1966 Fonseca

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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Re: 1966 Fonseca

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F66. Wonderful dark red, 70% opaque. But the taste all wrong: dry early, slightly rough. Not up to the standards of Fonseca 1966. :-(
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1966 Fonseca

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15,800 cases released. (From the case purchased at Straker Chadwick and shared between AHB, DRT and THRA.) Warm, red colour showing brick red maturity. 60% opaque. Gentle nose of spiced mulberry; a touch stewed on the palate, fruity and attractive, with very soft tannin and strong acidity. Big and lively aftertaste, that lasts a long time and is very impressive. Fabulous port. 93/100. Drunk from a sample bottle 15 days after the tasting.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

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