In the glass
What it pairs with
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Cheese board
Versatile reserve ruby. -
Chocolate cake
Fruit lifts cocoa. -
Berry crumble
Fruit on fruit.
How to serve Warre's Warrior Reserve
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cheese board, Chocolate cake, Berry crumble. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Warrior is recognised as the oldest continuously shipped Port brand, dating to the mid-18th century.
- 1750 — Warrior brand first shipped
Facts
- Producer
- Warre's Port
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- A reserve ruby blend aged in wood
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 0 to 2 from release
- First vintage
- 1750
Scores
- Wine Spectator 88
Frequently asked about Warre's Warrior Reserve
What does Warre's Warrior Reserve taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish. The world's oldest continuously shipped Port brand, a reliable reserve ruby with rich fruit and a smooth finish.
When should I drink Warre's Warrior Reserve?
Drink 0 to 2 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Warre's Warrior Reserve?
Cheese board is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Chocolate cake and Berry crumble. Versatile reserve ruby.
What grapes are in Warre's Warrior Reserve?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.