1985 Warre

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PhilW
Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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1985 Warre

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On Monday 24th September 2012, several members of TPF met at TBH for a dual mini-vertical of Warre's and Fonseca ports of the same years.

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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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Re: 1985 Warre

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Deep red, opaque. Closed on the nose, not showing much. Lovely fruit and chocolate palate. Lovely balance on the palate, which is full and flavoursome; some gentle tannins showing on the palate and nice development to the mid- and late-palate. Grapey, fruity aftertaste and dry finish of good length. 87/100. Decanted 24 hours
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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jdaw1
Dow 1896
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Re: 1985 Warre

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W85, decanted the evening before. red-purple, 80% opaque. Nose of plums. Palate had slightly immature sour unripe fruit.
PhilW
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Re: 1985 Warre

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dwarfed by company; otherwise good, though with slight edge to it - cork had dried/crumbled.
Rating: Good
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