This lot is comprised of 6 bottle(s) of 1997 Fonseca Vintage Port - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $480 - $600 with a reserve of $240. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11058.
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A Toronto-based collector with a passion for fine wine. Built with impeccable provenance and meticulous care, wines were acquired via cellar door, mailing lists, and trusted agencies and retailers in the city. Wines were housed in a temperature and humidity-controlled home cellar until landing with Iron Gate.
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.