Warre's 1983

90 POINTS

Robert Parker - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

This house makes rather restrained yet rich, flavorful vintage port and a very good tawny called Nimrod. Their vintage ports seem slow to develop, and while they never quite have the voluptuous richness of a Dow, Graham, or Fonseca, they have a unique mineral-scented character that gives them their own complexity and style. The 1983 is richly perfumed and fragrant, which is so typical of the ports from this vintage, and is seemingly more forward than normal.

Jancis Robinson

Smudgy crimson. Lots of spirit on the nose. Very sweet start and a slight lack of lift. Very tough tannins on the finish. Out of balance. Too tough on the finish. Not enough in the middle. Tough much more agreeable fruit quality than the wine below (88). Score: 16/NaN

Jancis Robinson

Mid crimson with a clear rim. Aromatic, jewelly, and better than some of the 1983s. Some vigour, but no great integrity or length. Slightly leathery and a bit simple. Score: 16.5/NaN

2012 - Decanter World Wine Awards

Lovely, deep nose showing prunes and spice. Firm flavours on palate that are maturing well and will continue to do so. Luscious. Award: Silver - DWWA 2012