1977 Fonseca
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Alex Bridgeman
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1977 Fonseca
Drunk at Quinta do Tedo. Rich red appearance, paler on the rim; 60% opaque. Rather too warm in the room so the sweet fruit on the nose was marred by rather a lot of spirit. Sweet and lovely in the mouth with plenty of fruit and some delicious tannins. Round and sweet, luscious and full with some gorgeous concentrated mandarin essence. The aftertaste is full of delicious powerful oranges; slightly dry and sour in the finish but a great length. 94/100. Drunk 24-Sep-14. Decanted 11 hours.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
Re: 1977 Fonseca
F77. Red pink, 50% opaque. Spirit and red berry.
Unusually, I failed to note anything about the palate.
Unusually, I failed to note anything about the palate.