On Monday 24th September 2012, several members of TPF met at TBH for a dual mini-vertical of Warre's and Fonseca ports of the same years.
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1960 Fonseca
- Alex Bridgeman
- Fonseca 1966
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- Location: Berkshire, UK
Re: 1960 Fonseca
Deep red / orange in colour, with an orange rim; 40% opaque. Beautiful orange mandarin on the nose. Lovely texture on the palate, mid-weight. Generous mid-palate fruit over a gentle pepperiness. Some heat on the aftertaste from the acidity. Big aftertaste, full of sugary fruit; with a delicious and lingering finish. Very fine port. 92/100. Decanted 6 hours
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Re: 1960 Fonseca
F60, decanted 13:00. Brick red, 40% opaque. Nose had mocha. The mocha bitterness that started early palate became, by the mid-palate, a sensation of dryness. Lacking sugar. DRT rightly observed dried fruits. By late evening was rather dried out.
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- Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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- Location: Near Cambridge, UK
Re: 1960 Fonseca
very slightly acid edge though minimal, but very nice port.
Rating: Excellent
Rating: Excellent