{"product_id":"fonseca-vintage-port-2000","title":"Fonseca Vintage Port 2000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker. \u003c\/strong\u003eCrafted from the Douro’s finest indigenous grape varieties, led by Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, Fonseca Vintage Port is renowned for its depth, richness and remarkable ageing potential. Sourced from the house’s celebrated quintas, it combines powerful dark fruit with freshness and structure, making it one of Portugal’s benchmark Vintage Ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding 2000 vintage produced Vintage Ports of exceptional concentration and balance, thanks to favourable growing conditions that delivered ripe, healthy fruit with excellent freshness. Now entering a superb stage of maturity, this wine offers an expressive bouquet of blackberry, black cherry, plum, violet, liquorice and sweet spice. The palate is rich and velvety, with layers of black fruits, dark chocolate, fig and spice wrapped around fine, polished tannins. Despite its generosity, the wine retains remarkable freshness and precision, leading to an exceptionally long finish. While drinking beautifully today, it has the structure to continue evolving for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Press Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 Points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate (2000 Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The 2000 Fonseca continues to exude finesse and focus on the nose, with pure blackberry, juniper berries, licorice and a touch of sloes. The palate is underpinned by very fine tannins, a sensual, svelte texture with wonderful acidity. The harmony and symmetry is alluring, the finish precise and demonstrating the persistency to suggest a long future ahead. Drink 2020 to 2060.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFonseca is one of the greatest names of Port wine. Founded in 1815, their wines are characterised by power, charm and elegance. The Late Bottled Vintage is their standard-bearing wine and is made to the same exacting standards as their magnificent Vintage Ports. The main difference between the two is that their Late Bottled Vintage wines spend longer in oak casks before being bottled, hence the name, and that most don’t need to be decanted. In making their Late Bottled Vintage Port, Fonseca specially selects grapes that have the character to stand up to this extended ageing period. Conscious of the precious environment in which they produce their wines, Fonseca has invested heavily in sustainable winemaking. It was the first lodge to offer a wholly organic Port and respect for the planet influences all their activities. This has been made easier by the bulk of their fruit coming from their own perfectly placed vineyards. When it comes to Late Bottled Vintage Port, Fonseca offers a uniquely characterful drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mentzendorff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58355079053699,"sku":"MEN60420","price":104.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/9843\/1058\/files\/FonsecaVintagePort2000.png?v=1783340313","url":"https:\/\/www.perfectcellar.com\/products\/fonseca-vintage-port-2000","provider":"Perfect Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}