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96 points (19/20) Decanter: "A troublesome vintage for many shippers, but Fonseca 1985 never fails to impress: tight-knit, dense and minty with a core of concentration and pure berry fruit. Succulent, wonderfully fresh and vibrant at 30 years old. Peacock's tail of a finish. A real 'wow' of a wine that promises to last a lifetime. Drink: 2015-2050. Alcohol 20%. (Dec 2015)" 93 points Wine Spectator: "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. (2008)"
4-5 stars Michael Broadbent's Pocket Vintage Wine Companion: "Very deep, even a touch of youthful purple; rich, figgy, classic liquorice nose; sweet, soft, very fruity. Lovely wine. Last tasted May 2004. Now-2015. (2007)"
| Product SKU | 307376 |
| Producer | Fonseca |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Porto DOC |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Vintage | 1985 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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