2009 Fonseca
Posted: 22:07 Wed 21 May 2014
Powerful nose of grass and freshly picked mint leaves. Round and smooth texture, like biting into bubble chocolate. Huge tannins, bigger than in Taylor's 2009, dominate the lush fruit. Very forward and less subtle than Taylor but may have a longer life due to the size of the tannins. Huge tannic aftertaste but this is always balanced by lurking fruit. This will rival the Taylor as a legendary wine for our grandchildren. 95/100. Drunk 14-May-14