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The October 2023 Auction: Part 2
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Estimate: $700
High shoulder, chipped, heavily cracked wax capsule, nicked, stained, scuffed label. Bottled by Whitwham & Company.
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"After the 1851 and 1912 Warre’s earlier, a tale of two distinct showings and having just had the epic fail of all time with the 1931 Nacional being corked, we were ready for anything. This Warre had remained in decanter for four hours by the time we got to drink it. Still a bit flummoxed from the 1931 Nacional debacle, I forgot to note the color of this Port. An inviting cross between Luden’s cherry cough drops and a vibrant macerated cherry fragrance, with a dollop of mocha and caramel. We were all relieved, to say the least. Of all Ports tasted before it, this had the finest texture of all; like sipping a piece of melting caramel candy, unctuous and mink-like seductive smoothness. Spicy sweet flavors of redcurrants, red licorice, milk chocolate and clove, an odd combo that melded into a sinful elixir. Round, decadent, complex in the middle and ending, balanced from stem to stern and what made it so fantastic was how simply ease this was to sip. The finish and aftertaste were sublime in both flavor and duration. It’s a hedonistic Warre’s bottling and while belying its age, it showed some mature characteristics as well, much to its benefit."
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"After the 1851 and 1912 Warre’s earlier, a tale of two distinct showings and having just had the epic fail of all time with the 1931 Nacional being corked, we were ready for anything. This Warre had remained in decanter for four hours by the time we got to drink it. Still a bit flummoxed from the 1931 Nacional debacle, I forgot to note the color of this Port. An inviting cross between Luden’s cherry cough drops and a vibrant macerated cherry fragrance, with a dollop of mocha and caramel. We were all relieved, to say the least. Of all Ports tasted before it, this had the finest texture of all; like sipping a piece of melting caramel candy, unctuous and mink-like seductive smoothness. Spicy sweet flavors of redcurrants, red licorice, milk chocolate and clove, an odd combo that melded into a sinful elixir. Round, decadent, complex in the middle and ending, balanced from stem to stern and what made it so fantastic was how simply ease this was to sip. The finish and aftertaste were sublime in both flavor and duration. It’s a hedonistic Warre’s bottling and while belying its age, it showed some mature characteristics as well, much to its benefit."
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Best known for fortified Port from the Douro Valley, Portugal also produces distinctive dry reds from native grapes such as Touriga Nacional. Its dramatic terraced vineyards and blending traditions give the wines a singular identity.
One of the world's oldest demarcated wine regions, famed for fortified Port and, increasingly, powerful dry reds. Its terraced schist vineyards and native grapes yield wines of concentration and character.
Covers powerful dry reds and fortified Port from native varieties grown on the valley's terraced schist slopes.
Spain's noble red grape, producing structured, savory wines of red fruit and leather that respond beautifully to oak aging in Rioja and Ribera del Duero.
Portugal's finest red grape, giving deeply colored, floral and structured wines central to both Port and the Douro's dry reds.