1985 Fonseca
1985 Fonseca
In anticipation of a forthcoming Croft tasting in The Bunghole, 57 High Holborn, London WC1V 6DT, we thought that it might be a good idea for three of us to test the location. The trial run grew to six people, and was held in the larger room. Links:
Re: 1985 Fonseca
Dark and bright red. Big cherry flavours with lots of tannin and a dry finish.
I initially guessed Fonseca, then switched to Taylor 1985.
Fabulous wine.
I initially guessed Fonseca, then switched to Taylor 1985.
Fabulous wine.
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
Ernest H. Cockburn
Ernest H. Cockburn
Re: 1985 Fonseca
I can't imagine those two being remotely similar. It'd have to be a really weak Fonseca and a really powerful Taylor for them to even be close.DRT wrote:I initially guessed Fonseca, then switched to Taylor 1985.
But the lesson here is, trust your gut!
Glenn Elliott
Re: 1985 Fonseca
F85 (orignally ‘CJ’): dark red, 70% opaque. Red cherries. Definitely red fruit. Heat mid-palate, mint late. Young. Big fruit. Needs 5Y.
I don’t get red fruit in F63 F66 F70 F77, but now I do in F85. Given how F85 has been for the last decade, the red fruit is surprising.
I don’t get red fruit in F63 F66 F70 F77, but now I do in F85. Given how F85 has been for the last decade, the red fruit is surprising.
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Re: 1985 Fonseca
Much deeper in colour than the other Ports at the tasting though slightly hazy. Very concentrated on the nose. In the mouth initially very dry followed by good concentrated red fruit. Long aftertaste with furry tannins. Perhaps disappointing compared to other Fonseca 1985s; much drier than expected an without the luscious fruits for which one might wish.