"...undeniably charming, this dark ruby/purple-colored wine offers a floral, exotic, flamboyant bouquet, a sweet, fleshy style, but not a great deal of weight or massiveness. Heady alcohol, sweet tannin, and a velvety texture make for a gorgeous finish. While I would have preferred to have seen more weight, structure, and intensity, this is an outstanding, albeit lighter than normal Fonseca..."(93pts RP)



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Vintage 1997, Fonseca Vintage Port , Guimaerens, 12bn or better, owc (12 750 ml)


$350 - 550