1963 Fonseca
Posted: 21:07 Tue 04 Apr 2023
A bottle rewaxed some years ago when first acquired. Bottled in 1966. Opened 18.30, decanted 10.30, double decanted 13.00 and tasted 18.00.
Warm mature red colour, 40% opaque. Delightful fruit on the nose, generous redcurrant with hints of anise. Lovely acidity, sweet fruit and cedar on entry. Generous redcurrant, slightly sweetened with clover honey all wrapped up in a massive blanket of tobacco and cedar. The cedar dominates the aftertaste, tobacco and red jelly on the long and spicy finish. Stunning Port, just exquisite. 95/100. Tasted at the TPF Awards on 07-Feb-23. Decanted 7½ hours.
Warm mature red colour, 40% opaque. Delightful fruit on the nose, generous redcurrant with hints of anise. Lovely acidity, sweet fruit and cedar on entry. Generous redcurrant, slightly sweetened with clover honey all wrapped up in a massive blanket of tobacco and cedar. The cedar dominates the aftertaste, tobacco and red jelly on the long and spicy finish. Stunning Port, just exquisite. 95/100. Tasted at the TPF Awards on 07-Feb-23. Decanted 7½ hours.