quicksearch
89POINTS
16¼/20
Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalThe Bin 27 is a ripe, full-throttle style of Reserve Port, with spiced berries complemented by chocolate and mint. The fruit is intense and lush, making it a Reserve Port that's easy to appreciate, with a soft structure that rewards drinking on its own.Tasted: 01 October 2022Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
88POINTS
16/20
Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalDeeply coloured, this Reserve Port is full of jammy red and dark berries layered with sweet red beans and spicy undertones. It’s a fruity Ruby Port with a mellow and supple mouthfeel. Its straightforward chocolate bittersweet finish makes it a good pairing for any chocolate dessert.Tasted: 26 November 2022Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
89POINTS
16¼/20
Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalThere are more similarities than differences between Fonseca's Bin 27 and Terra Prima, except, of course, for the organic certification. The Bin 27 is a full throttle reserve ruby port, with heady, lush dark fruits and a characteristic spicy quality. It's rich, soft, and sweet, so perhaps best as a dessert on its own, but it's easy to see why this is a classic, especially at this price.Tasted: 16 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
88POINTS
16/20
Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalAs famous as Fonseca Vintage Port is, you can multiply those drinkers by thousands who when it comes to Bin 27. It was launched more than 40 years ago in Britain but has become a particular favourite in North American. The market was searching for a no-fuss port with some power and fruit, right up Fonseca’s driveway. The goal was “a smooth, full-bodied and densely fruity blend in a style known at the time as 'vintage character' but usually known today as a finest reserve". The firm was in the habit of naming its crusted ports using bin numbers and Bin 27 was born. Little has changed today. The attack is sweet and spicy with a touch of fire, sugared blackberry, cassis, dark cocoa, black tea, and finished with black pepper. Christmas pudding comes to mind.Tasted: 05 November 2019Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
88POINTS
16/20
Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalCreated over a century ago, No. 27 was initially intended for family consumption, and not released commercially until 1972. Primarily from Fonseca’s quintas in the Cima Corgo, this premium ruby is a blend of reserve wines selected for intensity, and spends four years in large wood vats prior to bottling. Sweet and fiery, with sugared blackberry, cassis, dark cocoa, sugarplums all housed with black tea powder tannins and finishing with black pepper. This has the concentration to stand up to the densest chocolate torte or richest Christmas pudding.Tasted: 13 December 2017Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
87POINTS
15¾/20
Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalThis entry-level and highly accessible port is very grapey, youthful and simple, with sweet cassis and ribena, framed with finely grained and grippy tannins. First 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.Tasted: 21 December 2016Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
88POINTS
16/20
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 | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
89POINTS
16¼/20
Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalConsistent style from Fonseca in this reserve ruby style. The black licorice, pepper, blackberry, tobacco, tea, earth, dried figand light spirit aromas lead to a full, juicy, sweet, warm palate with very light tannins. Black plum, blackberry, peppery, licorice root, smoky, toffee, tobacco and chocolate flavours. Continued good introduction to modern port.Tasted: 07 April 2015Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
88POINTS
16/20
Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalBin 27 was first launched in 1972. This is really a reserve-style super premium ruby with its spicy, black liquorice nose flecked with black plums, dark cherries and smoky black tea. The attack is rich and sweet with soft, blackberry/plum and black liquorice flavours with some chocolate notes in the finish. A stylish melts in your mouth rendering that would be fun with nuts, lighter cheeses and or fruitcake. A inexpensive introduction to modern port.Tasted: 30 March 2013Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
88POINTS
16/20
Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalOpen nose with very peppery, spicy, licorice, black plum, chocolate, prune and cherry aromas with some black tea and licorice. Soft, round, full, easy palate with light tannins. Chocolate, pruny, licorice, cedar, tobacco, black cherry and dried fig flavours. Good sugar and acidity balance for any cool night.Tasted: 02 September 2010Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
88POINTS
16/20
Fonseca Bin No 27 Reserve Port NV
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalBin 27 was first launched in 1972. This is really a reserve-style super premium ruby. Very peppery, spicy, licorice, black plum, cherry aromas with some black tea. It's fresh in the mouth with a fine sense of elegance. Soft, round style with black cherry jam, licorice root and smoky flavours with a slightly fiery, spiced tea finish. Polished finish that melts in your mouth. Try with light desserts, nuts, and light cheeses.Tasted: 07 November 2005Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $24.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $22.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $20.00 | 750ml | Manitoba Liquor Mart |
| ON | $16.95 | 750ml | LCBO |
| NB | $24.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta Roriz - Tinta BarrocaCSPC: 271585UPC: 5013521100451
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny NVFonseca Terra Prima Organic Reserve Port NV
Back to Tasting Notes
Back to Tasting Notes
