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| PENFOLDS Bin 707 | 2008 |
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| TORBRECK The Struie | 2015 |
| VINOPTIMA Ormond Noble Late Harv... | 2004 |
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| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XDW 1917 |
FONSECA Vintage Port 2016 | Portugal | 1 BOTTLE | AU$180-200 | AUD $ 159 | |
| XDW 1918 |
FONSECA Vintage Port 2016 | Portugal | 1 BOTTLE | AU$180-200 | AUD $ 159 | |
| XDW 1921 |
FONSECA Vintage Port 2016 | Portugal | 1 BOTTLE | AU$180-200 | AUD $ 159 |
Robert Parker Score: 97 points
Reviewer: Mark Squires — 2404 Aug 2022
Drink 2028–2075
The 2016 Vintage Port is a field blend sourced from the typical three quintas (Panascal in the Tavora Valley and Quinta do Cruzeiro and Quinta de St Antonio in the Pinhão Valley). When last seen, this was in fine form. It was aged for 20 months in wood and comes in with 99 grams of residual sugar. Right now, surprisingly, this seems more tightly wound than the Taylor's, which usually seems to me the burlier as between the two. It has beautiful fruit as well, if not quite the wave of big fruit that Taylor's shows off. In 2017, I would say Taylor's wins. In this vintage, it may be Fonseca. However, there are great performances all around.
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.
The Hill of Grace Market