Fonseca

A fragrant, ripe-fruit bouquet. Its smooth, silky texture and subtle oak nuances are balanced by a fresh acidity.

Crusted is a rare, traditional style of Port that doesn't carry a vintage because it is a blend of different years that are bottled unfiltered. This means that it will improve in the bottle, therefore providing the whole Port experience at a bargain price! Intensely sweet, with firm but ripe tannins and a deep, concentrated core of dark plums, blackcurrant, mocha and sweet spice. Can be drunk earl…

Very deep purple-black with a narrow magenta rim. The nose is tight, with impressive depth and background, suggesting a wine with plenty still to give. The base of brooding dark berry fruit is laced with liquorice and dark chocolate. Fleeting balsamic, plummy notes emerge as the nose gradually opens up. On the palate, the wine has exceptional weight and volume, supported by a mesh of thick, dense…

Fonseca 1985 has been providing enjoyment for the last decade and is at its peak now. A superb example of vintage Port, this will be perfect this Christmas.