FONSECA Guimaraens Vintage Port 1992 Bottle

Description

Fonseca's 1992 Vintage Port is a stunning expression of the vintage, awarded an impressive 97 points by The Wine Advocate. This youthful and majestic port displays a nearly opaque black-purple hue, with an explosive nose featuring jammy black fruits, licorice, chocolate, and spices. Described as extremely full-bodied and unctuously textured, it offers a multi-layered complexity and a finish that lingers for over a minute, promising to age gracefully for 30 to 40 years. Jancis Robinson scores it 16.5 points, noting its deep crimson colour and slightly syrupy character, with firm tannins and a dry finish. While she points out a hint of volatile acidity, the wine retains its vigour and youthfulness, suggesting that further aging will enhance its harmony and depth.

*****

THE WINE ADVOCATE 97 points
Drink Date: 1995 - 2035
Fonseca has scored in both the 1991 and 1992 vintages. The 1992 is a majestic young port that should ultimately rival, perhaps even surpass this house's most recent great efforts (1985, 1977, 1970, 1963). This colossal vintage port reveals a nearly opaque black/purple color, and an explosive nose of jammy black fruits, licorice, chocolate, and spices. Extremely full-bodied and unctuously-textured, this multi-layered, enormously-endowed port reveals a finish that lasts for over a minute. It is a magnificent port that will age well for 30-40 years.

JANCIS ROBINSON 16.5 points
Deep healthy crimson. Some treacle and more than a suggestion of volatile acidity. Slightly syrupy fortified red wine. Still very vigorous and youthful – it probably needs rather more time to knit together. Very firm tannins and a dry finish. No shortage of alcohol. (JR)