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***94 Points- Neal Martin for the Wine Advocate

***94 Points- Neal Martin for the Wine Advocate, tasted 2016***

"The 1989 Vieux Château Certan has long been one of my favorite wines of that decade. The bouquet shows no signs of relinquishing that title with gorgeous black truffle, bay leaf, warm gravel and briary scents that are simply beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine line of acidity, "warm earth" on the entry, leather and truffle, great depth here with sublime precision on the finish, which is bridled with hints of mushroom and cloves. Maybe this is reaching its peak? Then again, it shows absolutely no signs of reaching the end of its plateau. …
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Le Haut-Lieu, Moelleux, Premiere Trie, Domaine Huet, Loire, Domaine Gaston Huet
98 Points Robert Parker

Nobly elegant and perfectly balanced raisin fruit with precise aromas of dried apricots and ripe peaches intertwined with subtly spicy, mineral and chalky notes on the nose. Sweet and superbly harmonious on the highly elegant, silky textured and well concentrated palate, this full-bodied, gorgeously fruit-concentrated and animated Chenin from the first picking of dried berries has a perfect, sensual flow and reveals an incredible generosity, finesse and delicacy. This is a gorgeously balanced sweet wine with an intriguing concentration of fruit and finesse.
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Monte Ducay - San Valero

Carinena is just one of several DO titles used for the wines of Aragon, northern Spain. Winemaking in the area dates back to at least Roman times, and records from that era confirm that locals drank Carinena wines mixed with honey. Many other historical records attest to the quality of the wines from Carinena; King Ferdinand I of Aragon listed it as his preferred wine above all others and the French philosopher Voltaire thought it heavenly. Wine has long been the economic mainstay of the region and a source of great pride and renown.
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Quinta do Bomfim Single Quinta Vintage Port

Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim, 1987
Single Quinta Vintage Port

Summary

Dow’s Quinta do Bomfim 1987 Single Quinta Vintage Port is a distinguished wine produced from one of the Symington family’s most celebrated estates in the Douro Valley. In years when a full house declaration is not made, exceptional fruit from flagship estates such as Quinta do Bomfim is often bottled separately as a Single Quinta Vintage Port. With nearly four decades of bottle ageing, this wine now shows the elegant maturity and refined structure typical of Dow’s style.

Tasting Notes

The wine displays a deep garnet colour with a gentle tawny edge. …
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Malvedos Vintage Port

In declared Vintage years the wines of Malvedos form the fundamental part of the blend which makes up Grahams Vintage Ports. In many other years when there is not enough top quality wine for Grahams to declare a Vintage, the wine of Malvedos is nevertheless so fine that it is bottled on its own, unblended, when two years old and left to mature in bottle like other Vintage Ports. Unlike declared Vintages, Malvedos Vintage Port is normally only shipped when ready for drinking by which time it is usually at least ten years old, although it continues to improve for many years more.
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Quinta da Cavadinha Vintage Port

Gold medal award - The International Wine and Spirit Competition 1999.
This Single Quinta wine has now reached its full maturity and is ready for drinking. As it ages further, it will begin to develop gently into a more tawny style wine. A fantastic glass of Port."

“A dark, glossy, red garnet-black hue - with just a tinge of maturity on the rim. A lovely nose, very open and approachable, full of toasty black fruits. On the palate it has a lovely, full richness, with delightful balance of fruit, tannins and acidity. Nicely structured. There is even a velvety edge to the texture, producing a smooth, elegant end palate and finish. …
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Colheita Port in Gift Box
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1986 Kopke Colheita Port

The 1986 Kopke Colheita Port is drawn from a single harvest and matured for decades in seasoned oak casks before bottling, allowing time to shape its balance and complexity. Kopke’s long tradition of extended wood ageing is clearly expressed here, delivering a Colheita of elegance, precision and depth.

Tasting Notes:
Warm amber-tawny in colour with copper highlights, the nose is layered and inviting. Aromas of dried fig, sultana and orange peel intertwine with notes of toasted almond, caramel and subtle spice. On the palate it is smooth and harmonious, with a silky texture supported by fresh acidity that keeps the wine vibrant. …
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F.lli Pighin

1986 Cabernet – F.lli Pighin (Friuli, Italy)

A fully mature, old-school Friulian Cabernet (likely Sauvignon with a touch of Franc) showing savoury poise over power. Deep garnet shading to tawny at the rim; aromas of dried blackcurrant and cherry, cedar and pencil shavings, bay leaf, tobacco and leather, with hints of green peppercorn, cacao and dried herbs. Mid-weight and silken on the palate: lively, cool-climate acidity carries cassis, sour-cherry and chinotto notes; tannins are fine and resolved. The finish is long and tapering with cedar spice, graphite and a touch of cocoa.

