage and is now available in limited quantities. Export is strong to USA, Europe, Brazil, UK and of course to New Zealand. With major shareholder investment Romariz is concentrating its resources on producing ‘Quality’ Ports rather than quantities of Port.
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