1985 Vintage Wine and Port Gifts

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The 1985 vintage in Bordeaux started with the vines suffering frost damage in winter which was followed by a stormy, cold and wet Spring. Early summer saw violent hailstorms, but after this time the weather improved dramatically for the crucial flowering period. July and August saw hot temperatures with isolated showers. September was one of the hottest and driest on record, which led to good ripening. From September onwards conditions were perfect for a good harvest. It was an outstanding vintage and all appellations produced wines of great complexity and great ageing potential.. 1985 was outstanding for Red Burgundy and very good for White Burgundy. It was an outstanding vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there was a very good vintage which produced some very good vintage ports. There was also an outstanding vintage in the Champagne region.

So that customers can appreciate very old vintage ports, vintagewinegifts have rebottled and recorked a small selection of classic vintage ports for you to enjoy. This bottling is a 20cl bottle of 1985 Taylor Fladgate .From the very good 1985 vintage, this late bottled vintage port is sweet and soft with a plummy taste and a spicy finish. Drink now - 2034 .A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary.

PLEASE NOTE THIS BOTTLE SIZE IS 20CLS OR 2/7 OF A NORMAL BOTTLE SIZE. A super gift

This vintage port is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

So that customers can appreciate very old vintage ports, vintagewinegifts have rebottled and recorked a small selection of classic vintage ports for you to enjoy. This bottling is a 20cl bottle of 1985 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port. Scoring 87/100 Parker points and from the very good 1985 vintage, this lovely port is "quite concentrated, seductive, and amazingly delicious now, and it should mature quite quickly. The finish is long and flavorful" Drink now - 2032. A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary.

PLEASE NOTE THIS BOTTLE SIZE IS 20CLS OR 2/7 OF A NORMAL BOTTLE SIZE. A super gift

This vintage port is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 1985 vintage, this Spanish vintage red wine has aromas of pomegranate, dried rose petals and dark spices. The palate is silky and the tannins are really smooth. Drink now - 2034. A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary.

This vintage Spanish red wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This gift pack contains two 37.5cl bottles of Taylor Fladgate 20 year old Tawny Port.

Scoring 92/100 Parker points, this super 20 year old port is a fine pale orange brown with a taste of fruit cordial and honey and lemons. It is elegant with fine balance and poise with subtle acidity and a lovely nutty finish. Gold medal winner Decanter awards 2016. Drink now - 2033.

This vintage port is shipped in a wooden twin presentation box with a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes with four wine accessories (including a corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper ) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes

From the very good 1985 vintage and scoring 87/100 Parker points, this delightful port "offers rich, opulent, multidimensional flavors...Like the other 1985s, it is low in acidity and a trifle loosely knit, but relatively powerful and heady, with an amazing level of black-cherry fruit." Drink now - 2034.

This vintage port is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the outstanding 1985 vintage and scoring 83/100 Parker points, "The 1985 d'Angludet lacks depth and seems to have a slight hole in its mid-range. Otherwise, it has good color, a plummy, spicy, obvious bouquet, soft, medium-bodied flavors, fine ripe berry fruit, and light tannins in the finish." Drink now - 2034. A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary.

This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

Scoring 87/100 Parker points and from the very good 1985 vintage, this lovely port is "quite concentrated, seductive, and amazingly delicious now, and it should mature quite quickly. The finish is long and flavorful" Drink now - 2032. A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary.

This vintage port is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This half bottle of 40 year old Tawny port has a medium tawny colour and is fragrant with a vivid roast almond and apricot flavour. It is full of personality, has a lively richness and a mouth watering finish. Delicious! Drink now - 2050. Decanter Bronze, 2016. Decanter Silver 2015. A delightful 40th gift for a 1985 anniversary!

This vintage port is shipped in a silk lined presentation box with four wine accessories (including a corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper ) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This gift pack contains two 75cl bottles of Taylor Fladgate 20 year old Tawny Port.

Scoring 92/100 Parker points, this super 20 year old port is a fine pale orange brown with a taste of fruit cordial and honey and lemons. It is elegant with fine balance and poise with subtle acidity and a lovely nutty finish. Gold medal winner Decanter awards 2016. Drink now - 2033.

This vintage port is shipped in a wooden twin presentation box with a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes with four wine accessories (including a corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper ) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes

This incredible red wine from the Estate of Chateau Haut Brion and the outstanding 1985 vintage is a mature wine that offers a complex and elegant profile with notes of tobacco, smoke, earth and red fruit like cherry and plum. It is medium-bodied, well-balanced and harmonious with a lengthy finish, Drink now - 2032. A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] and comes with our limited edition 'Great First Growths of Bordeaux' Print (worth £49.97) at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This is a very rare bottle of the first vintage of Bodega Rutini's iconic "Felipe Rutini" blend, which was released in 1985 to celebrate the winery's 100th anniversary. The production began earlier in 1981, and the wine was innovative as the first Argentine wine to have its owner's personal name on the label. This ultra-premium blend is a tribute to founder Don Felipe Rutini and is intended to represent the highest quality of Rutini Wines. A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the excellent 1985 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker points, "An intensely fragrant bouquet of weedy cassis fruit, toasted bread, and smoke is evolved and developed. In the mouth, the wine is medium to full-bodied, supple and smooth, with flavors of jammy black fruits and herbs. The finish is lush and silky." Drink now - 2033. A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] and comes with our limited edition 'Great First Growths of Bordeaux' Print (worth £49.97) at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This Scotch whisky is 40% proof and was distilled in 1985 and bottled in 1997. It is shipped in its original presentation box at no additional cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes. A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary.

