Portugal

` Brooding, reticent nose of cassis and kirsch; there`s nothing cooked about this one! Then massive, sweet and superrich in the mouth; explodes with exotic ripeness. Intriguing note of graphite. This coats every nook and cranny of the palate and clings and builds on the back end in a way that no other wine of this vintage can match. Huge, sexy and wonderfully lush Fonseca, built for the long haul. As impressive as the best 2000s, and, along with the Quinta do Noval Nacional, is an early candidate for port of the 2003 vintage` 97 Points Steven Tanzer

Graham`s, founded in 1820, is a Port house with an old reputation for sweet, rich vintage wines. The 1975 was declared a vintage by several houses, and is nearly fifty years old.

Taylor`s, founded in 1692, is among the Douro`s greatest Port houses. The 1975 is a declared vintage, nearly fifty years old.

Taylor`s, founded in 1692, is among the Douro`s greatest Port houses.

Warre`s, founded in 1670, is the oldest British Port house. The 1975 is a declared vintage, nearly fifty years old.