1985 W & J Graham's Vintage Port

Here are the tasting notes for the 1985 W & J Graham’s Vintage Port, a standout from a highly regarded vintage:

Producer: W & J Graham’s

Vintage: 1985

Region: Douro Valley, Portugal

ABV: ~20%

Style: Full-bodied, rich vintage port

Drinking Window: Now through 2040

Reputation: Considered the “kingpin” of the 1985 vintage

Nose :- Generous and open bouquet. Aromas of boysenberry, liquorice, and dried fruit. Hints of plum, spice, and port-like richness. Perfumed and charming with subtle floral lift

Palate :- Full-bodied and fleshyRich flavors of black cherry, plum, and spice. Concentrated and youthful with high tannins. Balanced structure with dazzling depth and dimension. Slightly sweet style, typical of Graham’s signature

Finish :- Long, lingering, and spicy. Drying tannins with a firm backbone. Remarkable persistence and elegance

Rated 96 points by multiple criticsDescribed by James Suckling as having “great elegance and great power”