Fonseca vs Guimaerens?

[Tom D.]

Is there any difference between Vintage Ports labeled "Fonseca Guimaerens" vs. simply "Fonseca"? I'm wondering about older vintages (particularly 1963), but also in general. Thanks!

[Frederick Blais]

Guimaraens is the brand they use when they don't declare a Fonseca Port in the classic years. So in 1963, it is a Fonseca Vintage Port produced by Fonseca Guimaraens while in a year like 1976 it is Guimaraens Vintage Port produced by Fonseca Guimaraens.

You can have a look on their web site for more info : http://fonseca.pt/en/port/

[Tom D.]

Frederick, thank you very much!

[Andy Velebil]

Tom,

Check out this article I wrote regarding Fonseca-Guimaerens http://www.fortheloveofport.com/guest-c ... force-club

It will explain a lot about the history of these two companies.

[Tom D.]

Thanks Andy. I remember glancing at that piece, I went back and read it more carefully this time!