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100 points: 2 bottles of Fonseca Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal 1994, 1994

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"Hold on to your hat. This is the best Fonseca since 1977, and it's probably even better than that classic vintage--more like the breathtaking 1948. Mind-blowing, with masses of color, aroma and fruit flavor. Smells like fermenting berries, boasting loads of crushed grape, violet and berry character. Big, full-bodied and very sweet, with tons of tannins and a sweet finish. Tannic and huge, it's a long-term, great Port. Best after 2012. 8,000 cases made."

Winespectator: 100 points

"One of the most spectacular 1994s, this opaque purple-colored wine is an exotic, flamboyant, ostentatious port. Extremely fragrant and pungent, with a flashy display of jammy cassis, pepper, licorice, and truffles, this port is an attention-grabber. Awesomely rich, and full-bodied, with superb length, richness, and overall balance, it possesses a huge mid-palate, layers of flavor, an unctuous texture, and a blockbuster finish. Everything is in place, with the brandy and tannin well-integrated, even concealed by the masses of fruit and glycerin. This wine will drink fabulously well at age ten, but keep for up to thirty years. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2035"

Robert Parker: 97 points

"This legendary port was coincidentally consumed twice within one month, each bottle being generously provided by two different collectors. While both were excellent, the bottle as of this date (purchased upon release and pristinely cellared by B.R.) showed a degree of youthfulness not found in the first bottle. Opaque ruby in color, it sports rich black fruit aromas and flavors, supported by walnut, pine nut, crushed rock and violet nuances. Still with massive but supple tannins, it coats the mouth throughout a very sweet middle palate and lengthy finish. Assuming good cellar conditions, bottles of this wine will penetrate deep into the next generation. I suspect that it will require another 20 years to reach plateau. Drink 2034-2054"

Cellartracker July 2014: 99 points
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184237

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100 points: 2 bottles of Fonseca Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal 1994

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2 bottles, 75cl each

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Fortified

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Australia, South Australia

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Into Neck (IN)

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100 points: 2 bottles of Fonseca Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal 1994, 1994

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"Hold on to your hat. This is the best Fonseca since 1977, and it's probably even better than that classic vintage--more like the breathtaking 1948. Mind-blowing, with masses of color, aroma and fruit flavor. Smells like fermenting berries, boasting loads of crushed grape, violet and berry character. Big, full-bodied and very sweet, with tons of tannins and a sweet finish. Tannic and huge, it's a long-term, great Port. Best after 2012. 8,000 cases made."

Winespectator: 100 points

"One of the most spectacular 1994s, this opaque purple-colored wine is an exotic, flamboyant, ostentatious port. Extremely fragrant and pungent, with a flashy display of jammy cassis, pepper, licorice, and truffles, this port is an attention-grabber. Awesomely rich, and full-bodied, with superb length, richness, and overall balance, it possesses a huge mid-palate, layers of flavor, an unctuous texture, and a blockbuster finish. Everything is in place, with the brandy and tannin well-integrated, even concealed by the masses of fruit and glycerin. This wine will drink fabulously well at age ten, but keep for up to thirty years. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2035"

Robert Parker: 97 points

"This legendary port was coincidentally consumed twice within one month, each bottle being generously provided by two different collectors. While both were excellent, the bottle as of this date (purchased upon release and pristinely cellared by B.R.) showed a degree of youthfulness not found in the first bottle. Opaque ruby in color, it sports rich black fruit aromas and flavors, supported by walnut, pine nut, crushed rock and violet nuances. Still with massive but supple tannins, it coats the mouth throughout a very sweet middle palate and lengthy finish. Assuming good cellar conditions, bottles of this wine will penetrate deep into the next generation. I suspect that it will require another 20 years to reach plateau. Drink 2034-2054"

Cellartracker July 2014: 99 points
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Item Details

Item ID:

184237

Name:

100 points: 2 bottles of Fonseca Vintage Port, Douro, Portugal 1994

Producer:

Quantity / Size:

2 bottles, 75cl each

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Fortified

Country / Region:

Australia, South Australia

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

Ended:

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£15 to mainland UK
From GL6, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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No overseas postage

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