1934 Fonseca Vintage Port

Made by Dorothy Guimaraens, Frank G’s daughter, who ran the company in the 1930s before it was absorbed into Taylor’s. Very clear, bright, pale garnet. Intense, high-toned nose. Strongly fruity still. Lots of fruit with an orange-peel edge and quite marked acidity. Still very much alive. A real essence of port with some walnut notes on the end. A fascinating wine that still has much to give. The revelation of the tasting and the one port closest to its peak on the day. (JR)