1963 Fonseca

[Alex Bridgeman]

A bottle rewaxed some years ago when first acquired. Bottled in 1966. Opened 18.30, decanted 10.30, double decanted 13.00 and tasted 18.00.

Warm mature red colour, 40% opaque. Delightful fruit on the nose, generous redcurrant with hints of anise. Lovely acidity, sweet fruit and cedar on entry. Generous redcurrant, slightly sweetened with clover honey all wrapped up in a massive blanket of tobacco and cedar. The cedar dominates the aftertaste, tobacco and red jelly on the long and spicy finish. Stunning Port, just exquisite. 95/100. Tasted at the TPF Awards on 07-Feb-23. Decanted 7½ hours.

[jdaw1]

I suggest we have The Port Forum awards ceremony!

And so we did, on Tuesday 7th February 2023, at the Boot & flogger, with live broadcast on the BBC, ITV, NBC, Fox, Disney, and YouTube.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1960 Burmester;
• 1970 Croft;
• 1970 Delaforce;
• 1963 Fonseca;
• 1960 Graham;
• 1985 Martinez;
• 1970 Noval;
• 1970 Rebello Valente;
• 1970 Smith Woodhouse;
• 1966 Warre;
• 1970 Warre;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

F63, opened 18:30, decanted 10:30. Red, 30% opaque. Rich; hot spice; long sweetness. Very impressive.

[flash_uk]

45% opacity, warm red. No further note - I must have enjoyed it though as I gave it a point!