The oldest British-owned Port house, Warre's was founded by two young entrepreneurs Clarke and Thornton, in 1670 and is considered one of the pioneering houses of the Port trade, today owned by the famous Symington family.. Warre's Warrior Reserve Port is the first and oldest Port brand in the world, having been shipped continuously since 1750. The Symington's unmatched experience acquired over the centuries affords a special understanding of the Douro vineyards as well as an unrivaled expertise, which they apply to the production of consistently outstanding wines from the estates Ruby and Tawny through to the Warrior, Otima, Colheitas and Vintage Port. In the words of James Suckling Warre's remains one of the gems of Vintage Port and the Symington's are continuously polishing it.

Complex and seductive, this is very expressive of both Warre's style and the 2005 vintage. Intense flavours of prunes, dried cherries, coffee and tobacco are lifted by an amazing tannic grip and vibrant acidity. A beautiful lining of smoke, wet leaves and petrichor adds nuance and depth.