Maker: Fonseca
Name: Bin No. 27
Type: N/A
Vintage: N/A
Alcohol: 20%

Price Point: This is a nice port I've had the opportunity to have several bottles of. It's about the average of what I'd spend on a bottle of port (considering port at our house can last about 6 months) - I want to say we paid $18 for this bottle.

Specifics: There was nothing that indicated the kind of port this bottle was - Vintage, Late Bottled Vintage, Ruby, Tawny, etc. and there was no indication of the vintage year.

On the nose: Lots of dark fruit, but not overly sweet. I would say currant is the overriding theme here. Very bright, and smells like it's going to have tannins.

On the tongue: Pleasantly smooth. Chocolate and just a touch of spice. A good bit different than the way this port smelled. While there is a hint of tannins present, it's not as strong as originally indicated on the nose.

Conclusion: In my very brief experience with ports, this has been one of my favorites for an everyday port. It's very smooth, and not too sweet, but still provides that warm feeling inside. A fabulous port that should be available at most cigar bars or nicer restaurants. Definitely a good buy.

Grade: A