Fonseca 1966 (12 BT)

Fonseca 1966

u. 4vts, 4ts, 2t/hs, 1hs, embossed wax capsules slightly chipped, slight signs of seepage and residue from other seeping bottles

Extraordinary walnut nose which scented the cellar when decanted in the morning for dinner. Plums and red fruit. Soft, luscious red fruit on the palate. Utterly succulent - liquid walnuts! Stunning opulence and total dimension - very easy to drink too much of it! Serena Sutcliffe, MW

12 bts (2 cn)

Provenance:

A COLLECTION OF ICONIC PORT VINTAGES, INCLUDING THE LEGENDARY 1963, 1996, AND THE WIDELY ACCLAIMED 1970. THE BOTTLES WERE RECENTLY REMOVED FROM THE CELLAR OF AN ENGLISH COLLECTOR, AND WERE PURCHASED THROUGH SEVERAL REPUTABLE ENGLISH MERCHANTS.

LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX Offered Duty Paid only

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