Warre's Traditional LBV Port 1992

Warre's Traditional LBV Port 1992: This wine already has a presence on The Winedoctor, as I first tasted it at the Oddbins Edinburgh Annual Wine Fair, in November last year. I rated it as one of the star wines of the whole tasting. I gave away a few bottles as Christmas gifts, and it was well received, but have only recently got around to tasting it again myself. And what a delight. The nose is just as I recall, full of toasty, spiced black fruits, with rich chocolate nuances. A lovely weight on the palate, with powerful alcohol balanced out by a great concentration of fruit, which is what makes this wine so approachable, together with fine acidity and a rich glycerol texture. A spicy finish rounds it off. Great stuff, and a super alternative for those without stocks of mature vintage Port. 17.5/20 (1/3/02)