1985 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Port In Wooden Presentation Box
Library Release
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The 1985 Cálem Vintage Port is an exceptional wine from one of Portugal’s most esteemed port houses. Founded in 1859, Cálem is celebrated for crafting ports that combine elegance, structure, and accessibility. The 1985 vintage, widely regarded as one of the greatest of the 20th century, showcases the house’s dedication to quality and its mastery of traditional winemaking.

The 1985 Vintage
The 1985 growing season in the Douro Valley was marked by near-perfect conditions, producing wines with exceptional ripeness, concentration, and balance. Declared by most major houses as a vintage year, the ports from 1985 are renowned for their rich fruit, firm structure, and extraordinary aging potential. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 14 in Stock

Porta dos Cavaleiros, Dao
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The 1985 Dão Porta dos Cavaleiros is a rare vintage from one of Portugal’s most historic wine regions, offering a perfect blend of nostalgia and refined elegance. With its exceptional ageing potential and rich history, the 1985 vintage is a meaningful and memorable wine gift—whether for a wine enthusiast, a collector, or someone celebrating their own journey of four remarkable decades.

Tasting Notes:
After four decades of maturation, this wine has developed complex aromas of dried fruits, cedar, tobacco, and subtle spice. On the palate, expect a velvety texture with layers of mature dark berries, earthy undertones, and a lingering, harmonious finish. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 116 in Stock

40 Year Old Tawny Port
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Tasting Notes: The Palmer 40 Year tawny is a careful blend of many traditional grape varieties from selected vineyards in various areas of the Douro Demarcated Region, patiently aged to resemble the taste of a port that was aged for 40 years in old oak casks. The 40 Year old has a pronounced aroma intensity that is very rich with nuts and baked cherry. There is further complexity of nutmeg and cream. On the palate the wine is very balanced between acidity and sweetness that gives a luxurious mouthfeel. Lovely richness of fruitcake, fig, baked plum, caramel and toffee. There are also notes of plum, cherry, cooked strawberry. …
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Price: £89.95
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40 Year Old Tawny port
*** 94 Points - Wine Advocate ***
*** 95 Points - Wine Enthusiast ***

The 40 year old Port combines the talent of 3 generations. João, Oscar Sr. and Cláudia combined their effort in the cellar to blend this balanced, intense and complex very old Tawny, pairing the concentration from Port wine aging in the Douro with the elegant style of Quevedo’s Tawny.

Produced using Hand-harvested, sustainable and dry farmed grapes, fermented in traditional Granite (vats) lagares. Aged and matured in seasoned chestnut casks and unfiltered.

Tasting notes
The colour is amber with green hints.
The aroma is a complex and intense expression with notes of citrus marmalade, dry fruits, nutmeg, marzipan and almond essence. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 45 in Stock

40 year old Tawny Port in presentation box (75cl)
94 Points- Wine Advocate

This Port Wine is the result of a blend of aged wine from Quinta da Devesa, developed with noble grapes used in the Douro region, aged in wooden casks at the Quinta da Devesa cellars.

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Tasting Notes:
Clean, intense auburn. The aromas are very complex, with predominant notes of nuts and honey. Soft flavour and very velvety in the mouth.

40 Year Tawny Quinta da Devesa Technical Sheet


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Price: £89.00
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40+ year old White Port in presentation box (50cl)
92 Points- Wine Advocate

Quinta da Devesa Port Wines are produced exclusively from lots vinified and aged in the estate. Since 1941, vintages considered of superior quality by the family winemakers, were kept and stored in wooden barrels in the winery cellars.

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Tasting Notes:
The NV 40 Year White Port is a field blend bottled in 2019 with a bar-top cork, 20% alcohol and 112 grams of sugar. It is mainly a blend this year of the 1967 and 1970 (although different casks than those used for the 1970 White Colheita this issue). …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 35 in Stock

Cantine Prandi, Piedmont
Excellent provenance - Library Release

The 1985 Cantine Prandi Barolo from Piedmont is a well-aged expression of Nebbiolo, offering a beautifully evolved bouquet. Expect aromas of dried roses, tar, leather, and truffle, alongside stewed cherries and earthy undertones. The palate is likely to be refined and delicate, with softened tannins, vibrant acidity, and notes of dried red berries, tobacco, and spice. A lingering, ethereal finish highlights the wine’s remarkable aging potential and complexity.

From the legendary 1985 vintage the Cantine Prandi Barolo have come from the Prandi cellars where they have laid undisturbed since bottling. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 14 in Stock

40 Year Old 'TORDIZ' Tawny Port, Douro | Presented In Gift Tube
UK Exclusive to VWP
*** 95 Points- Wine Advocate ***

*** Gold Medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge ***

Bright brown colour, with greenish nuances. Presents a bouquet with intense aromas of dried fruits, delicate spices notes and a sweet touch of honey. In the taste it is full, unctuous and velvety. This wine overflows seduction and an enormous refinement. A feeling that is extended in the long and complex finish.

