Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1997 BDXCOUNT0925 Racines is a collaboration between

Racines is a collaboration between Burgundian legends Étienne de Montille and Brian Sieve and California winemaking talent Justin Willett

which builds texture without slathering on toast or butter

Diplomat proves that Croatia is a serious contender in the world of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines

and hints of black pepper unfold with each sip

Even without a date on the bottle

Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1997 BDXCOUNT0925 Racines is a collaboration betweenFonseca 1997 comes from a widely admired declared vintage, made in the rich, voluptuous style that has made this house famous. Vintage Port is produced only in the best years, bottled young and meant to age for decades. Nearly thirty years on, this is hitting a lovely stride, still mouthfilling and concentrated but starting to show secondary complexity. Stand it upright, then decant off the sediment before serving. Pour it after dinner and let it open