FONSECA Vintage Port 1994 Bottle

Description

The 1994 Fonseca is a true icon of the Port world and a vintage that will be talked about for generations. Often described as the definitive vintage Port of its era, it is a wine of immense scale and breathtaking richness. Even after three decades in the bottle, it remains incredibly deep and vibrant.

On the nose, it offers a concentrated bouquet of dark blackberries, luscious plums, and a hint of exotic spice. The palate is a masterclass in power and poise, with a dense and velvety texture that fills the mouth. It is sweet and opulent but perfectly balanced by a firm and spicy structure that suggests it still has decades of life ahead. This is a soulful and majestic Port that represents the very pinnacle of the Fonseca style.

THE WINE ADVOCATE 97 points
Drink Date: 2002 - 2035
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.