Fonseca Guimaraens 1998 Vintage Port, bottled in 2000 Bowmore

Fonseca Guimaraens 1998 Vintage Port, bottled in 2000 BowmoreThe Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port 1998 is another stellar offering from the Guimaraens series. Here are some of the tasting notes: Aromas of blackberry, plum, and raspberry, with a touch of dark chocolate and a hint of spice. Rich and smooth, featuring flavors of dark fruits like blackcurrant and cherry, complemented by notes of licorice, tobacco, and a subtle earthiness. The wine has a full bodied texture with firm tannins and a balanced acidity

jammy flavours which persist on the long finish

Sweet and velvety with lingering cinnamon

but has had a bounty of different names over the years

Here are some insights:Glenburgie 8 Year Old by Gordon & MacPhail (GM):Strength: 40

Taste: The cocktail offers a refreshing blend of sweet and tart flavors

as well as notes of baklavas (orange blossom) and marzipan

The Bruichladdich 10 Year Old from the 1990s is a notable single malt Scotch whisky from the Islay region

‘clams’ (or any almondy/salty kind of seafood)

Johnnie Walker 150th Anniversary is a special edition blended Scotch whisky

Nose: Very pure and fresh

offering firm but well-integrated tannins

Lheraud uses Ugni Blanc grapes grown exclusively in the Grande Champagne region