1985 Wine and Port Vintage

Porta dos Cavaleiros, Dao

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: £79.00
Stock: 13 in Stock

Burmester Colheita In gift tube
Special Offer | Was £129 | Now £119

The 1985 vintage is widely recognised as a classic year in the Douro, with ideal weather conditions throughout the growing season. A warm, dry summer followed by a well-timed harvest produced grapes of excellent ripeness and balance. While many producers declared Vintage Ports, the vintage also yielded remarkable wines for extended cask ageing. This Colheita captures the essence of that year with over three decades of development, offering an elegant alternative to its Vintage counterparts.

Winemaking
Hand-picked at optimal ripeness, the grapes were destemmed and crushed, then fermented in traditional granite lagares under controlled temperatures (28–30°C). …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 62 in Stock

40 Year Old 'TORDIZ' Tawny Port in Gift Tube
IWSC (2025) - Gold Award

*** Gold Medal at the 2025 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: £119.00
Stock: 40 in Stock

40 Year Old Tawny Port in Decanter
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Multiple Award Winner

*** IWC Gold award Winner ***
*** 90 Points Decanter ***
*** 93 Points Wine Spectator ***

Rated as Outstanding by Wine Spectator and awarded Gold at the International Wine Challenge, Maynard’s 40-Year-Old Tawny Port represents the pinnacle of aged Tawny craftsmanship. Now available once again in the UK through Vintage Wine & Port, this extraordinary bottling honours Walter Maynard—the first established English Port shipper in Oporto—and reflects decades of slow maturation in seasoned oak casks. Each bottle is presented in its own elegant gift box, making it an exceptional choice for collectors and special occasions. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 10 in Stock

40 Year Old Tawny Port
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

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
Stock: 70 in Stock

40 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Box
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: 27 in Stock

40 Year Old White Port in Gift Box
50cl Bottle
WAS £89.95 Early Bird Offer £74.95
92 Points- Wine Advocate

The Quinta da Devesa 40-Year-Old White Port is a rare and distinguished expression from the Douro Valley, showcasing the estate's dedication to traditional winemaking and sustainable viticulture. Crafted from a blend of indigenous white grape varieties, including Côdega de Larinho, Rabigato, and Malvasia Fina, this port is aged in oak casks for an average of 40 years, resulting in a complex and refined profile.

In the glass, it exhibits a golden white colour with slightly greenish hues. The nose is rich and layered, offering aromas of orange, vanilla, wood, nut, and honey. On the palate, it is full and fresh, with notes of dried fruit, caramel, and spices, culminating in a long, sweet, and vanilla finish. …
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Price: £74.95
Stock: 19 in Stock

40 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Box
75cl Bottle
94 Points - Wine Advocate

The Quinta da Devesa 40-Year-Old Tawny Port is a distinguished expression from the Douro Valley, reflecting the estate's dedication to traditional winemaking and sustainable viticulture. Crafted from a blend of indigenous grape varieties, including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão, this tawny port is aged in oak casks for an average of 40 years, resulting in a complex and refined profile.

In the glass, it exhibits a deep mahogany hue with amber reflections. The nose is rich and layered, offering aromas of dried fruits, honey, balsam, cloves, shaved ginger, fig, and marjoram. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 12 in Stock

L'Archiviste, Vin Doux Naturel, Roussillon, France - Fortified Sweet Wine.

L'Archivist Rivesaltes 1985 is a rare Vin Doux Naturel (naturally sweet wine) from the Roussillon region in Southern France. Bottled after decades of careful aging in oak casks, this rare fortified wine was born in 1985 capturing the richness, complexity, and character that only time can bring. A truly meaningful and memorable gift, it offers a taste of history and a toast to a life well lived.

Tasting Note
The L'Archiviste Rivesaltes 1985 opens with an alluring bouquet of dried apricot, toasted almonds, orange peel, and warm baking spices. On the palate, it is silky and well-balanced, unfolding layers of caramelised fig, honeyed nuts, tobacco leaf, and a touch of rancio from long oxidative ageing. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 8 in Stock

40 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Box
Decanter Silver Award ( DWWA 2025 )

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: 12 in Stock

40 Year Old White Port in Gift Tube
50cl Bottle

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
Stock: 12 in Stock

40 Year Old Tawny Port
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Special Offer | No Outer Tube | Was £119 Now £89

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: £89.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

40 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube
WAS £119 Special Offer £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
Stock: 12 in Stock

Pira Francesco

1985 Barolo – Pira Francesco

Vintage & Producer
Pira Francesco is a respected traditional Barolo producer from Serralunga d’Alba, known for crafting structured and ageworthy Nebbiolo wines that reflect the power and elegance of this famed village. The 1985 vintage ranks among the great years in Piedmont, marked by a warm, consistent growing season that produced ripe, concentrated fruit and wines with superb balance and longevity.

Tasting Note
After nearly four decades, this Barolo has evolved into a beautifully mature and complex wine. The colour shows a classic pale garnet with orange rim, while the nose opens with aromas of dried roses, truffle, tar, and sweet spice. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Canalicchio di Lombardi

1985 Brunello di Montalcino – Canalicchio di Lombardi

Vintage & Producer
Canalicchio di Lombardi is a respected traditional producer based in the northern sector of Montalcino, an area noted for producing elegant, long-lived expressions of Sangiovese Grosso. The 1985 vintage stands as one of the finest in Montalcino’s history — a warm, dry growing season that yielded ripe, concentrated fruit and wines of remarkable balance and longevity.

