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Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Porttext
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Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 2005

Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalPeppery, tobacco, black tea, menthol, dried herb, black cherry jam, and dark chocolate aromas with a touch of spirit. Full, round, moderately sweet palate but good acidity with youthful tannins. Lots of licorice, black cherry jam, dried fig, orange, smoky, earthy, black tea, peppery flavours. Good finesse and length, needs 7-10 years to develop.Tasted: 24 October 2010Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$64.00750mlspecialty listing
Producer: Fonseca GuimaraensDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 467902UPC: 5013521102103