IronGate Fine Wine Auction
Tue, Nov 5, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Nov 12, 2024 08:00PM EST
Timed Auction
- 1997
- Mixed
- Portugal
- Port Blend Red
- Red Fortified
- HH2666
- HH2668
Lot 924
1997 Fonseca Vintage Port - 3 bottle(s)-Mixed
Estimate: CAD$340 - CAD$440
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| CAD$0 | CAD$20 |
| CAD$500 | CAD$50 |
| CAD$1,000 | CAD$100 |
| CAD$2,000 | CAD$200 |
| CAD$3,000 | CAD$250 |
| CAD$5,000 | CAD$500 |
| CAD$10,000 | CAD$1,000 |
| CAD$20,000 | CAD$2,000 |
| CAD$50,000 | CAD$5,000 |
| CAD$100,000 | CAD$10,000 |
This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 1997 Fonseca Vintage Port - Mixed. Estimate for this lot is between $340 - $440 with a reserve of $200. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11542. In this lot you will find 1 bottle of 1997 Fonseca Vintage Port (1500ml), 2 bottles of 1997 Fonseca Vintage Port (750ml).
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This consignor, located in Alberta, became interested in wine and port over 20yrs ago as he was getting into the cigar business. He was fascinated by the similarities between cigars and wine such as terroir, blending and aging. He began to buy wine for cigar pairing events which led him to collecting. He had assistance from a friend who could not drink but had a keen interest in vintage port. All bottles were purchased at retail wine shops around Edmonton. A large portion came from DeVine Wines and Spirits. He stored the collection in a walk-in humidor in the basement of his cigar shop. The temperature and humidity were controlled by greenhouse monitors.
The score for 1997 Fonseca Vintage Port is 93 points from Robert Parker and the tasting note - Somewhat of a lightweight for Fonseca, but undeniably charming, this dark ruby/purple-colored wine offers a floral, exotic, flamboyant bouquet, a sweet, fleshy style, but not a great deal of weight or massiveness. Heady alcohol, sweet tannin, and a velvety texture make for a gorgeous finish. While I would have preferred to have seen more weight, structure, and intensity, this is an outstanding, albeit lighter than normal Fonseca.
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