decanting a port

[scottie]

I'm celebrating with an 85 vintage Dow Port and could use some advice on how to decant before the guest arrive. I heard coffee filters may work, but if anyone has any poor man recommendations they would be greatly appreciated.
Also, should I serve it at Room temperature?

[wdonovan]

"...has any poor man recommendations..."

How much does your store charge for coffee filters? Maybe it's time to comparison shop <LOL>.

[hotwine]

I don't decant or filter a Port. Room temp is fine.

I only use a coffee filter on other red wines if I've managed to crumble the cork while trying to remove it (and if the cork disintegrates under the screw, have found the wine is quite often dead, anyway).

[winoweenie]

Hi Scottie and welcome to the board. I personally decant all of the older Vintage Ports as they throw Booque sediment. A coffee filter will work but make sure you have a wide mouth decanter as this is a slow process. There's a great filter in chrome available I use that works great. Cost is arounf 20 bucks if memory serves. Have fun. WW