1966 Fonseca

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1966 Fonseca

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Caparica
Fonseca Bin 27
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Re: 1966 Fonseca

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EYE:
The darkest and deepest colour, veru glycirine, dark ruby, quiet brilliant
NOSE:
lightly dirty, light fruits
MOUTH:
Powerfull, fair balanced, alcohol
CONCLUSION:
ok ... but also these not the best example of this wine probably !
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Re: 1966 Fonseca

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F66, decanted noon. Dark red, 75% opaque. Palate mid-weight, with plum.
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Re: 1966 Fonseca

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65% opacity, dark red. Red & black fruit, strawberries, cranberries, cherries. Amazing burst of fruit all along the palate. Rich and full, tannin and acidity still there in the finish.
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