Warre's Vintage Porto 1994

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Solid dense blackish, burnt garnet hue with wonderful aromas of fresh red cherry/berries above the rim and violets laden with savory and sweet spices (Chinese five spice). Down into the glass there are more wondrous aromas of prunes, and raisins.

Palate--The texture is the first impression which is satiny, and thick, with luxuriant, mouth filling flavors of rich prune whip, and sweet berry pie, blue berry compote on baker's chocolate and a lingering finish of gentle sweet spice fruit pie.

This was a gift from a friend and what a marvelous gift it is. Pairing it with Walker's shortbread and dark bittersweet chocolate is amazing.

This was a Wine Spectator top 100 for the year (#15 I believe) and they gave it an impressive 95 points. I learned many years ago not to argue with the folks at the WS! Considering the age of this wine it is available for well under $100 and would be a nice splurge for one who loves great wine.

This wine is holding well and should be great for another 10 years so raise a glass!

Comments

Emma Reichart Gewürztraminer 2020

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Pure Bred (Old Vine) Zinfandel Lodi 2017

Very light hue with a unique aroma (slight) at the side rim of dill pickle juice which is intriguing. Zin aromas of wild berries, not over powering but pleasant, with a touch of rustic zinfulness. (OK that was cheesy!) Palate--There's a watery first impression but is quickly engulfed in big Zin fruitiness which is quickly fleeting leaving a pleasant lingering gentle berry goodness with a slightly "green" end. OK, I am the Zin maestro having had more zins in my life than possibly all other varietals combined? Well, if not, I am getting there. Zin is my grape. And here is the get a grip factor; this sells for $6.50 from Trader Joes, nuff said. Face it, I can't drink Turley, or Rosenblum single vineyard zins everyday (or even every week) so if you're having the gang over and want a light hearted red for those who insist they don't like red wine, give them I bit of this and see what happens. At this price, I'll raise a glass. Thanks MB :)

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