1998 Fonseca Guimaraens Panascal

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Alex Bridgeman
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1998 Fonseca Guimaraens Panascal

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Shown at the Big Fortified tasting on April 6 2011.

Mid red in colour, 80% opaque. Some bottle stink on the nose - restrained cabbage. Fruit is restrained but a little light; light bodied, soft fruit, gentle tannin, soft acidity. Lovely red fruit aftertaste which fades to a licorice finish. Disappointing finish. 82/100.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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