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Fonseca

Fonseca was founded in 1822 by Manuel Pedro Guimaraens, and though today the firm is owned by Fladgate, it is still run by a descendant of the founder, David Guimaraens. According to Robert M. Parker Jr., Fonseca matures slightly more rapidly than other Vintage Ports and Parker maintains that Fonseca has a unique character. “This is always the most flamboyant, exuberant, and exotic of Vintage Port, with a character that is completely different from that of its peers,” Parker says. With about 150 acres of vineyards planted in traditional Port grapes, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cao and other, Fonseca produces 8,000-14,000 cases of Vintage Port a year. It also produces a Tawny, a white Port and non-vintage Ports.

2011 Fonseca

Light label condition issue

WS  98   
JR  19.5   
WA  97-99   
WE  97   
ST  96+    
CT  95.3   
WS  #13 of 2014   

2000 Fonseca

Light label condition issue

WA  96   
ST  95   
WS  94   
CT  93.2   
JR  17   

1997 Fonseca

Light label condition issue

RP  93   
ST  93   
CT  92.8   
WS  91   
JR  17   
DE  ****   

1997 Fonseca

Light label condition issue

RP  93   
ST  93   
CT  92.8   
WS  91   
JR  17   
DE  ****   

1997 Fonseca

Light label condition issue

RP  93   
ST  93   
CT  92.8   
WS  91   
JR  17   
DE  ****   

1995 Fonseca Guimaraens

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

WS  92   
ST  91   

1992 Fonseca

Lightly elevated cork; light label condition issue

RP  97   
WS  94   
CT  93.6   
MB  ****   
WS  #4 of 1995   

1970 Fonseca

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; light label condition issue

WS  96   
RP  93   
JR  17   
MB  ****   

1970 Fonseca

Light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  96   
RP  93   
JR  17   
MB  ****   

1970 Fonseca

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  96   
RP  93   
JR  17   
MB  ****   

1970 Fonseca

Capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  96   
RP  93   
JR  17   
MB  ****   

1970 Fonseca

Light capsule condition issue; signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  96   
RP  93   
JR  17   
MB  ****   

1970 Fonseca

Capsule condition issue; lightly depressed cork; signs of past seepage; top shoulder fill; light label condition issue

WS  96   
RP  93   
JR  17   
MB  ****   

1970 Fonseca

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; label condition issue

WS  96   
RP  93   
JR  17   
MB  ****   

1963 Fonseca

Capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; label condition issue; Michael Morgan Limited label

MB  *****   
WS  98   
WA  96