2011 Warre

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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2011 Warre

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40% very old mixed vines, 37% Touriga Nacional, 23% Touriga Franca. Sourced from Quinta da Cavadinha (53%), Quinta do Retiro (28%) and Quinta da Telhada (19%).

Very dark, tiny transparent rim. Tobacco and chocolate on the sour cherry nose. Tannins grip quickly on entry, giving a dry edge to the fruit. Powerful palate presence, pretty impressive. The tannins dominate the aftertaste before releasing a bubble-gum sweetness that drives a long and powerful finish. Untypically tannic for a port from Warre, but only in a good way. 93-95. Pop 'n' pour. 4 Sep 2013.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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And now, we ask, why have the Symingtons been pouring so much port into AHB's highly sensitive, carefully calibrated port-assessing device..? What was this event?
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Re: 2011 Warre

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djewesbury wrote:And now, we ask, why have the Symingtons been pouring so much port into AHB's highly sensitive, carefully calibrated port-assessing device..? What was this event?
It was lunch time and I was thirsty. A kindly soul took pity on me and helped me to quench my thirst. I am feeling much better now, thank you for asking.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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