1955 Fonseca

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PhilW
Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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1955 Fonseca

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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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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1955 Fonseca

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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.
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Cockburn 1851
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Re: 1955 Fonseca

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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.
PhilW
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Re: 1955 Fonseca

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medium colour, chewy, long long aftertaste, very slight bitterness/tawny edge but very faint, very nice port.
Rating: Very Good/Excellent
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