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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.

1994 Fonseca. Dark red with a medium rim. Rich and expressive fruit on the nose, lavender perfume with hawthorn fruit and black cherry. Smooth texture entry, rich black cherry with just a little creaminess to the fruit. The acidity shines through on the aftertaste, but never dominates the fruit. The harmony of the wine is astonishing, the fruit smooth but still with so much vibrancy and youth. Absolutely fabulous. The sweetness and lusciousness of the fruit is just glorious. 97/100.