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On Monday 24th September 2012, several members of TPF met at TBH for a dual mini-vertical of Warre's and Fonseca ports of the same years.

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• Planning and arrangements.
• Placemats;
• 1955 Warre;
• 1960 Warre;
• 1963 Warre;
• 1966 Warre;
• 1970 Warre;
• 1977 Warre;
• 1985 Warre;
• 1955 Fonseca;
• 1960 Fonseca;
• 1963 Fonseca;
• 1966 Fonseca;
• 1970 Fonseca;
• 1977 Fonseca;
• 1985 Fonseca;
• Review of the evening as a whole;

Deep red in colour, with a very solid rim; 90% opaque. Fabulous nose, with a wonderful lime juice dominating. Delicious milk chocolate entry, sweet raisins and gentle cocoa tannins. Great concentration and depth of flavour. Huge aftertaste, massive and fabulous finish. This is stunning, fabulous port - just an immense presence. 95/100. Decanted 9 hours

F66, Anduze decanting — uncorked 07:00, decanted 10:00. Dark dark red, 70% opaque. Nose of dark plum. Palate had big soft red. Lovely, though lighter than the W66.

Rating: Very Good