1997 Fonseca

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jdaw1
Dow 1896
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Re: 1997 Fonseca

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F97. Dark dark red, 80% opaque. Nose awful. Corked? Palate hot and light, but no TCA. Hopefully a bad bottle, because this is well short of Fonseca’s standards. And the Graham was similarly awful.
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Re: 1997 Fonseca

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70% opacity, dark red. Nose a bit rubbery and stewed. Little acidity, dry finish.
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