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 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, this Crusted port has a very attractive classic port nose and is very sweet with good flavour and has a fragrant aftertaste. Drink now - 2034. 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.

From the very good 1985 vintage, this delightful port is fairly sweet with nice weight and is soft and elegant with good acidity. 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.

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.

From the very good 1985 vintage, this Plummy vintage port has a very attractive classic port nose and is very sweet with good flavour and has a fragrant aftertaste. 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.

From the very good 1985 vintage, this vintage port has an attractive classic port nose and is sweet with good flavour and a long length. Drink now - 2034. 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.

Made in the heart of the Bas Armagnac region, the nose has aromas of, vanilla, coffee. In the mouth toffee and rancio, the sign of a well mastered maturation. Fairly long length with intense aromatic persistence. This wonderful blended Armagnac makes an idecal gift for someone born in 1985. A super 40th anniversary gift. Please note the label states 40 year old and not the year.

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.

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.

From the very good 1985 vintage and scoring 90/100 Parker points, "Graham is the undisputed star and kingpin of the 1985 vintage ports. Yes, it is made in a sweeter style than the other ports, but it is a fabulous wine because of a dazzling level of black-cherry fruit, an enormous structure, and staggering depth, dimension, and length." Drink now - 2032.

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

From the outstanding 1985 vintage, this red wine from one of Bordeaux's most famous vineyards exhibits black cherries and raspberries intermingled with pain grille notes. It has a rich personality and a long lingering 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] 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 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.