1997 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]

1997 Fonseca. Very dark red with a hint of brick on the colour, opaque with a narrow rim. A touch of baked, slightly earthy fruit on the nose. The fruit on the palate is a little baked black cherry with gentle tannins supporting. Nice levels of acidity balance the sweetness and provide a good grip on the aftertaste. Lingering finish, of black cherry and dark chocolate. Enjoyable, but very much the junior sibling to the 1994. 89/100.