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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.

Fonseca 1948, decanted 5 hours. Bottled by an unknown UK wine merchant. Stunningly dark brick red colour, 60% opaque. A nose which beautifully melds sweet redcurrant, aniseed and warm baking spices. Just stunning - a nose which can just be sniffed for hours. The balance on the palate is lovely, fulsome dried fruit but a little heat showing. Warm menthol, aniseed and cardamon lozenge on the aftertaste, long aniseed finish. Fabulous! 94/100.