Served blind at this off-line at the Crusting Pipe, London, on 9th March 2010.
The ports:
Wines marked "*" were purchase on the night at TCP due to a world record consumption of 1 bottle each in less than 2 hours, which included dinner
1983 Warre
1983 Warre
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: 1983 Warre
Notes left at the table.
From memory- good balance, medium body and good length. Cherries I think.
From memory- good balance, medium body and good length. Cherries I think.
Mark
Re: 1983 Warre
A lovely dark but translucent red. Big cherry truffle and dark chocolate flavours with a long and complex finish.
The guesses:
The guesses:
- DJP: Warre 1985 (0 points)
- RLC: Vargellas 1986 (0 points)
- WS1: Fonseca 1985 (0 points)
- CSD: Graham 1980 (0 points)
- AHB: Taylor 1985 (0 points)
- DRT: Smith Woodhouse 1985 (0 points)
- MKD: brought this bottle (0 points)
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
- Alex Bridgeman
- Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1983 Warre
Deep red in colour with a centre that is just transparent. Slightly closed on the nose, but swirling brings out a lovely, dusty cherry juice. Velvety texture on entry; youthful but mature and with great development on the palate. Tannins virtually integrated, but a lovely acidic structure but a texture which turns slightly watery on the palate. A quick flash of heat on swallowing, followed by a long and spicy or peppery finish. An impressive and pretty big port. 89/100. Drunk 9 March 2010.
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Re: 1983 Warre
This was my wine of the night for drinking today. Pretty classic port nose of sticky cherries, mixed with just a bit of burnt sugar.
Well balanced and mature in the mouth, with everything right where it should be. Not very thought provoking or evocative, but very tasty and in an excellent place on this evening. 89+
Well balanced and mature in the mouth, with everything right where it should be. Not very thought provoking or evocative, but very tasty and in an excellent place on this evening. 89+