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1955 Fonseca
Posted: 14:26 Tue 25 Sep 2012
by PhilW
On Monday 24th September 2012, several members of TPF met at TBH for a dual mini-vertical of Warre's and Fonseca ports of the same years.
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Re: 1955 Fonseca
Posted: 10:50 Wed 31 Oct 2012
by Alex Bridgeman
Double decanted for 12 hours, then 3½ hours of proper decanting. The colour of burnt sugar, 60% opaque. Closed nose, some burnt sugar tones. On the palate there is rich texture, medium bodied. Gentle flavours show through a fading structure. Flavours dominated by burnt sugar and burnt orange. A touch of acidity shows on the aftertaste before a long - a very, very long - concentrated orange marmalade finish. Really rather good. 94/100.
Re: 1955 Fonseca
Posted: 16:32 Sat 29 Mar 2014
by jdaw1
F55. Brick red, 40% opaque. Nose of brandy. Palate soft and sweet. Heat late. Less big and rich than the
W55. But despite being the junior partner, lovely. Slight mocha bitterness throughout.
Re: 1955 Fonseca
Posted: 17:41 Fri 11 Apr 2014
by PhilW
medium colour, chewy, long long aftertaste, very slight bitterness/tawny edge but very faint, very nice port.
Rating: Very Good/Excellent