REGAL WINE COMPANY® Warre’s Vintage Port 2016 (Portugal) – [WS 98, #14 Top 100 of 2018] [DM 98] [JS 96] [WE 96] – 6043227324575

Notes from the Winemaker:

98 Points & Rank #14 Top 100 of 2018 – Wine Spectator:
“Gorgeous, with warm plum reduction and gently steeped raspberry, blackberry and boysenberry fruit flavors forming the core, all inlaid with warm ganache and smoldering tobacco accents. Very plush in feel, but has no lack of energy, as everything sails beautifully through the long finish. A late echo of anise completes the seduction. Best from 2035 through 2055. 3,000 cases made. ” – JM (Dec 2018)

98 Points – Decanter:
“Nearly 50% is made from old field blend vines, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca from the Douro Superior. Very pure violet aromas – already utterly charming with lovely, supple and seamless fruit. Fresh and lithe with fine-grained tannins building in the mouth leading to a peacock’s tail of a finish. A beautiful wine with real poise, definition and great finesse. Don’t be deceived by the early charm, this is a wine that will last. Drinking Window 2030-2055.” -RM (5/2018)

96 Points – James Suckling:
“Very complex with dried flowers and roses. Full-bodied, very layered and tightly wound. Chewy and powerful. Firm and off-dry. Needs five or six years to soften. Beauty. Try in 2024.” (May 2018)

96 Points & Cellar Selection – Wine Enthusiast:
“This is a juicy wine, with dense black fruits that are cut by bright acidity. The tannins give power and long-term aging potential to this impressive wine. Drink from 2028.” – RV (12/1/2018)