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Warre's Bottle Aged Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2008


Midnight black hue with aromas of dense, crushed dried prunes, prune whip, juicy raisins, and tar

Palate--Mind blowing thick, silky, rich dense fruit loaded with minced meat, stewed prunes, espresso, and a finish that goes on and on with wheel barrows full of rich dark fruit.

I paid $36 for this LBV porto reluctantly and only did so because I had a $21 credit so this only cost me $16.  I love LBV porto for it's economy yet lush rich drinkability and affordability which is why I would never have spent this much on a such a wine.  That being said, it is far superior to many of the vintage ports I have bought for far more money than what this cost even if I had paid for it all. 

This is such a treat, such an experience, such a wondrous world of textured balanced, structured desert wine that I could swim in it.  OK lemme come to down to earth.  This is an awesome wine.  If you see this one, not one like it, but THIS one, get it and experience the best of port wine including the top ranked vintage ports and 203 times the price.  Wow, and wow again,  Need is say it?  RAISE A GLASS!

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