1960 Fonseca

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1960 Fonseca

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Caparica
Fonseca Bin 27
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Re: 1960 Fonseca

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EYE:
Clear, brilliant, Glycerine, fine deposit, ruby to red colour
NOSE:
Aromatic, vanilla, red fruits
MOUTH:
Medium-Full bodied, medium dry tannins, smooth, elegant and good balanced, spicy aromas, medium-long finish
CONCLUSION:
still potential, liked +
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Re: 1960 Fonseca

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F60, decanted 15:30. Dark dark red, 60% opaque. Palate rich, smooth, and unctuous, sweet and smooth. Only mid-weight, but full-on lovely.
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Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1960 Fonseca

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40% opacity, mature red. Fabulous nose, ripe cherries, some slight medicinal hints. Wonderful silky entry, sweetness - ripe red cherries. Heat in the finish, some pepper.
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