1998 Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 13 days - 9,800 cases released. Rich red, showing some bricking. Turned a little acrid and oxidised on the nose, sour brambles. Balanced entry, cedar wood and dry but ripe bramble fruit. The acidity grows and dominates the structure, and burns a little on the swallow. The finish is long and dominated by blackberry pips and eventually dark chocolate. Tasty port, probably quite wonderful if decanted for less time. 85 points