2009 Warre’s raises thousands for charity

Sales of Warre’s Vintage Port 2009 have so far raised £18,240 for military charity Help for Heroes.

Warre’s 2009 Port was bottled to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the liberation of Oporto by the British under the Duke of Wellington, a battle in which the house’s founder, William Warre (pictured), took part.

The cheque was presented to the charity at the Personal Recovery and Assessment Centre at Tedworth House in Wiltshire this week by the joint managing director Paul Symington and his cousin Clare.

Symington said: “We are really delighted that our decision to launch a Warre’s Vintage Port in honour of this young soldier should have raised so much money for today’s wounded, Captain William Warre would undoubtedly have been pleased. The Warre 2009 is an incredibly elegant and complex wine that will age superbly for many decades.”

Bryn Parry, CEO and co-founder of Help for Heroes: “We are very honoured that Warre’s Port and the Symington family chose to mark this anniversary with this donation to Help for Heroes.

“It’s heartening to think that the actions of one soldier 200 years ago have gone towards helping fellow soldiers in another era. H4H is all about ‘doing your bit’ and Warre’s support is fantastic. The money raised is greatly needed and it is hugely appreciated; ensuring the wounded and their families get the support they deserve, for life. On behalf of everyone at Help for Heroes and all those who the money will benefit, thank you.”

Warre fought as a cavalry officer in the Peninsular War under Wellington from 1809 and was awarded Portugal’s highest military honour, the Ordem de São Bento d’Aviz, for his bravery during the campaign.