Handford Wines

Warre is the oldest continuously owned British Port house, with its antecedents dating back to 1670. However Warre did not become the company name until a family member joined the wine merchant, John Clark n 1729. No family remained in the business by 1864 and the Symington family became partners in 1905. Warre is often overshadowed by the groups other big names, Graham and Dow. But, like Smith Woodhouse, quality has risen sharply, largely due to the acquisition of Quinta da Cavadinha in the Pinhao Valley. In fact, recent vintages (1985), and especially marginal ones (1980, 1983 and 1991), have proved to be of the best value today.

The Wine

James Suckling, Vintage Port, Published 1990 92/100 Points Rich and highly flavored, starting to open into a superb wine. Deep ruby, with a very perfumed cassis nose, full-bodied, with tons of sweet berry flavors, full, round tannins and a ripe fruit finish. A gentle giant of a wine. Andrew Jefford, London Evening Standard, 31st August 1993 The magisterial Warre 1977. Clive Coates, The Vine, July 2002 17 Points out of 20 Very good colour. On the nose the wine is rich and ample, and just a little overblown. Very plummy, fullish, rich and quite sweet. A fat wine. Plump and voluptuous. Good vigour. Very good indeed. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Published 2002 Four Stars (Very Good) Typical Warre elegance, lissom and lovely.

Single Bottle: £80.00

In a case of 12: £76.00