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1977 Fonseca
Posted: 13:54 Mon 03 Jul 2023
by flash_uk
It really was an emergency.
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Re: 1977 Fonseca
Posted: 14:00 Mon 03 Jul 2023
by flash_uk
45% opacity, mature red. Wonderful nose, vanilla, honeycomb, roffee, strawberry. Rich, sweet, chewy. Lovely balance.
Re: 1977 Fonseca
Posted: 20:07 Wed 20 Sep 2023
by Alex Bridgeman
Opened at 21.00, decanted at 10.30 and tasted at 19.00.
A wonderful mature red colour, 70% opaque. Slight woody tone to the rose hip syrup nose. Smooth texture, dried red fruits with hints of tannins. Redcurrant cordial, delicate and fragrant with a slight bitterness that accentuates the beauty of the fruit. High acidity shows on the aftertaste, with bitter cranberry and a long, delicious finish. Such an elegant wine with great balance. Very fine, but just pipped for Wine of the Night by the Taylor 1977. 94/100. Decanted 8½ hours.