Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Port 2004

Portugal

Single Price: £31.00

Mixed 6 Price: £28.00

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DESCRIPTION

In a nutshell:
A rich and velvety Single Quinta Vintage Port made entirely from the fruit of Quinta do Panascal.

The lowdown:
Made in years where a general vintage is not declared Single Quinta Vintages are earlier maturing and more approachable styles and certainly represent good value for money. They are bottled without filtration so need decanting. The wines of Quinta do Panascal have an excellent reputation and are noted for their rich, voluptuous fruitiness. The 1999 has a deep purple hue and quite a piquant jamminess on the nose. On the palate it's fleshy, rich and rounded with a hint of liquorice. The smooth tannins give it good balance leading to a succulent, lingering finish.

When to drink:
Subtly complex and just now reaching maturity; while perfect with strong cheese try also with dried fruits and figs.

PRODUCER

Fonseca

In the early 19th century Manuel Pedro Guimaraens purchased the Fonseca & Monteiro Company of Porto which is the event considered to be the founding of this leading Port Shipper. Today the firm is properly known as Fonseca Guimareans and is under the ownership of the Taylor Flagdate partnership, one of the leading lights of the Port industry, who also count illustrious names such as Taylors and Croft among others as part of their stable.

It's managed by head winemaker David Guimaraens who is from the 6th generation of the family involved in the wine business. Over recent years Fonseca's Vintage Ports have achieved considerable success and currently command among the highest prices. Much of their fruit comes from Quinta do Panascal and Quinta do Val Muros. The house style is for firm, fresh Ports with good structure and flavour.

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