Very dark and youthful ruby-purple. Very intense aromas of blackberry and black licorice. Full-bodied and lightly sweet, with chewy tannins and a rich licorice, blackberry undertone... Wine Spectator
Andrew S
Fun bottle. PNP. Needs some time to add complexity. Certainly enjoyable but still somewhat young in the grand scheme.
Fun bottle. PNP. Needs some time to add complexity. Certainly enjoyable but still somewhat young in the grand scheme.
9.3Daron Watson
1985 was 1 of the 36 declared vintages of the past 100 years by the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto - one of the best actually which they describe as “exceptional quality...a classic vintage, harvested under perfect conditions” Fonseca stepped to it delivering a wonderful that after 30+ years still is powerful yet has integrated any alcohol heat
1985 was 1 of the 36 declared vintages of the past 100 years by the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto - one of the best actually which they describe as “exceptional quality...a classic vintage, harvested under perfect conditions” Fonseca stepped to it delivering a wonderful that after 30+ years still is powerful yet has integrated any alcohol heat
9.4Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
1985 vintage. Soft and full. Drinking nicely
1985 vintage. Soft and full. Drinking nicely
9.1Jan Konetzki
Has another 20 years ahead. Fragrant complex. Great length
Has another 20 years ahead. Fragrant complex. Great length
9.6Lars Fasel
Old & New.
Old & New.
9.3Kerrin Laz
Proprietor, K. LAZ WINE COLLECTION
Best '85 in the blind tasting of 8
Best '85 in the blind tasting of 8
9.8Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Lovely chocolate overtones. A very pleasant drinking port. Round and full and rich.
Lovely chocolate overtones. A very pleasant drinking port. Round and full and rich.
8.8Henry Patland
Very nice and subtle port
Very nice and subtle port
9.1Richard Portes
18
18
9.4Richard Portes
17+
17+
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.