The 1988 New Jersey Alba Vineyard Vintage Port, with 18.5% alcohol, costing under $20 and at maximum peak, scored 17 quality points on the Dionysian scale of 20.

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Served with Stilton Blue Cheese, the wine softened and married perfectly with the cheese. Some walnuts were also served and together, the wine and cheese made the evening.

This Port styled wine is from the Warren Hill and was Estate Bottled. I kept this for 28 years to prove to myself that aging makes a world of difference. In vino veritas.