1999 Fonseca Guimaraens Panascal
Posted: 09:03 Thu 09 Apr 2020
Presented for "Another Virtual Tasting" on 7th April 2020.
Decanted at 0630 and commenced drinking at 1930.
70% ruby red core. Lots of primary fruit on nose, plus spice and a pronounced menthol. Interesting in the mouth - less fruit, more spice and mint coming through. Alcohol slightly out of balance - decidedly hot. Long, but primarily alcohol burn.
The sample tasted quickly as 0630 was better, so maybe a shorter decant needed. OK, but need to try it again (soon-ish).
Purchased from Laithwaites, Feb 2020, £25/bottle.
Decanted at 0630 and commenced drinking at 1930.
70% ruby red core. Lots of primary fruit on nose, plus spice and a pronounced menthol. Interesting in the mouth - less fruit, more spice and mint coming through. Alcohol slightly out of balance - decidedly hot. Long, but primarily alcohol burn.
The sample tasted quickly as 0630 was better, so maybe a shorter decant needed. OK, but need to try it again (soon-ish).
Purchased from Laithwaites, Feb 2020, £25/bottle.
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