TN: 1977 Fonseca Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 12 hours - Deep red, solid but transparent core and a colour that holds right into the rim. Grassy initial smell from the glass but then comes a wonderful mix of red liquirice and violets. Initial mouthfeel is a little hollow but sweet red liquirice comes through in the mid-palate together with a nice spicy, bite. Aftertaste was either a little short or my palate was getting tired. Slightly disappointing, but clearly has the ingredients to develop some more. 4/6. 86 points