1970 Fonseca

[jdaw1]

In honour of the visit of Ronnie Roots, a few regulars gathered in The Bung Hole to sample some 1970 ports.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1970 Dow;
• 1970 Fonseca;
• 1970 Graham;
• 1970 Sandeman;
• 1970 Taylor;
• 1970 Warre;
• 1970 Cockburn;
• 1970 Offley Boa Vista;
• 1970 Royal Oporto;
• 1970 Royal Oporto Carvalhas;
• Placemats;
• Planning and organisation.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Deep red, 90% opaque. Modest - even restrained - nose. Lots of alcohol and sweetened cranberry; surprisingly light nose. Sweet fruit dominates the entry, with the fruit building to large levels with a spicy core that is really peppery. Lovely mid- full-bodied palate; fabulous. Superb, sweet aftertaste with a huge finiah. This is amazing port. 96/100. 1 hour decant.

[RonnieRoots]

Dark ruby colour, quite impressive. Very expressive, lively nose. Violets, dark cherries, all not overpowering but intense in its persistence. Packed with flavours: dark fruit, coffee, bay leaf and beautifully integrated fine tannins. Long finish. Very youthful still and incredibly impressive. Head and shoulders above the rest, my no. 1 of the evening.

[jdaw1]

F70, decanted 18:30. Dark red, 70% opaque. Nose had big sweet fruit. Very lovely. Smooth, then a hint of beast roughness.