1995 Warre's LBV Port
Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 4:14 pm
2nd bottle of
Warre’s Late Bottled Vintage Port – 1995 [bottled in 1999]
This was so good and a very decent deal at the local liquor store that I went back and picked up another half case of this. Opened one up as it is showing very nicely right at the moment.
Unfiltered, driven cork. Not as spirituous in the early hours as the last bottle I tried of this, but definitely more tannic and disjointed.
After 4 hours of decanter time, it took was great and at 6 hours was perfect. Raspberries and grapes dominate the palate, with some plum, vanilla, and touches of chocolate mixed in on the mid-palate and on the finish. The tannins integrated themselves but provided a good backbone to a solid LBV. A touch of acidity was present but definitely did not distract from the drinking pleasure.
Overall, a solid LBV offering from Warre. Last time I had this Port, I decided I was not head-over-heals, but I think I have changed my mind. This will definitely take its place in my top 5 unfiltered LBVs. I still think that due to the solid tannic structure, this should age for between 5 years and a decade nicely. 92 pts.
Todd
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Warre’s Late Bottled Vintage Port – 1995 [bottled in 1999]
This was so good and a very decent deal at the local liquor store that I went back and picked up another half case of this. Opened one up as it is showing very nicely right at the moment.
Unfiltered, driven cork. Not as spirituous in the early hours as the last bottle I tried of this, but definitely more tannic and disjointed.
After 4 hours of decanter time, it took was great and at 6 hours was perfect. Raspberries and grapes dominate the palate, with some plum, vanilla, and touches of chocolate mixed in on the mid-palate and on the finish. The tannins integrated themselves but provided a good backbone to a solid LBV. A touch of acidity was present but definitely did not distract from the drinking pleasure.
Overall, a solid LBV offering from Warre. Last time I had this Port, I decided I was not head-over-heals, but I think I have changed my mind. This will definitely take its place in my top 5 unfiltered LBVs. I still think that due to the solid tannic structure, this should age for between 5 years and a decade nicely. 92 pts.
Todd
This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see the original note in context.