1963 Fonseca

[jdaw1]

On Tuesday 23rd July 2024, at the Boot & Flogger, some of us tasted a matrix, 1960, 1963, 1966, of Warre, Graham, Sandeman, Fonseca, and Taylor, as arranged by mcoulson.

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole;
• Tasting notes
  • 1960s — Warre; Graham; Sandeman; Fonseca; Taylor;
  • 1963s — Warre; Graham; Sandeman; Fonseca; Taylor;
  • 1966s — Warre; Graham; Sandeman; Fonseca; Taylor;
• Placemats;
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

[mcoulson]

whoever said nothing came out of the railways that was good was obviously wrong .....

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[Alex Bridgeman]

Fonseca 1963. Bottled by British Transport Hotels. A lovely mature brick- red colour, looking exquisite. 50% opaque. Attractive nose, full of wonderful dried fruit. Quite lovely to smell. Balanced on the palate with good concentrated black cherry. Sticky black liquorice finish. Sweet and delicious. 91/100. Tasted 23-Jul-2024.