This 40-year-old wine owes its name, Tordiz, to the confluence of the Torto and Mendiz rivers. It is obtained from wines that have been carefully aged in small oak casks and later blended in a small upstanding oak vat dating from 1864. …
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Price: £139.00
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40 Year Old Tawny Port
Includes Kopke Wooden Gift Box
Decanter 2021- Silver Award Winner

This Kopke 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a beautifully balanced and richly complex wine, perfect for savouring on special occasions. Its intricate layers of flavours and aromas make it a delightful experience for the palate, showcasing the masterful aging process and the quality of the port.

Tasting Notes
Deep amber with mahogany highlights, indicating aging. Its aromas include dried fruits, caramel, toffee, butterscotch, roasted nuts, vanilla, and spices. The palate is smooth and luscious, with a pronounced sweetness and well-integrated acidity. The texture is velvety and full-bodied, offering a luxurious mouthfeel. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Colheita Port
In Original Kopke presentation box
***95 Points- GOLD Medal- IWC 2024***
***95 Points- GOLD - Decanter 2024***

The 1985 Kopke Colheita Port is a cask aged port from a single vintage, known for its exceptional quality and complex flavour profile, reflecting the meticulous aging process it undergoes.

Tasting notes
Deep amber appearance and a complex flavour profile. Its aroma is rich and expressive, with dried fruits, caramel, toffee, honey, roasted nuts, and spices. The palate is smooth and velvety, with a well-rounded sweetness and a nuttiness. The finish is long, lingering, and luxurious, with flavours of dried fruits, caramel, and nuts persisting beautifully.

Serving & Food Pairing:
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £84.45
Stock: 16 in Stock

40 Year Old White Port - Half Bottle 375ml in wooden presentation box

Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines.
An extremely rare bottle of port that has been aged to resemble the taste of a 40 year old aged White Port. Please note that these are half bottles.

Review:
This Kopke 40 Years Old presents a blondish bright color and a fine and very complex nose, which features dried fruits such as figs and hazelnuts, some candied orange and velvety notes of honey and even citrus fruits. …
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Price: £89.00
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40 Year Old White Port
50cl in own gift tube

The Messias 40 Year Old White Port showcases a remarkable light amber colour with hints of mahogany. The nose unfolds with layers of complexity, offering rich aromas of caramelized nuts, and apricot, interwoven with delicate notes of vanilla bean and aged honey. On the palate, it’s an indulgent experience, with flavours of rich butterscotch, and toasted almonds. The wine’s age is evident in its silky texture and extraordinary depth, while a vibrant acidity provides balance and freshness. The finish is long and opulent, with a lingering sweetness and a touch of spice that leaves a memorable, luxurious impression. …
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Price: £89.95
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40 Year Old Tawny Port
** 94 Points - Wine Enthusiast **
Special Offer | Save £20 | Was £119 | Now £99

The Quinta das Carvalhas 40 Year Old Tawny Port is not just a wine; it’s an experience. Whether you're gifting it to someone special or indulging in it yourself, this wine promises to deliver a memorable and luxurious tasting experience that reflects the very best of what the Douro Valley has to offer.

Tasting notes
Deep amber colour with a golden rim. A a luxurious blend of complex aromas, including hints of honey, nutmeg, vanilla, and subtle oak, all of which are indicative of its lengthy aging process. A 40 Year Old Tawny that boasts intense flavours of dried fruits like figs and apricots, alongside notes of toasted almonds, caramel, and rich spices. …
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Price: £99.00
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Giordano

The 1985 Giordano Barbaresco is a mature Nebbiolo that exemplifies the elegance and complexity of well-aged Barbaresco. With nearly four decades of evolution, it likely offers an intricate bouquet of dried roses, violets, leather, and forest floor, alongside hints of tar, tobacco, and dried red fruits. The palate should be silky yet structured, with softened tannins, vibrant acidity, and flavors of cherry, orange peel, and earthy spice. A lingering, refined finish makes this a true testament to Barbaresco’s aging potential.
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Price: £119.00
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Fratelli Oddero

The 1985 Fratelli Oddero Barbaresco is a beautifully aged Nebbiolo, showcasing the refined elegance and structure of traditional Barbaresco. After nearly 40 years, it likely presents an evolved bouquet of dried roses, tar, leather, truffle, and earthy spice, with underlying notes of dried cherries, orange peel, and balsamic herbs. The palate should be silky yet vibrant, with softened tannins, well-integrated acidity, and a long, ethereal finish. A remarkable example of Barbaresco’s longevity.
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Giordano, Piedmont

The 1985 Giordano Barolo from Piedmont is a classic, well-aged Nebbiolo that has developed deep complexity over time. Expect a mature bouquet of dried roses, tar, leather, and truffle, alongside notes of stewed cherries, tobacco, and earthy spices. The palate should be refined and silky, with softened tannins, bright acidity, and layers of dried red fruit, cedar, and balsamic undertones. A long, elegant finish underscores the wine’s remarkable aging potential.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

