A horizontal of 1994 and a G83 were tasted at Bordeaux Index, 10 Hatton Garden EC1N 8AH on Tuesday 4th March 2014, in the presence of Richard Mayson, as arranged by Michael Schuster of MichaelSchusterWine.com.
W94. Dark dark red, 80% opaque. Lovely balance. Fruit somewhat faded, structure remaining. I though this excellent port, even though slightly trailing Dow and Taylor and Fonseca.
90% opacity, very deep red, good legs. Nose didn't give much - plum. On the palate, starts well and expands. Hot, acidic finish but not badly, not overpowering. Finish extends with some tannin/dryness. Have this one joint top with the Dow - the TN in retrospect is a little sparse, but I definitely liked this.
24 hour decant. 85%, ruby with very slight brown-orange tones. Nose: Rich and spicy, christmassy, orangey. Mouth: Very interesting indeed, like a spiced orange or a pomander, rich with spice and dryness at the finish that lingers in a very pleasant way. Marzipan sweetness. Very nice.
Daniel J.
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Deep red and very dark, with an opaque centre and a narrow transparent rim. Lovely nose, not pronounced but a lovely combination of fruit and chocolate. An initial burst of flowers on the palate before dense fruit and powerful tannins grip for a time. The tannins relent to release the dense fruit again, which broods and sulks and promises to do better in the future. A great elegance and combination on the palate - typical Warre but with a hint of violets. Sweet, dense fruit and dark chocolate on a lovely, lingering finish that morphs to 70% cocoa chocolate. Fabulous elegance. 93/100. 21 hour decant.
A complete surprise to me. I was expecting a medium-weight and elegant port and got something much more bold and beligerent. I liked the surprise.
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