Tasting note

The 2011 Late Bottled Vintage Port is an unfiltered field blend that comes with a bar top cork. It comes in at 108 grams per liter of residual sugar and was bottled in 2016, according to the label. Rather gorgeous, this fresh, tight and powerful Fonseca is perfectly focused, extracted and tightly-wound, finishing with intensity of flavor laced with some herbs and a hint of garrigue. Yet, everything is always in a very controlled fashion brilliantly supported by its structure. This is a beauty, another super 2011 LBV. Drink Date: 2016-2027. Score - 92. (Mark Squires, robertparker.com, April 27, 2016)

Under the ruby colour, the nose is intense and complex. Enjoy this sweet and spicy red featuring refreshing acidity. On the palate, it showcases fleshy tannins and a full-bodied mouthfeel that leads into a medium finish.

This is a finely perfumed wine that has plenty of blackcurrant flavours. Fresh initially, it develops ripe tannins and a character that emphasized fruit. Ready to drink, but will also age well. 92 Points - Wine Enthusiast *Available only at the BC Liquor Stores Festival Wine Shop (Vancouver International Wine Festival Tasting Room) from February 25, 26, and 27. Festival Wine Shop is open to tasting room patrons. Same day tasting tickets must be presented for entry.