Terre del Barolo - Riserva

The 1985 Terre del Barolo Riserva is a beautifully aged expression of Nebbiolo, showcasing the depth and complexity that Barolo develops over decades. With nearly 40 years of evolution, it likely offers a refined bouquet of dried roses, tar, leather, truffle, and forest floor, complemented by notes of dried cherries, tobacco, and balsamic herbs. The palate should be smooth yet vibrant, with softened tannins, bright acidity, and lingering flavours of red fruit, spice, and earthy undertones.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Fontanafredda

The 1985 Fontanafredda Barolo is a classic, mature Nebbiolo that has developed remarkable depth over nearly four decades. Expect a complex bouquet of dried roses, tar, leather, truffle, and forest floor, along with notes of dried cherries, tobacco, and spice. The palate is likely refined and silky, with softened tannins, lively acidity, and layers of red fruit, earthy undertones, and balsamic nuances. A long, elegant finish underscores its exceptional aging potential.
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Fratelli Oddero

The 1985 Fratelli Oddero Barolo is a beautifully aged Nebbiolo that embodies the elegance and power of traditional Barolo. With nearly 40 years of maturation, it likely offers a complex bouquet of dried roses, tar, leather, truffle, and earthy forest floor, alongside notes of stewed cherries, tobacco, and balsamic spice. The palate should be refined and well-structured, with softened tannins, bright acidity, and layers of red fruit, dried herbs, and cedar. A long, lingering finish highlights its remarkable aging potential.
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 5 in Stock

St Emilion Grand Cru Classe
Damaged label

The Château Ausone 1985 is a wine from a vintage celebrated for its elegance and balance in Bordeaux. Known for its unique terroir and meticulous winemaking, Château Ausone produced a wine in 1985 that reflects the charm and accessibility of the vintage, while showcasing the estate's signature complexity and finesse.

Wine Overview
Château Ausone, one of the four Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" estates in Saint-Émilion, typically blends:

Cabernet Franc (dominant): Adding structure, floral aromatics, and herbal nuances.
Merlot: Contributing softness, richness, and a lush fruit profile.
Vintage Characteristics
The 1985 vintage in Bordeaux benefited from a warm and even growing season, …
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Cantina Enotria

The Ciro has a bright ruby red color and transparent. Has an elegant bouquet in which they differ floral and fruity notes: rose, maraschino cherry, red fruit and hints of iodine on a rhubarb and sweet spices. The palate has a right to the body weight in balance and freshness, is intense and soft with a lingering fruity finish and almonds.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Vintage Port
Magnum bottle (1.5L)

The 1985 Croft Vintage Port is another excellent example of Croft’s long-standing reputation for producing high-quality Port. The 1985 vintage was widely declared across the Douro Valley, marking it as a year of exceptional wines. Croft's 1985 Vintage Port is particularly noted for its opulent fruit, richness, and balance, with great potential for long aging.

Key Characteristics:
Color: Still a deep ruby or garnet, though starting to show hints of tawny at the rim due to age.
Nose: Aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries, complemented by secondary notes of spices, chocolate, dried fruits, and a touch of floral elegance. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 41 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo

A native black grape variety of Northern Italy grown almost exclusively in the provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria in Piedmont. It is relatively easy to cultivate, although it is susceptible to fungal diseases. It ripens before Barbera and Nebbiolo and is often grown in high north-facing sites which would be unsuitable for Nebbiolo. The finest Dolcetto wines come from grapes grown on soils rich with white marls, especially those found on the right bank of the River Tauro. The wines generally are low in tannins and acidity and are usually fruity and fragrant, often with hints of almonds.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Prandi

A native black grape variety of Northern Italy grown almost exclusively in the provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria in Piedmont. It is relatively easy to cultivate, although it is susceptible to fungal diseases. It ripens before Barbera and Nebbiolo and is often grown in high north-facing sites which would be unsuitable for Nebbiolo. The finest Dolcetto wines come from grapes grown on soils rich with white marls, especially those found on the right bank of the River Tauro. The wines generally are low in tannins and acidity and are usually fruity and fragrant, often with hints of almonds.
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Price: £59.00
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Frei Joao, Bairrada

Mark a milestone with the 1985 Frei João Bairrada, an exceptional vintage that shares its birth year with someone born in 1985. This wine has matured gracefully over four decades, offering a rare and meaningful way to celebrate life's journey. Perfect for a special occasion, it embodies the elegance and character that only time can provide.

Tasting Notes:
This 1985 vintage reveals a beautifully evolved profile. Aromas of dried red fruits, leather, and subtle spice emerge from the glass, reflecting its long ageing. On the palate, it offers a refined balance of mature cherry and plum, with hints of tobacco, cedar, and earthy undertones. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 115 in Stock