2005 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 2005 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 2005 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
Throughout the wine world, 2005 was, for most regions, a phenomenally good vintage.
In France; Bordeaux, Sauternes, Burgundy, the Loire and the Rhône Valley all enjoyed a legendary year, with a warm but not overly hot, extremely dry summer, which allowed the grapes to achieve great concentration, depth and complexity. Italy had a so-so year and, although undoubtedly some very good wines were made. Overall, it would be difficult to be disappointed by a 2005 wine. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 21st year Anniversary or birthday gift.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: 2005 was an outstanding vintage in Bordeaux, one that produced wines that are rich in substance, flavour and tannin, and from which most have good acidity. 2005 Bordeaux wines were built in many cases for the long haul. The flavours are fresh and certainly cool climate in style, despite the character of the vintage; many show delightfully lively cranberry, redcurrant, red cherry and crunchy blackcurrant leaf character, and yet have a depth, substance and richness. These would make a great 20 year old wine gift for an anniversary this year.
Italian: In Tuscany and Piedmont climate conditions were erratic, with many producers saying 2005 had been a tough and difficult vintage. These tough weather conditions often mean that only the best producers get the best results; the best wines will be Brunello, Barolo or Barbaresco.
Portugal: The 2005 Port Vintage was not widely declared but, nevertheless produced some excellent ports. The big producers did not declare the vintage and concentrated on producing Single Quinta ports from selected vineyards. Some smaller producers did declare 2005. The 2005 vintage ports are already approachable but would benefit from further cellaring.
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Refosco, 2005
Cassine di Pietra
Refosco is a very old Italian family of dark-skinned grape varieties native to the northern Italian and neighbouring areas of Friuli, Gavi, Trentino,Istria, and Karst Plateau.It is considered autochthonous in these regions. The wines this grape yields can be quite powerful and tannic, with a deep violet color and a slight bitterness. On the palate, there are strong currant, wild berry and plum flavors. The wine can stand some aging.
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Price: £29.00
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Rossese, 2005
Coop F. Riviera dei Fiori
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £29.00
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Sangiovese, 2005
Anagramma SCIC
Good-quality Sangiovese is prized for its high acid, firm tannins and balanced nature. Savory flavors of dark cherries and black stone fruit are characteristic, and may be backed by secondary notes of tomato leaf and dried herbs. The use of oak has become more popular and this coaxes richer flavors from the grapes, tending toward plum and wild raspberry.
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Price: £29.00
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Chateau Haut Marbuzet, 2005
St Estephe Cru Bourgeois
The Château Haut-Marbuzet 2005 is a standout vintage from this renowned Saint-Estèphe estate, located in the Bordeaux region of France. The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux is widely celebrated as one of the greatest in recent decades, thanks to ideal growing conditions that resulted in wines of exceptional quality, balance, and aging potential. Château Haut-Marbuzet 2005 reflects these characteristics beautifully, offering richness, complexity, and finesse.
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Château Haut-Marbuzet is known for its classic Bordeaux blend, which typically includes:
Cabernet Sauvignon: Adds structure, tannins, and longevity. …
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Price: £69.95
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Samos, 2005
Anthemis
Crafted on the Greek island of Samos from the noble Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Anthemis is the flagship sweet wine of the island’s historic cooperative. The 2005 vintage spent five full years maturing in oak barrels, developing deep, layered complexity. This style, known for its richness and longevity, showcases the best of Samos’ sun-drenched terraced vineyards and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The 2005 release was awarded the Diamond Trophy at the Women and Wines of the World International Awards in Monaco in 2011 — a mark of exceptional character and quality.
Deep amber to tawny gold in colour with orange-bronze hues and clear viscosity. …
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Price: £25.00
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