HOLDING NOTE
Presented by NAC at B&F on Tuesday 17th March 2020 - "Port in the Time of Coronavirus"
Decanted previous evening at 2200. Substantial sediment - even more than the Taylor.
As expected, perfect level and cork.
First bottle from a case of 12 purchased on release.
Tasting notes forthcoming...
2000 Fonseca
- Alex Bridgeman
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Re: 2000 Fonseca
A lovely red colour, approaching maturity. Opaque, with a narrow rim. Fresh herbaceous bramble fruit on the nose, a nose which is quite lovely. Assertive on the palate with heightened acidity wrapped in slightly jammy bramble fruit. Rich and flavoursome with generous fruit and gentle chalky tannins. A delicious aftertaste, full of grated dark chocolate and bramble jelly. Lovely Port, but still too young, which has a great finish that is full of flavour. 92/100. 17-Mar-20. Decanted 19½ hours.
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