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FONSECA Vintage Port 1997

LotWineRegionQtyEstimateCurrent Bid
XDW
1961
FONSECA Vintage Port 1997 Portugal 1 BOTTLE AU$600-650 AUD $ 460

Robert Parker Score: 93 points

Reviewer: Robert M. Parker, Jr. — 1261 Jan 2000

Drink 2020–2020

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. Anticipated maturity: now-2020.

Wine-Searcher Aggregated Score: 92 points

1997 Fonseca Vintage Port

Source: Wine-Searcher.com

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