1994 Warre Porto Vintage

Community Tasting Notes (220) Avg Score: 93.2 points

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  4/11/2024 - SirFred wrote:

  Upon opening, it smelled like an old wood chest with moth balls. My initial impression was tangy-sweet and herbaceous, like cough syrup. A few days later out of the fridge, dark red fruits and earth scents emerge. The palate became more subtle, with a rich and luxurious texture, almost syrupy, with dark fruit, chocolate covered raisins, toasted toffee, and spice. Giving the bottle time to breathe allowed the wine to develop better overall balance, and greater complexity. Alcohol heat also toned down. I don’t have previous experience with vintage port, but based on this experience, I would certainly give this bottle a very long decant. Not my preferred style of wine, but I have developed some appreciation for it over the last few days. Nonetheless, I can’t deny that the remainder of this bottle will go splendidly with my preferred use for Port consumption; over Dulce de Leche ice cream with brownies and whip cream!

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  2/25/2024 - RobbieC Likes this wine:

  Has many years to go but was drinking well today after 9 hours in the decanter.

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  2/14/2024 - R. K. Moe Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Solid cork with medium sediment (needs filtering). The nose is subtitle slightly sweet and acidic with berries and light floral. The hard-palate is a wash with a wonderful taste of Bing cherry, plum, dark chocolate and caramel. The soft-palate brings out a slight acidity with black currant, Bing cherries and the slight hint of tobacco. The tip of the tongue starts with dark chocolate, vanilla, and cherries. The middle transitions into and raisin and chocolate flavor. The cheeks taste chocolate and tobacco. The finish is a medium finish with a light brandy burn. Overall this port is moist and very pleasant.

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  2/11/2024 - europat55 wrote: 91 Points

  Nose: 90; Palate: 91

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  1/21/2024 - bon vivant wrote: 94 Points

  A beautiful port which we added as an afterthought to a nice dinner with a quick decant. Structured and tasty with satisfying finish this really kicked it up by a few more notches on night 2. Long life ahead.

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