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1955 Port for sale – 1955 Warre’s Vintage Port at Arden Fine Wines.
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Founded in 1670, Warre’s is the first and the oldest British Port company established in Portugal.
The name Warre’s is synonymous with the history of Port; moreover, it was a pioneer of the Port trade.
For more than three hundred years, the company has produced some of the greatest Ports ever made.
In 1905, Andrew James Symington, ‘AJS’, became a partner in Warre’s, and by 1908, he had become its sole owner.
At that time, George Warre, having acquired Quinta do Bomfim for Dow’s, had no stake in the company founded by his forebears.
Consequently, in an exchange of shares agreed upon with AJS in 1912, George Warre became once again a shareholder in Warre’s, together with AJS, who simultaneously gained a position in Dow’s Port along with the responsibility of running the Douro Quintas.
Finally, in the 1950s, the Warre family relinquished their position in Warre’s and Dow’s, thereby leaving the Symingtons as sole owners.
Warre’s Vintage Port combines elegance, length and balance whilst still retaining an underlying rich opulence.
Declared by 26 shippers, 1955 was the largest declaration since 1927, and is one of the most underrated Vintages of the 20th Century.
A real pleasure to drink now, the best will last well into the 21st Century if well-cellared.
Tasting note by Michael Broadbent MW in his book Vintage Wine:
“A ‘rave’ note … an attractive fully mature appearance.
Decanted just after noon, by 3 pm it had developed a wonderful scent of cinnamon, liquorice, strawberry plus a refreshing citrus touch.
Sweet, the spiciness of pure ginger, wth Warre elegance and length.
Score: 5 Stars”
1955 Warre’s Vintage Port is an ideal 70th birthday or anniversary gift.
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1955 Port for sale – 1955 Warre’s Vintage Port at Arden Fine Wines.
