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1997 Fonseca - decant time?
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:52 am
by Jim Christensen
Help! I can't wait - will open tomorrow for after Sunday dinner with a friend - how long should I decant?
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Re: 1997 Fonseca - decant time?
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:57 am
by Derek T.
In about 10 years time
...but if you must do it now I would give it 6 to 8 hours. Enjoy!
Re: 1997 Fonseca - decant time?
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 1:45 pm
by Roy Hersh
Agree with Derek on all fronts (in this thread at least
) and would tend toward 8 hours given his range.
Re: 1997 Fonseca - decant time?
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 3:15 pm
by Eric Menchen
I'm looking forward to the TN. I have one 1997 Fonseca at the moment and am wondering if I should by more as it is my anniversary year.
Re: 1997 Fonseca - decant time?
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 6:53 pm
by David M. Bueker
Generally similar advice for other major 1997s? I have been eying both Dow & Graham lately.
Re: 1997 Fonseca - decant time?
Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:03 pm
by Glenn E.
Even at 13 years old, 1997 Ports are still pretty young. I'd give any major brand 8 hours in decanter before serving, and wouldn't be a bit surprised if some of the really big Ports (in this case Niepoort, for example) need 12 or more.