1985 Fonseca Vintage Port
Posted: 01:34 Sun 27 Jan 2008
One of six in a 1985 Horizontal enjoyed by Simon Lisle, Conky and myself at this offline in Craster, Northumberland on 19 Jan 2008.
Derek
Black. Not much on the nose but what there is is blackcurrant. This is "Oh My God" thick and smooth. A massive fruit bomb initially but the tannin soon takes over. For the 4th time in two years I will declare that I should leave these alone for at least 10 years!!
After 72 hours: Lovely soft fruity nose. Thick chewy and delicious. Tannin not too agressive now and everything about this wine says "class"
Simon
Superb. Balanced, complex and will last the test of time for decades. Such a long finish. Will go on forever.
Conky
Nil return.
Derek
Black. Not much on the nose but what there is is blackcurrant. This is "Oh My God" thick and smooth. A massive fruit bomb initially but the tannin soon takes over. For the 4th time in two years I will declare that I should leave these alone for at least 10 years!!
After 72 hours: Lovely soft fruity nose. Thick chewy and delicious. Tannin not too agressive now and everything about this wine says "class"
Simon
Superb. Balanced, complex and will last the test of time for decades. Such a long finish. Will go on forever.
Conky
Nil return.