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Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Porttext
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Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV

Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalFirst launched in 1972, Bin No. 27 is premium ruby, and an excellent introduction to non-oxidative style ruby ports (at a great price). In the Guimaraens family for five generations, this is a blend of deep, concentrated reserve wines, selected for their fruitiness. Dark cassis, tobacco and sweet plum jam lead, followed by rich raisin pie, dark chocolate covered cherries and black pepper. Tannins are velvety plush and acidity supports the whole nicely. The finish is a touch fiery and black tea astringent, but nothing that a wedge of blue cheese or flourless chocolate torte couldn't tackle. Ready for drinking now.Tasted: 29 December 2015Tasted by: Prices:
BC$24.99750mlBCLS
AB$22.00750mlselect private retailers
MB$20.00750mlManitoba Liquor Mart
ON$16.95750mlLCBO
NB$24.00750ml 
Producer: Fonseca GuimaraensDistributors: Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc.
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451