Scoring 95/100 Parker points and from the outstanding 1985 vintage,"Tasted blind in Bordeaux, the 1985 Château Le Tertre-Rôteboeuf has evolved into quite a stunning manifestation of everything great about François Mitjavile's property. Clear ruby in color, the bouquet is entrancing straight from the off, almost like a Vosne-Romanée grand cru in terms of its purity: small red cherries, kirsch, rose petals and a touch of warm gravel. The palate is beautifully balanced and typically for a 1985, its texture is captivating, velvety smooth and sensual. It just glides across the palate and caresses the senses until you are in the palm of its hand. Probably at its peak at 30 years of age, yet showing no sign of waning, enjoy this glorious Saint Emilion over the next few years." Drink now - 2033. A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and comes with our limited edition 'Great First Growths of Bordeaux' Print (worth £49.97) at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the outstanidng 1985 vintage and scoring 86/100 Parker points, this super red wine is "The 1985 displays fine depth and richness. Deep in color, with a weedy, herbaceous, cedary, black currant bouquet, it offers up a rich mouthful of succulent claret." Drink now - 2034. A wonderful 40th vintage wine gift for a 1985 anniversary.

This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

Bordeaux was hot and dry and produced a very good vintage. It was very good for Red Burgundy and outstanding for White Burgundy. It was a good vintage in the South and poor in the North of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, a very wet summer led to a poor vintage for port.

From the very good 1986 vintage, this stunning red wine is fleshy and deeply coloured with rich, ripe, concentrated fruit and a long smooth finish. Drink now - 2034.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This vintage German white wine is shipped in a deluxe wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This vintage German white wine is shipped in a deluxe wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This vintage German white wine is shipped in a deluxe wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes. Bin soiled labels.

This French red wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes. One only. Bin soiled label.

From the very good 1986 vintage, this delightful wine is medium-bodied, spicy and fruity, with good depth and length and has lovely complexity and intensity. Drink now - 2035.

This French wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes. One only. Bin soiled label.

This Malt Whisky was distilled in 1986 and bottled in 1998. It 40% proof.

So that customers can appreciate very old vintage Whiskies, vintagewinegifts have rebottled a small selection of classic vintage Whiskies for you to enjoy. This bottling is a 20cl bottle of 1986 Knockando 12 year old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

PLEASE NOTE THIS BOTTLE SIZE IS 20CLS OR 2/7 OF A NORMAL BOTTLE SIZE.

This vintage Whisky is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes. Bin soiled labels.

This stunning wine from the very good 1986 vintage has an excellent nose and is dry and lean with cherry/berry flavours and smooth tannins. Drink now - 2033. A lovely anniversary gift.

This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 1986 vintage, this lovely red wine is thick, rich and fleshy with a strong peppery finish. Drink now - 2034. A perfect gift.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the good 1986 vintage, this red wine exhibits a huge, Syrah nose of berries, coffee and meat. In the mouth the wine is splendidly concentrated and well-focused. It has an amazingly long and refreshing finish. Drink now - 2032.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

Scoring 90/100 Parker points and from the good 1986 vintage, "The deep plum/garnet-colored 1986 is slightly less concentrated and less alcoholic than the 1985, but it is still perfumed, rich, and intense. Fully mature, this fleshy, corpulent wine is a noteworthy success". Drink now - 2034.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 1986 vintage, this amazing red wine has a deep ruby colour with a lovely crisp fruit and is full bodied with a delightful finish. Drink now - 2034.

This vintage wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 1986.

This vintage Armagnac is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This vintage South African red wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes. One only.

From the very good 1986 vintage, this fully mature red wine is a dark ruby coloured wine with a big, plummy, mushroom like bouquet. It is full bodied with a deep concentrated berry flavour and a long finish. Drink now - 2034. A stunning gift.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This exceptionally rich vintage port from the good 1986 vintage possesses layers of fruit, a thick, chewy, unctuous texture and firm structure and tannins. Drink now - 2034. A super anniversary gift.

This vintage port is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the very good 1986 vintage, this amazing red wine is a medium-bodied wine with a well-developed, ripe fruity, spicy, bouquet and soft round flavours. Drink now - 2034.Drink now - 2034. A stunning gift.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This delicious red wine from the very good 1986 vintage is deeply coloured, full-bodied, rich, concentrated wine that has plenty of extract and a long finish. Drink now - 2032. A wonderful anniversary gift.

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This Malt Whisky is 40% proof and was distilled in 1986 and bottled in 1998.

This Malt Whisky is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessories (corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper & wine thermometer) [worth £17.99] at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

This Scotch whisky is 40% proof and was distilled in 1986 It is shipped in its original presentation wooden box at no additional cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.