Fonseca, Douro Valley (Portugal) Late Bottled Vintage Port 2000

($22, Kobrand): Late Bottled Vintage Port 2000 ($22, Kobrand): Late Bottled Vintage Port or LBV, is a reasonable alternative to vintage Port. Bottled after five or six years of barrel aginginstead of two for vintage Portit needs no further aging upon release nor decanting since its sediment remains behind in the barrel. Fonseca, one of the consistently great Port houses, has crafted a brilliant LBV in 2000. Spice, an exotic complexity, and wonderful balance complement its power. 90 Michael Apstein Jan 3, 2006