TN: 1994 Warre Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 0 hours - A pop 'n' pour tasting note borne from running out of the port that I was drinking. This note from a half bottle. A lovely, clear rose red. No bricking and no purple. Deep colour, but nowhere near opaque any more. A wonderful nose of almonds and marzipan over fresh figs. Dry entry but huge complexity in the mid-palate. Surprisingly velvety texture but the tannins are there to give structure. The longer you hold this in your mouth the more it develops. The aftertaste is delightful, but very delicate, taking a while to develop fully but lingers a long time before fading to a delicious chocolate. This is a terrific port and may become a real star in years to come. Will be better in 10 years and may be better still in 20 or 30. Top quartile today and will improve. 8/9. 92 points