Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalThe 2000 Fonseca seemed a monster a decade ago but it has transformed over the decade shedding some of its rich black cherry black plum jam aromas for bits of leather, licorice, blueberry and spice. A stylish port that is pretty soft and supple now, though with a slight nervousness that hints at another couple of years in the cellar before maximum enjoyment. Blackberry, Christmas cake and dark plum jam fruit is flecked with mint, licorice, pepper and black tea. Tannins are grippy and a bit chewy, and the finish lingers with medicinal hued cassis notes. Very Fonseca - opulent, aromatic, structured yet still drinkable throughout the ageing process. More forward then perhaps we thought it might be a decade ago.Tasted: 29 December 2015Tasted by: Prices:
AB
$130.00
750ml
Producer: Fonseca GuimaraensDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc. Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaUPC: 5013521100543
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalThe 2000 Fonseca is a monster with huge black cherry black plum jam aromas mixed with licorice and spice and streaks of blueberry with black pepper. Very rich, ripe, round stylish port with amazingly soft but substantial tannins and grip. Bags of blackberry and dark plum jam fruit with big licorice, pepper, spicy tea notes. Drinkable with strong cheese now but we say wait 10 to 15 years. Very Fonseca - opulent, aromatic, structured and engaging throughout the ageing process.Tasted: 19 October 2004Tasted by: Prices:
AB
$130.00
750ml
Producer: Fonseca GuimaraensDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc. Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaUPC: 5013521100543
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