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Fonseca Vintage Port 1970 . 1bn, 2ts, 4lbsl, 3lscl, 1ll. Bottle (4). ... (Total: 4 Btls. )
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Fonseca Vintage Port 19701bn, 2ts, 4lbsl, 3lscl, 1ll
Bottle (4)
“Some people may enjoy this wine's rather fat, rich and powerful fruit now, but I still find it too young for drinking. Deeply colored, with smoky mint, tar and fruit aromas, full-bodied, with concentrated fruit flavors and plenty of tannins.” (96 pts. James Suckling, Wine Spectator, Jan. 1989)
"...the Fonseca 1970 was the finest bottle I have encountered. The bouquet opens beautifully with heady scents of clove, ginger, small red cherries, bergamot and allspice, displaying exquisite definition and harmony. The palate follows suit with lovely balance and poise in the mouth, notes of kirsch, shaved ginger and walnut building to an opulent, viscous finish that lacquers the mouth. Yet this bottle shows more control than the bottle tasted four years ago. The 1970 Fonseca is in a very nice place at the moment. You should join it." (95 pts. Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, June 2013)
“$175 when purchased and $180-ish now. An exquisitely dark magenta hue with a clear rim. Vanilla, cassis, floral and minty notes make up this exotic bouquet. Considering it's now 42 years of age, it shows lively acidity and amazing youthfulness. Rich, grapy, dark cherry flavors almost a perfect showing with some warmth and intensity in the middle and a long vibrant finish. Extra credit for having maintained such superb structural components. From the appearance, flavor profile and structure, blind ... I'd have been guessing 1985, for sure.” (97 pts. Roy Hersh, For the Love of Port, March 2012)
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Auction Info
Wine Showcase Auction #24157 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2023
13th
Thursday
Internet/Mail Bids: 7
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