1966 Fonseca

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flash_uk
Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1966 Fonseca

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40% opacity, rusty brown with orange rim, some sediment. Mint and menthol on the nose, and liquorice (black). Good structure, nice balance, sweetness and sugar early then heat builds mid palate to quite a spirituous finish. Lovely long aftertaste of orange marmalade.
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Cockburn 1851
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Re: 1966 Fonseca

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F66. Dark red, 60% opaque. Nose of mocha and plum. Early palate had rich smooth sweetness. Tip-top. But mid- and late-palate less good than this.
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1966 Fonseca

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Deep red in colour, appearing to be in early maturity; 60% opaque. Wonderful roasted cranberries on the nose, sweet and attractive and with great depth. Less thick in texture on the palate than the Cr, D or G but manages a big presence despite not being as thick; full of strawberry and flowers. On the palate this has lots of layering of flavours, terrific complexity and great balance. Lovely spiciness on the aftertaste and finish, with a bitter-sweetness coming through late. A very, very interesting port which has many decades of life ahead of it. 95/100. Decanted 5½ hours.
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Re: 1966 Fonseca

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This was the darkest wine of the night - a firm ruby with about 35% opacity. On the nose there's rosemary - not sharp or acidic though; and mint jelly, and soft roasted meats. Silky and soft in the mouth, with a chocolatey core with a very light mint. Very delicate, elegant tannins creep up high in the gums, immensely soft and velvety. Delicious.
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