2005 Vintage Wine and Port Gifts

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2005 was a successful vintage in Bordeaux with a very dry summer and little rain from May until September when showers revieved the drought. A truely superlative vintage for both left and right bank producers. A vintage for drinkable wines to be consumed in the long term. 2005 was very successful for Red Burgundy and outstanding for White Burgundy. It was an outstanding vintage in the North and South of the Cote du Rhone. In Portugal, there was a small, though high quality crop which produced some good vintage ports. The Champagne region also produced some very good Champagne which is drinking beautifully.

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. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 84/100 Parker points, this stunning wine has a generous, earthy, spicy, leathery, mushroom-like bouquet and is sweet and relatively soft with fruity flavours a medium body and good length. Drink now - 2032. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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.

This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 2005.

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 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. A wonderful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 anniversary.

This vintage port is shipped in a Taylor's Port presentation box with a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

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. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 anniversary!

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. A delightful 21st vintage wine gift for a 2005 anniversary!

This vintage port is shipped in a silk lined presentation box with four wine accessories (including a corkscrew, wine pourer, drip stopper and 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 2005 vintage and scoring 92-4/100 Parker points "The 2005 Shiraz 1914 is similarly styled to the 1928, but with slightly greater depth and concentration. It can be enjoyed over the next 10-15 years." Drink now - 2034. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 91-3/100 Parker points "The 2005 Shiraz 1928 is opaque purple-colored with an expressive bouquet of cedar, pencil lead, mineral, violets, tar, blueberry, and blackberry. This is followed by a medium-to full-bodied wine with gobs of ripe fruit, spicy black fruit flavors already exhibiting complexity, a harmonious personality, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish." Drink now - 2034. The vines for this wine were planted in 1928. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 87-9/100 Parker Points, "A strong effort offering up notes of sweet and sour cherries intermixed with loamy soil notes, licorice, seaweed, and Mediterranean sea breezes, this 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape is very Provencal, forward and well-made, with lovely fruit." Drink now - 2035. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 20050 vintage, this stunning Claret is a darkly coloured red wine with a great full body. Tasting of chocolate and caramel with a long length. Drink now - 2032.

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 outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 88/100 Parker points, "Reminiscent of a mini-Grand Puy Lacoste with its cassis fruit, attractive aromatics, lush, sweet, medium-bodied flavors, and inky/ruby/purple color, the 2005 Tour St.-Bonnet sells for a fraction of the price of the Grand-Puy-Lacoste." Drink now - 2033. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 86+/100 Parker points, "Deep ruby/plum/purple, with more sweetness to its fruit than normal, the 2005 Fourcas Hosten displays minerality, earth, spice, blackcurrants, and touches of oak and forest notes. This medium-bodied wine should continue to drink well for at least a decade or more." Drink now - 2032. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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.

This wonderful armagnac makes an ideal gift for someone born in 2005.

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.

From the very good 2005 vintage and scoring 92/100 points by Tom Cannavan, "A single quinta vintage Port from the Quinta da Roêda, just upstream from the village of Pinhão. Deep crimson, spices and cocoa flit around very dark berry fruits. There's a touch of curry leaf, and balsamic notes that are dark and subtle. The palate is exceptionally smooth and silky, the plum and blackcurrant gloss of fruit melts into a bittersweet chocolate and raisin fudge depth, a nice zestiness to the acidity extending the finish." Drink now - 2038. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 2005 vintage and scoring 92/100 Parker Points, "The 2005 Ampeleia is a rich, sensual wine endowed with layers of spiced dark fruit, minerals and flowers. Smoke, tar, leather and licorice nuances develop in the glass, adding further complexity. The Ampeleia shows terrific balance and harmony, particularly within the context of the vintage. This is a wonderful effort from proprietor Elisabetta Foradori.". Drink now - 2033. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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.