Producer note: Fratelli Pighin farms gravelly, …
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Pauillac 5th Growth Classification

Château Haut-Bages Libéral, 1986
Pauillac – Fifth Growth (5ème Grand Cru Classé), Bordeaux

The 1986 vintage in Bordeaux is remembered for producing structured, long-lived wines, particularly on the Left Bank. A warm summer followed by a fine, dry harvest allowed Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen slowly and fully, resulting in wines with firm tannins, excellent concentration and impressive ageing potential. Nearly four decades on, the best examples are now entering a rewarding stage of maturity.

Château Haut-Bages Libéral 1986 shows the classic character of Pauillac. The bouquet offers mature aromas of blackcurrant, cedarwood and tobacco, with secondary notes of leather, forest floor and subtle spice developed through long bottle ageing. …
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Premier Cru Classé, Sauternes
Sweet white wine

1986 Château Suduiraut hails from one of Sauternes' most renowned Premier Cru Classé estates, nestled next to Château d’Yquem in the commune of Preignac. Known for its meticulous vineyard management and traditional vinification techniques, Suduiraut crafts wines dominated by Sémillon, blended with a touch of Sauvignon Blanc. The château’s wines typically display opulence, structure, and longevity—often showing vivid botrytis character thanks to the ideal misty autumn conditions near the Garonne and Ciron rivers. By the mid-1980s, Suduiraut was producing wines with a more classic, less opulent style than later decades, reflecting both the vintage and the winemaking direction at the time. …
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Guimaraens Vintage Port

In undeclared vintages Fonseca bottle Guimaraens, provided the quality of the fruit is sufficient. This has a good depth of colour, with a moderate red-tawny hue. The nose has exotic notes of musky scent and spiced woods, together with some chocolate edged fruit. The palate has an impressive texture and sweetness immediately apparent on entry. Good fruit and a nice backbone of soft tannins. Elegant, with a touch of complexity, with balance, very much in the house style.


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Domaine du Cayron, Michel Faraud

This rare 1986 Gigondas from Domaine du Cayron, crafted by Michel Faraud, is a fine example of old-vine Southern Rhône winemaking. Domaine du Cayron, a historic family estate, is renowned for producing traditional, age-worthy Gigondas wines from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre grown on limestone and clay soils at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail.


Tasting Notes
Brick-garnet in colour with a tawny rim, this 1986 Gigondas opens with evolved aromas of dried red berries, leather, garrigue herbs, and cedar, alongside earthy notes of truffle and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied, showing resolved tannins and flavours of dried cherry, spice, and savoury game. …
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Torres

Sangre de Toro DOC 1986 Torres is a red wine from Catalonia, Spain, produced by the renowned winery Torres, one of Spain’s most historic and influential wine estates. The 1986 vintage exemplifies the classic Sangre de Toro style: full-bodied, approachable, and elegant, with a remarkable balance of fruit, structure, and aging potential.

Tasting Notes:
The wine shows a deep ruby-red color with garnet hues along the rim, indicative of its age. The bouquet is rich and complex, revealing aromas of ripe red and black berries, dried cherries, and subtle hints of plum, complemented by tertiary notes of leather, cedar, tobacco, and gentle spice. …
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Quinta de Terra Feita Vintage Port

1986 Taylor’s Quinta de Terra Feita Vintage Port

A mature single-quinta Vintage Port from one of Taylor’s most important Douro estates, the 1986 Quinta de Terra Feita now displays the elegance and complexity that develop with extended bottle ageing. Produced from grapes grown at the renowned Terra Feita vineyard in the Pinhão Valley, this wine reflects both the structure of the vintage and the classic Taylor style of refinement and longevity.

The bouquet is rich and expressive, with aromas of dried black fruits, fig, plum and cassis layered alongside notes of cedarwood, cocoa, tobacco leaf and sweet spice. …
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Vintage Port

1985 Borges Vintage Port

The 1985 vintage produced a number of well-structured and long-lived Vintage Ports, combining ripe fruit with freshness and balance. Borges, a historic Port house founded in the 19th century, crafted a wine in this year that has matured gracefully, offering both depth and classic Douro character.

Tasting Notes:
Deep garnet in colour with gentle brick tones at the rim, the nose opens with aromas of ripe blackberry, plum and cassis, layered with notes of fig, cedarwood and subtle spice. On the palate it is medium to full-bodied, with tannins that have softened over time, revealing a smooth and harmonious texture. …
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Pomerol

Appearance
Medium garnet with slight brick-orange edges, showing its age gracefully while retaining a warm, inviting hue.

Nose
Evolved and expressive, with aromas of dried plum, black cherry, and cassis layered with cedar, leather, and hints of earthy tobacco. Subtle notes of forest floor and spice emerge with aeration.

Palate
Medium-bodied with soft, integrated tannins. Red and black fruit flavors dominate, accompanied by savory hints of truffle, mushroom, and gentle tobacco. Balanced acidity keeps the wine lively despite its age.

