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1992 Fonseca Vintage Port
Port: 750ml
$119.99
about this wine:
"Fonseca vintage ports are renowned for their great fruit richness and voluptuousness, and, while powerful and mouthfilling, for their breed and balance. In the context of each vintage, they combine the tannic dimension and "grip" which give great port its longevity with the structure and complexity that are Fonseca's hallmark. Among the Douro's first growths, Fonseca Vintage Port is clearly the "Pétrus" of Port...The 92 vintage has a much smaller declaration than the 1991s. The year began with the worst winter drought conditions since records began. It hardly rained until June and even then it rained for just a few days. Summer remained dry but the weather was warm rather than baking hot and a few timely rainstorms in August came as a welcome relief to growers. The harvest began on September 21st but those who waited until the beginning of October have produced the finest Ports... "
points awarded:
WA 97 WS 9497 points,
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 1995
Fonseca has scored in both the 1991 and 1992 vintages. The 1992 is a majestic young port that should ultimately rival, perhaps even surpass this house's most recent great efforts (1985, 1977, 1970, 1963). This colossal vintage port reveals a nearly opaque black/purple color, and an explosive nose of jammy black fruits, licorice, chocolate, and spices. Extremely full-bodied and unctuously-textured, this multi-layered, enormously-endowed port reveals a finish that lasts for over a minute. It is a magnificent port that will age well for 30-40 years.
94 points,
Wine Spectator, May 2005
Intensely fruity on the nose, with lots of blackberry and violet. Full-bodied and lightly sweet, with slightly astringent tannins and a medium finish. Silky. Still very tight. Needs time. '91/'92 Port retrospective. Best after 2010. 8,500 cases made. -JS
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