Fonseca 1985 Vintage Port: Tasting with 6th Generation Winemaker David Guimaraens and Austin Beeman

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David Guimaraens, the 6th generation winemaker, discusses his pride in a vintage port made by his father, the Fonseca 1985.

He emphasizes the pleasure of drinking a mature vintage port and the complexity it offers. Guimaraens also mentions the cult following of the Fonseca 1985 and its ability to age well.

He and Austin Beeman, the interviewer, discuss the personal and historical significance of tasting and experiencing wines from different years.

Guimaraens reflects on his own career and the legacy he hopes to leave behind and they conclude by toasting to the complexity and enjoyment of fine wines.

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AUSTIN BEEMAN… is a veteran of the wine business with nearly a quarter century’s experience in Marketing and Sales (wholesale, retail, & DTC.)

Austin has a deep knowledge of the global wine business with expertise in Wholesale Distribution, Brand Management, B2B & B2C Fine Wine Sales, and Wine Marketing with Quantifiable ROI. Austin Beeman most recently executed on that expertise for Cutting Edge Selections as Vice President of Marketing / Brand Manager Emerging Regions.

While Director of Marketing for Bonny Doon Vineyard, he managed one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns in the wine industry.

His video podcast “Understanding Wine with Austin Beeman” has been praised in USA Today and has reached nearly one million wine lovers around the world.

Austin holds the prestigious MBA in Wine & Spirits Management from Kedge Business School in Bordeaux.