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Fonseca 1997
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Slightly dull purple. Raw nose. Very sweet at first then very very dry, rasping tannins on the finish. A very youthful, unformed wine which may develop into something special but is very difficult to judge at present. Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2022 01 October 2004 |
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Black purple. Much softer and gentler than the Taylor's. Spice, tannins. A big 'un. Fleshy. Score: 18 - 19 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2012-2030 01 October 2002 |
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Somewhat of a lightweight for Fonseca, but 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. Score: 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2000-2020 01 January 2000 |
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