2007 Fonseca Vintage Port

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JG 97 WE 96 WA 95 W&S 94 WS 94
JG 97

View From The Cellar, July 2009

(97+ points) I have a very soft spot in my heart for the style of Fonseca, so I may be a bit biased in my praise of their 2007, but this is unequivocally the greatest young vintage of Fonseca that I have ever had the...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, December 2009

Dense and serious a powerful vintage as would be expected from Fonseca. The whole emphasis of the wine pushes the tannins forward but this structure is based on black plums with dark fruit skins and a solid chunky...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2013

The 2007 Fonseca is maturing nicely, with a perfumed, high toned, rich bouquet of macerated black cherries, blueberry, creme de cassis and vanilla. The palate is very harmonious with plush dark cherry fruit, fresh fig...
W&S 94

Wine & Spirits, December 2009

Fonseca's rich, Cima Corgo style creates a sleek and supple 2007, a wine that's both generous in its bosky richness of flavor and sophisticated in its detail. Oak softens and rounds it into a savory chocolate cake with...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, May 2010

A subtle yet powerful young Vintage Port with freshly sliced plum citrus and mulberry on the nose. Full-bodied and medium sweet with a solid core of powerful tannins and a long balanced finish. So tight and reserved...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Port
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Portugal
Region Douro
Vintage 2007
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 20%
Closure Cork

The 2007 Fonseca Vintage Port is a proprietary blend from the Douro region of Portugal. This red wine, produced by Fonseca, is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 20.0%.

This vintage has received high praise from various wine critics. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 94, describing it as "opaque purple-colored with a high-class perfume of lavender, Asian spices, pencil lead, incense and an amalgam of black fruits." The review highlights its "voluminous" palate, layered with succulent fruit, outstanding density, and excellent integration of tannin, acidity, and alcohol. The reviewer also notes the wine's "impeccable balance" and suggests a drinking window extending out to 2045.

Wine Spectator also gave the 2007 Fonseca Vintage Port a score of 94, calling it "subtle yet powerful." This review emphasizes the aromas of "freshly sliced plum, citrus, and mulberry on the nose." The wine is described as "full-bodied and medium sweet," with a solid core of powerful tannins and a long, balanced finish. The reviewer notes the wine's tight and reserved character and its muscular structure, recommending it be consumed after 2017.

Wine Enthusiast provided the highest score, rating this vintage at 96. The review calls the wine "dense and serious," recognizing it as a "powerful vintage" typical of Fonseca. The emphasis is on the forward tannins, which are balanced by flavors of black plums and dark fruit skins, creating a solid, chunky character. The finish is described as "juicy and bold."

In summary, the 2007 Fonseca Vintage Port is a highly regarded wine with impressive reviews across the board. Its complex flavor profile, strong tannic structure, and long aging potential make it a standout choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.