We are delighted to announce we have been able to secure a small allocation of Fonseca 1985 Vintage Port, directly from the lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia.
There is no denying that the 1985 is drinking extremely well now, nevertheless, also has many years of potential ahead. Renowned wine critic and founder of the Wine Advocate, Robert Parker, described Fonseca as the "Pomerol of Vintage Ports" and that the 1985 vintage in particular as having "outstanding depth, concentration and balance". This is an excellent Vintage Port to enjoy throughout the festive season from one of the very best in the business!
Fonseca Vintage Port 1985 | £67.50
“A hard, take-no-prisoners Port, extremely powerful and still closed when last tasted. Deep inky color, with concentrated blackberry and raisin aromas, full-bodied, with massive raisin flavors, a superb backbone and a very long finish.” 95/100 points. James Suckling
"The nose offers kirsch, sloes and Christmas cake. With time, there are subtle notes of dried fig and dates beginning to emerge and add to the complexity. The palate is medium-bodied and beautifully balanced on the supple, rounded entry. It is not quite as complex as the aromatics, with dates and dried fig, the finish mellow and refined. It is very elegant for a Fonseca, weighty but supremely well focused." 93/100 points. Neal Martin
"Fonseca is one of the great port lodges, producing the most exotic and most complex port... With its lush, seductive character, one might call it the Pomerol of Vintage ports... Dense ruby/purple with the Oriental spice-box aroma, the 1985 is an expansive, sweet, broadly flavored wine with outstanding depth, concentration, and balance. It finishes with a solid lashing of alcohol and tannin." 90/100 points. Robert Parker
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