TN: 1985 Warre Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 1½ hours - Deeply coloured, going slightly rosy on the rim. Raspberry syrup on the nose with an interesting twist of lemon grass. Smooth and elegant entry, full of licorice and red fruits. Complex in the mid-palate with a lot going on. The longer you hold the port on the tongue, the more subtleties show themselves - but this is very difficult not to swallow. The tannins are fully integrated, but can still be made out, but most of the structural elements are coming from the ripe acidity. The aftertaste is extremely long, but is subtle rather than big and powerful. Just as you think the aftertaste has gone, you move your tongue and suddenly it comes flooding back. Absolutely delicious and drinking beautifully. Just hitting its plateau. Unlikely to improve from here but no need to drink in a hurry. 91 points