WC79, decanted 1 day. Mature brick red, around 50% opaque. Nicely developed nose, mint and star fruit. Light on the palate, a little lacking in fruit and with pronounced acidity making the wine quite sharp. The palate settles to allow some attractive raspberry to show. A lovely raspberry jam finish, with just a little aniseed to provide some pleasant heat. 88/100.
Tasted at the Warre Cavadinha Vertical on 28th March 2023.
1979 Warre Cavadinha
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1979 Warre Cavadinha
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Re: 1979 Warre Cavadinha
WC79. Red-red-pink, 40% opaque. Bright cherry, soft, and long, with bright maraschino cherry. Liked.
Re: 1979 Warre Cavadinha
35% opacity, mature red. Concenrated red fruit. Huge burst of lovely strawberry fruit with perfect sweetness. Delicate but nicely balanced.