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1985 Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1985

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The 1985 Fonseca is still youthful in appearance with hardly any ageing on the rim. 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. This is a fabulous Fonseca that is ready to drink now, but will age for another 30 or 40 years. Drink now-2030+.


Score: 93

Neal Martin, erobertparker.com
Maturity: 2013-2030+
01 February 2013


The 1985 vintage was preceded by an exceptionally cold, wet winter, with night temperatures well below freezing in early January. Berry set was excellent and the young bunches perfectly formed. The summer was hot throughout the region, with no rainfall during July and August. Fonseca picked earlier than most other shippers and the harvest was brought in under ideal conditions before the rain which fell later in the month of September. Conditions were ideal for fermentation resulting in must of exceptional colour and weight. Bottled in 1987. Round, rich and firm. Liquorice and freshness. (17.5 points)


Score: 17 - 18

JancisRobinson.com, Jancisrobinson.com
Maturity: 2015-2030
04 October 2012


Deep crimson. Low key but well mannered nose. Thick, dry and clarety. Rather fine and serious and contained and compact. Yes! This one should run and run - real concentration and density. Lift and excitement. (18.5 points)


Score: 18 - 19

JancisRobinson.com, Jancisrobinson.com
Maturity: 2015-2030
13 October 2004


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. Still tight. Drinkable now, but it needs a few more years. '77/'85/'97 blind Port retrospective. Best after 2010.


Score: 93

James Suckling, Wine Spectator
Maturity: 2010+
01 January 2008

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191925

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1985 Fonseca, Vintage Port

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1 bottles, 75cl each

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Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Fortified

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Australia, South Australia

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Into Neck (IN)

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1985 Fonseca, Vintage Port, 1985

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Description


The 1985 Fonseca is still youthful in appearance with hardly any ageing on the rim. 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. This is a fabulous Fonseca that is ready to drink now, but will age for another 30 or 40 years. Drink now-2030+.


Score: 93

Neal Martin, erobertparker.com
Maturity: 2013-2030+
01 February 2013


The 1985 vintage was preceded by an exceptionally cold, wet winter, with night temperatures well below freezing in early January. Berry set was excellent and the young bunches perfectly formed. The summer was hot throughout the region, with no rainfall during July and August. Fonseca picked earlier than most other shippers and the harvest was brought in under ideal conditions before the rain which fell later in the month of September. Conditions were ideal for fermentation resulting in must of exceptional colour and weight. Bottled in 1987. Round, rich and firm. Liquorice and freshness. (17.5 points)


Score: 17 - 18

JancisRobinson.com, Jancisrobinson.com
Maturity: 2015-2030
04 October 2012


Deep crimson. Low key but well mannered nose. Thick, dry and clarety. Rather fine and serious and contained and compact. Yes! This one should run and run - real concentration and density. Lift and excitement. (18.5 points)


Score: 18 - 19

JancisRobinson.com, Jancisrobinson.com
Maturity: 2015-2030
13 October 2004


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. Still tight. Drinkable now, but it needs a few more years. '77/'85/'97 blind Port retrospective. Best after 2010.


Score: 93

James Suckling, Wine Spectator
Maturity: 2010+
01 January 2008

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Item Details

Item ID:

191925

Name:

1985 Fonseca, Vintage Port

Producer:

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Fortified

Country / Region:

Australia, South Australia

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

Ended:

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£15, Overseas buyers, shipping cost depends on destination.

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