1985 Warre

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PhilW
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
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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
Graham’s 1948
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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 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.

2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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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
Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
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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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