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Fonseca, Porto, 1994

Fortified Wine from Porto & Douro, Portugal
by Fonseca
$179.99
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Fonseca declared 1994 as one of the truly great modern Port vintages, and this bottle delivers the house's hallmark richness and voluptuous fruit. Vintage Port is made only in exceptional years, bottled young and laid down to mature over decades. At thirty years on, this has the breed and grip that give great Port its longevity, now softening into complexity. Stand it upright for a day and decant off the sediment before pouring. This is an after-dinner wine; give it air and small glasses.

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Robert Parker

97 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. Importer: Kobrand Corp.," —Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Decanter

98 points

"Tight knit – not giving much away on the nose, but silky fruit is underlying. Pure berry fruit palate initially with a super-fine tannic superstructure rising in the mouth, revealing its freshness and purity on a really beautifully defined finish. There is great architecture here." —Richard Mayson

Wine Spectator

100 points

"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."

More about Fonseca

Fonseca Guimaraens has been making Port since 1815, and their Bin 27 is the best-selling Port in America and still the reference standard for Ruby Reserve. They control three Quintas in the Douro Valley, each contributing to the house's distinctive dry-fruit style. Whether it's a young Bin 27 or aged tawny, Fonseca Port is reliable, elegant, and built for actual drinking.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Touriga Nacional

  • Vintage

    1994

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Stilton and walnuts, dark chocolate desserts, or a board of strong blue cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Sweet and full bodied, with dense black fruit, plum, licorice and chocolate. Ripe tannins give structure; rich and mouthfilling with a long, warming finish. Maturing nicely.

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