1966 Fonseca

[jdaw1]

Fonseca vintages 1948 to 1997 were tasted on Tuesday 10^th February 2026 at the Boot & Flogger, as arranged by George G. then Alex B.

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole;
• Tasting notes:
  • 1948 Fonseca;
  • 1955 Fonseca;
  • 1960 Fonseca;
  • 1963 Fonseca;
  • 1966 Fonseca;
  • 1970 Fonseca;
  • 1975 Fonseca;
  • 1977 Fonseca;
  • 1980 Fonseca;
  • 1983 Fonseca;
  • 1985 Fonseca;
  • 1992 Fonseca;
  • 1994 Fonseca;
  • 1997 Fonseca;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[Alex Bridgeman]

1966 Fonseca, a dark brick-red colour, 60% opaque. A little hollow on the nose showing just a little bit of candied raspberry. Sawdust and redcurrant on the palate, a little disjointed and candied with the wine suggesting the Port might be shutting down or emerging from shutdown. But despite that, this is a lovely wine showing delicious redcurrant and red liquorice. Rather nice, but will benefit from more time in the cellar to continue to mature. Very lovely. 93/100.