1995 Warre's LBV Port

[Kris Henderson]

1995 Warre's Late Bottled Vintage Porto

Unfiltered. Bottled 1999. I've tasted this over a dozen times. Needless to say, this is one of my favorite LBV's. The color is still dark red and not really showing any signs of age. The nose is showing some high-toned alcohol, maybe a touch of VA. It's in the background though and there is a lot of luscious fruit. Blackberries, raspberries, dried cherries, and plums. Some cinnamon and clove too. The palate is well balanced. An arrow of acidity glides across the tongue followed by sweet supple tannins. Monolithic on the palate but it tastes so good I don't see this as a fault, maybe just a sign that there's still room to improve. Long persistent finish. This wine is improving and I can see it going for another decade or longer. 50 + 5 + 12 + 16 + 8 = 91

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