Winery: Fonseca
Score: 100
Wine: Vintage Port 1994
 Cellar Selection
 
 Country: Portugal
 Region: Portugal 
 Issue: Apr 30, 1997
Hold on to your hat. This is the best Fonseca since 1977, and it's probably even better than that classic vintage--more like the breathtaking 1948. Mind-blowing, with masses of color, aroma and fruit flavor. Smells like fermenting berries, boasting loads of crushed grape, violet and berry character. Big, full-bodied and very sweet, with tons of tannins and a sweet finish. Tannic and huge, it's a long-term, great Port. Best after 2012. 8,000 cases made. (JS)