TNR: 1999 Warre LBV Traditional

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TNR: 1999 Warre LBV Traditional

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has anyone tried this LBV yet? Wondering how it is.
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Have not seen it around here yet (surprise surpise)
If and when I do, I would be very likely to pick some up as its older brother the '95 is DELICIOUS!!!

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The 1999 is the vintage that is now appearing in the stores in the UK, but I've not tried one yet.

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Al B. wrote:The 1999 is the vintage that is now appearing in the stores in the UK, but I've not tried one yet.

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I too just saw it the other day for the first time and realized I didn't recall any mention of it before. Hmm, guess I'll have to grab one and give a proper TN.
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Post by Kris Henderson »

I picked up a bottle not too long ago. I liked it and I think it will be as good as the 1995 in a few years.

1999 Warre Porto Late Bottled Vintage - Portugal, Douro, Porto (11/25/2007)
Dark red. Fuity and grapey. Some chocolate on the nose too. Sweet with balanced acidity. Moderate fine grained tannins. Very primary. Medium length finish with a nice warmth to it. It's ready for drinking now but will easily age 5 or 10 years and may improve.

A week later this is still really good. Some nice cherry fruit on the nose and palate with well integrated alcohol. (89 pts.)
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Thanks Kris,

I picked one up, just havn't had time to open it.
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Just wanted to remind everyone that a lot of the Warre's 1995 LBV has just re-entered the marketplace. I paid $24 in New Jersey.

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Thanks David,

I picked up a couple of the 95s about 2 months ago...a very good bottle for the price
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I opened one this evening and will post a TN in due course...but not bad so far 8--)
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