Tasting Note
Now fully mature, this 1985 Brunello opens with classic tertiary aromas of dried cherry, leather, sweet herbs, and cedar, evolving into notes of balsamic, tobacco, and spice. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Castiglione del Bosco

1985 Brunello di Montalcino – Castiglion del Bosco

Vintage & Producer
Castiglion del Bosco is one of Montalcino’s oldest estates, with winemaking origins dating back to the early 1900s. Located in the northwest of the appellation, its vineyards benefit from a cooler microclimate that favours balance and finesse in Sangiovese. The 1985 vintage is legendary in Tuscany — warm and even conditions produced ripe, harmonious wines that have aged among the finest of the modern era.

Tasting Note
After nearly four decades, this Brunello has developed a graceful maturity. The colour is pale garnet with amber hues, and the bouquet is beautifully evolved, showing dried cherry, leather, cedar, and earthy truffle notes. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 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

Fattoria del Cerro

1985 Chianti – Fattoria del Cerro

Vintage & Producer
Fattoria del Cerro is a traditional Tuscan estate based near Montepulciano, known for producing classic Sangiovese-led wines that show balance and authenticity. The 1985 vintage is widely regarded as one of the best of the decade in Tuscany, with warm, dry conditions delivering ripe fruit and beautifully structured wines with long ageing potential.

Tasting Note
Now at full maturity, this 1985 Chianti displays a soft brick-garnet colour with an elegant, evolved nose of dried cherry, cedar, tobacco and subtle spice. The palate is mellow and refined, showing notes of dried red fruits, leather, and earthy undertones, supported by gentle acidity. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Beccari - Vigna Vecchia

1985 Beccari, Chianti Vigna Vecchia – Tuscany, Italy

A classic Chianti from the outstanding 1985 vintage, produced by Beccari under the Vigna Vecchia label — a name meaning “old vineyard,” reflecting the use of mature Sangiovese vines that yield wines of greater concentration and character. Crafted in a traditional style, this Riserva-level bottling showcases the warmth and generosity of Tuscany’s mid-80s growing seasons.

In the glass, it shows a garnet-brick hue with amber highlights, typical of well-aged Sangiovese. The bouquet is fragrant and evolved, with layers of dried cherry, plum, cedar, and tobacco, complemented by hints of truffle, leather, and sweet spice. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Fattoria Concadoro - Cerasi

1985 Chianti – Fattoria Concadoro “Cerasi” (Tuscany, Italy)

A beautifully mature, traditionally styled Chianti from a celebrated vintage, the 1985 “Cerasi” channels the elegance of old-school Sangiovese. Drawn primarily from Sangiovese (with a small supporting cast of local varieties) and raised in large old casks, it has evolved with remarkable poise, complexity and harmony.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-garnet core with a broad tawny rim — the classic signature of graceful bottle age. The nose is captivating: dried cherry and amarena, rose pot-pourri and cedar, with nuances of leather, tea leaf, sweet tobacco and a gentle balsamic/iron note. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Castel Rusco - Fattoria Castagno

This 1985 Chianti has developed remarkable maturity and complexity. The bouquet offers aromas of dried cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, and hints of forest floor, with subtle notes of spice and balsamic. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened, silky tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of stewed red fruit, earth, and a gentle touch of cedar. The finish is long, harmonious, and slightly savoury, reflecting the elegance of a well-aged Sangiovese.

Serve at 17 °C (63 °F) after decanting for 30–45 minutes to allow the tertiary aromas to fully express themselves. Pairs beautifully with roasted or braised meats, game, mushroom risotto, and aged cheeses such as Pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
150cl- Magnum bottle
Includes Magnum Gift Box

Full and robust, this is a classic Croft style with sweet berry aromas. After many years slowly maturing in the cellar, it is now ready and drinking extremely well. Bottled in an impressive 1.5L magnum its size makes it ideal for sharing and perfect for marking 1985 anniversary celebrations, milestone birthdays, weddings, or as a prestigious gift for wine collectors. The magnum format not only enhances ageing but also elevates any occasion with its grand presentation.

Tasting Notes:
This vintage displays rich aromas of dried fruits, …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 17 in Stock

Viberti Pietro

1985 Viberti Pietro, Dolcetto d’Alba – Piedmont, Italy

A rare, fully mature example of Dolcetto d’Alba from Viberti Pietro, a respected Barolo-area producer known for traditional winemaking and expressive, terroir-driven wines. The 1985 vintage was one of the best of the decade in Piedmont — warm, dry, and perfectly suited to producing ripe, balanced fruit.

Though Dolcetto is typically made for earlier drinking, bottles that have been well cellared, like this one, can evolve beautifully into soft, nutty, and gently aromatic wines with surprising depth.

In the glass, it shows a pale brick-red colour with light garnet edges. …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Half Bottles 37.5cl

The 1985 Dow’s Vintage Port, offered here in half-bottle format, is a structured and age-worthy expression from one of the most traditionally styled houses in the Douro. The 1985 vintage was widely declared and is considered one of the finest of the decade, producing Ports with firm tannins, deep fruit, and long-term potential. Dow, known for its dry, muscular style, produced a wine in 1985 that is both powerful and classically poised.

Now approaching 40 years of age, the wine has entered an ideal stage of maturity, especially in half-bottle where development is slightly accelerated. The nose is elegant and savoury, …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

40 Year Old Tawny Port
***92 Points- Wine Enthusiast***

Dows 40 Year Old Tawny Port A beautiful translucent amber-golden colour and an almost transparent rim with exquisite fragrances of delicate dry fruit coupled with a hint of fine marmalade. A luxuriously silk-like palate with polished elegance and notes of fruit preserves. The complex, long and slightly dry finish reveals nutty praline notes ending with a tea leaf flourish

Dow’s Port is one of the most famous names in the Port trade and today is owned and managed by the fifth generation of the Symington family. The family, whose experience dates back over 100 years, supervises all the vineyards, winemaking and ageing of this wine. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock