1970 Fonseca Vintage (Identifiable)
Fonseca's vintage releases remain among the world of port's most notable, with several having attracted 100-point ratings and glowing reviews from major wine critics. We're certainly among those who regularly sit up and take note, which is why snapped up this now beautifully mature, epic 1970 vintage when we had the chance. One for the thirsty connoisseur.
"Tasted at the Vintners Companys 650th anniversary celebration at Vintners Hall, the Fonseca 1970 was the finest bottle I have encountered. The bouquet opens beautifully with heady scents of clove, ginger, small red cherries, bergamot and allspice, displaying exquisite definition and harmony. The palate follows suit with lovely balance and poise in the mouth, notes of kirsch, shaved ginger and walnut building to an opulent, viscous finish that lacquers the mouth. Yet this bottle shows more control than the bottle tasted four years ago. The 1970 Fonseca is in a very nice place at the moment. You should join it." -- 95 points, Wine Advocate