Hundred Acre Fortification 2005

100 Parker Points Rating 100 Drink Date 2014 – 2070 Reviewed by Robert M. Parker, Jr. Issue Date 26th Jun 2014 Source 213, The Wine Advocate Absolutely compelling, and unquestionably one of the finest fortified wines I have ever tasted, the 2005 Fortification boasts a black/purple color as well as a glorious, profound bouquet of scorched earth, charcoal embers, blackberries, blueberries and smoked meats. Full-bodied, unctuously textured, thick and juicy with incredible equilibrium and richness, this young, massive, port-like wine reveals residual sweetness that is neither over-the-top nor cloying. It is beautifully executed, with the brandy component so well-integrated that it must be tasted to be believed. Drink: now- 2050.