Ramos Pinto 2000 Vintage Port

[dcandohio]

I was lucky enough a few years ago to be invited twice to teach a graduate course in Lisbon. From there it is a pleasant 3 hour ride on a swanky fast train to Porto. My ex and I acquired this bottle of 2000 vintage from the Ramos Pinto port cave in 2003. I drank the remaining half bottle with friends last night. Wow. A really nice port. I don't know how that vintage ranks, or how that particular port was ranked, but it was lovely. And it was fitting to share this treat with the friends who have been so supportive while I am recovering from the breakup. Life goes on, and it goes on happily with a good port.