1985 Warre
1985 Warre
Thirty years after harvest we held a small horizontal of 1985s.
Re: 1985 Warre
W85 A lovely 85 on this tasting comparison. Showed well against the others with good fruits and balance, but as with most the ports at this Horizontal, it left an underwhelming feeling of very close to special, but not quite there. Still a port I very much enjoyed. 91/92 points
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: 1985 Warre
Deep red, in early maturity; dark and intense, 70% opaque. Restrained nose revealing almost nothing. A lovely texture on entry, showing structure with acidity and tannins both adding support to the fruit. Modest body with the fruit arriving very late; some heat on the aftertaste. A good finish. 88/100.
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Re: 1985 Warre
W85. Bright red, 50% opaque. Palate starts rich and full, with a very strong bitterness towards the end. But only mid weight.