Finish
Long and refined, with lingering notes of dried fruit, cedar, and a subtle mineral-earthiness that adds depth. …
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Vintage Port

The 1985 Fonseca is a benchmark vintage Port from one of the Douro’s most esteemed producers. Widely regarded as one of the top Ports of the excellent 1985 vintage, it showcases Fonseca’s trademark richness, flamboyant fruit, and long ageing potential. Now nearing 40 years of age, the wine is in a glorious stage of maturity, offering both power and finesse in equal measure.

On the nose, the wine is intensely aromatic, with layers of black cherry, fig, and plum compote, interwoven with dark chocolate, licorice, and exotic spice. Subtle notes of violets, cigar box, and walnut emerge with air, reflecting both its noble origin and extended bottle age. …
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Vintage Port

Graham’s, 1985
Vintage Port

The 1985 vintage in the Douro is widely regarded as one of the finest declared years of the decade, producing Vintage Ports of richness, balance and impressive longevity. Graham’s, long celebrated for its opulent, fruit-driven house style, released a 1985 that has become one of the standout wines of the vintage.

Sourced from prime vineyards including Quinta dos Malvedos and Quinta do Tua, Graham’s 1985 reflects the house’s hallmark generosity — combining ripe, luscious fruit with firm structure and depth.

Tasting Notes:
Now deep garnet with brick tones beginning to show at the rim, the nose is rich and expressive. …
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Private Cellar Release, Vintage Port

We are delighted to announce the release of a very limited number of bottles of Graham’s 1985 Vintage Ports, drawn directly from Symington Family Estates’ private cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.

1985 was one of the great classic vintages of the late 20th century. Textbook conditions throughout the growing season – balanced vine growth, a warm dry summer and near-perfect harvest weather – produced concentrated and powerful wines with remarkable ageing potential. Now, after four decades of cellaring in ideal conditions, these Vintage Ports have gained immense complexity and are offered at a glorious stage of maturity. …
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Taittinger collection, Roy Lichtenstein edition in Presentation Box

Vintage & Edition Background
The 1985 Taittinger Collection Roy Lichtenstein is part of Taittinger’s renowned artist-series, which pairs exceptional vintage Champagnes with striking artwork. Released in 1990, this edition features a bold design by American pop artist Roy Lichtenstein, known for his graphic style inspired by comic books. The wine itself is a Brut Vintage 1985, drawn from a blend of approximately 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, sourced from the Grands Crus of Champagne’s Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne.

Appearance & Nose
In the glass the champagne shows a mature golden-amber tone with fine bubbles. …
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Haut-Medoc, 3eme Cru Classe

1984 Château La Lagune offers a gentle, fully mature expression of Haut-Médoc from a more modest Bordeaux vintage. Now four decades on, it has evolved into a delicate, savoury claret where subtlety, tertiary complexity and softness take centre stage rather than power or concentration.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-garnet colour with a wide, amber-tinged rim. The nose is quietly evolved and inviting: dried redcurrant and cherry, cedar and cigar box, with hints of leather, autumn leaves and a touch of earthy spice. As it opens, faint notes of dried herbs and a whisper of floral character add nuance without ever feeling showy. …
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Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port

The elegant and scented Port wines of Quinta de Vargellas are the most reputed Single Quinta Vintages. Regarded as more prestigious and collectable than many shippers’ declared Vintages. Like a declared Vintage, a Quinta de Vargellas Single Quinta Vintage Port is released soon after bottling.

An attractive single quinta port from what was quite a difficult year. This is one of the best and it has aged well.


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Domaine de Beaurenard

Domaine de Beaurenard is a southern Rhône wine estate with a lengthy family history. It is primarily known for its red Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines which comprise all of the allowable 13 grape varieties but is predominantly made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
The domaine has been family-owned and operated for the last seven generations and is mentioned in records as far back as 1695, when it was known as 'Bois Renard'. This name is now given to Beaurenard's top wines – small-production Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines in both red and white expressions, made from parcels of the estate's oldest vines. …
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Quinta do Agua Alta
damaged label

Despite its thoroughly traditional-sounding name Churchill is the newest of the British-owned Port companies, founded in 1981 by J. Graham.

Quinta Agua Alta is named after the spring at the top of the vineyard and it produces wonderfully pure and fresh water that bubbles up through the granite rock below the thin top soil. Olives and figs grow in abundance around the vineyard which produces a quite stunninly powerful port.

Deep purple in colour with a mass of soft and concentrated fruit. There's plenty of tannin to give structure and a pleasing earthiness on the finish. This is the perfect way to round off a good dinner. …
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Vintage Port

The 1983 Dow's Vintage Port is a highly regarded Port wine from a classic vintage in the Douro Valley, noted for its powerful structure and elegance. This wine offers aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and figs, with underlying hints of spice, dark chocolate, and cedar. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, showing complex layers of dark fruit flavors balanced by well-integrated tannins and refreshing acidity. The wine has a long, smooth finish with lingering notes of dried fruit, cocoa, and a touch of earthiness. Now mature, the 1983 Dow's is drinking beautifully, with further aging potential for those who prefer even more complexity. …
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