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From the F-Plan II - This Time we Mean Guimaraens, held in Utrecht, 9th July, 2010.

1970 Fonseca
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1976 Fonseca Guimaraens
1977 Fonseca
1984 Fonseca Guimaraens
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1986 Fonseca Guimaraens
1987 Fonseca Guimaraens
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1992 Fonseca
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1995 Fonseca Guimaraens
1997 Fonseca
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2007 Fonseca
2008 Fonseca Guimaraens (Sample)
2008 Quinta do Panascal (Sample)

Hot but lots of things going on. Dark fruits, nice balance of tannins and acidity, good long finish and much more drinkable than a few years ago. Could well be the star in the future.

Small hints of age. Dark red in color, very good structure. Very fruity, seducive nose with raspberries and cherries, fresh plums. Very fresh palate with a variety of red berries and cherries, tiny bit of acidity. Long, full and extremely pleasant aftertaste. Will not last as long as the 2003, but do we really need to wait that long to enjoy good port?

This wil be a big star in the next future. Definitely a buy-recommendation.

Axel

Eighth flight, palates are getting tired and ports are getting younger. Served alongside with Fonseca 1997.

Oh yes, I loved this port. After a couple of flights with difficult ports this really hit the mark. Very seductive nose, floral, mint, star aniseed, rose petal and red fruit, it has it all. The balance in the mouth is just impeccable. It has big, dry tannins, but the beautiful sweet fruit to match it; dark blackberry and a variety of red fruit. Mild chocolate and coffee on the finish. A superb port that will only get better in time. 94+ points.