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On Monday 19^th January 2015 we gathered in the Red Room of the Boot and Flogger to drink some Fonseca, including a bottle that had been drawn from an imperial on Saturday 17^th (discussion).

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1985 Fonseca (imperial);
• 1985 Fonseca (magnum ‘#1’);
• 1985 Fonseca (single);
• 1992 Fonseca (‘†’);
• 1999 Ferreira Quinta da Leda (‘‡’);
• 2000 Sandeman;
• 1992 Fonseca (AHB);
• 1970 Fonseca (MPM);
• 1955 Fonseca (IDJ);
• Unknown Fonseca (CMAG);
• 1977 Fonseca (CPR);
• Placemats;
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

F55 (IDJ). Brick red, 30%. For my Port palate, too acidic, but for those liking that, good Port underneath.

Mature red, some slight bricking, lovely appearance. Nosing of redcurrants and woodsmoke, powerful and pronounced. Sweet and smooth on the palate; powerful and mouthfilling. Poised and balanced, but very big. Wonderful, long finish; massive and fruity. Very, very fine - really very impressive. Stunningly youthful. 95/100.