1985 Fonseca Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 7½ hours - Firm red centre, slight paling at the rim; 70% opaque. Very distinctive nose, unlike all the other bottles this evening - reminding me of sweet and candied blood oranges and candied cherries (others described this as caramelised meat juices). Sweet violets on the palate, slightly herbaceous with plenty of sweet and candied fruit - but a little harsh and unknit. Soft, dusty tannins. Very candied / red jelly aftertaste and a sweet, chocolatey finish. Served blind, this was guessed to be Warre 1980. 84 points