This lovely red wine from the outstanding 2005 vintage exhibits a dark ruby colorr, plenty of wood in the nose, and silky smooth tannins, Drink now - 2032. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 90/100 Points by Wine Enthusiast, "A full, firm, ripe wine that shows considerable style and richness. There are fine, dusty tannins, masking the full-bodied black fruits, licorice flavors, and a firm, smooth aftertaste." Drink now - 2036. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker points, "Looking first at the classic 2005 Gigondas, it has a beautiful core of fruit to go with textbook Saint Cosme tar, licorice and toasted spice. Made from 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre that saw no destemming (this estate never destems) and in older tanks and concrete, it’s aging beautifully, has medium to full-bodied richness, a great mid-palate and enough chewy tannin on the finish to keep it going strong for another decade." Drink now - 2033. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 anniversary!

This vintage wine is shipped in a slik 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 2005 vintage and scoring 90/100 parker points, "The two Gigondas from Montirius were both outstanding. Made from 80% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre brought up all in tank, the 2005 Gigondas Terre des Aines has outstanding fruit, lots of bouquet garni, earth and meatiness, medium to full-bodied richness and a supple, textured style. It’s ideal for drinking over the coming 3-4 years." Drink now - 2034.A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 anniversary!

This vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe wooden presentation box at no extra cost and now includes a free gift card with your personal message and tasting and storage notes.

From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 88/100 Parker points, "The Guillemot 2005 Savigny-les-Beaune Les Serpentieres. (which represents by far the majority of their acreage) offers a surprisingly brisk nose and snappy palate impression of sour cherry, cherry pits, wood smoke, and citrus oils. Pithy and clean as a whistle, with a long, lean finish of tart red fruit and fruit pits, pungent smokiness, orange zest and wet stone, this is not a wine for those who want cuddly Pinot with love handles!" Drink now - 2033. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 2005 vintage, this lovely red wine is intensely coloured with a huge bouquet of red and black fruits, spicy new oak and an intriguing earthy, terroir character. Drink now - 2033. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 2005 vintage, this medium to dark ruby-coloured wine reveals a demure, black fruit-based aromatic profile and a foursquare, tight personality. It is highly extracted, concentrated, and powerful, with a masculine character. Drink now - 2034. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 90/100 points from Wine Enthusuast, "Ripe, elegant wine, balancing fresh currant and red plum fruits against a mineral, dry structure. The acidity, the pure fruits and the solid tannins all work harmoniously together." Drink now - 2033. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 2005 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker points, "The 2005 QUINTA DA GRICHA is impeccably balanced, bright and graceful, with lovely flavors. It is quite charming. In a few months, from the time I tasted it in Portugal to the time I retasted it in the United States, it improved dramatically in the bottle, and fleshed out noticeably, which it needed to do. The tannins are ripe and reasonably well tamed, but the wine does have a backbone and structure. It has a lush first attack, but this continues on with more intensity and penetration, evolving well for hours. It also has a finish that is gripping and lingering, and that becomes more and more intense with air. The mid-palate is well on the elegant side. There were times when the wine seemed a little too elegant and understated for its USA price point (thank the exchange rate problems in large part for that), but the fruit is lovely. It expands in the glass, and the wine is so charming, with a certain Burgundian feel to it, that it is hard to resist. In particular, I really began enjoying a certain red berry note nuance to this wine as it aired out. Give it a couple of hours to wake up and you’ll be more convinced." Drink now - 2040. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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.

Scoring 90/100 points from Tim Atkin, this vintage champagne is shipped in its original 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 label. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 anniversary!

From the outstanding 2005 vintage, this Grand Cru Burgundy scored 17.5/20 by Jancis Robinson and is a rich, sweet and concentrated red wine with a penetrating bouquet of berry fruit, oriental spices, and layers of soft fruit. Drink now - 2036. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 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 outstanding 2005 vintage, this stunning white wine scored 92/100 by Wine Spectator and has a rich, creamy palate of spice-infused quince and apple which leads to a finish with good grip and well balanced sweetness. Drink now - 2032. A delightful 20th vintage wine gift for a 2005 anniversary!

This was the first vintage of Saint Aubin 1er Cru Les Combes produced by the legendary PYCM and is the only 2005 commercially available anywhere in the world today.

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.