1985 Ramos Pinto

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Alex Bridgeman
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1985 Ramos Pinto

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Deep red, very rich colour with a centre just off opaque. Closed on the nose, showing rather a lot of heat. Very smooth texture, really caressing, and a lovely entry. Very sweet fruit with delightful balance but lacking a bit of weight to be a great wine. Warm strawberry syrup on the aftertaste, very soft and enjoyable. Lingers a while, but is gentle rather than big. Beautifully balanced and refined, will become very elegant, but this is not a big port. 88/100. Drunk 21 July 2009.
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Re: 1985 Ramos Pinto

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Fresh, fruity nose. Dark colour. Lovely thick texture with chocolate, cherry and licorice and still has lots of tannin. Long mouthwatering finish. Excellent wine.

Derek
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Re: 1985 Ramos Pinto

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Good to hear, I just bought some at auction.

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Re: 1985 Ramos Pinto

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A very approachable wine, close to full maturity and very drinkable. Not overly deep or complex, but worth buying if the price is right.

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Re: 1985 Ramos Pinto

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Hi there,

for me this was the wine of the night. Not a blockbuster wine but very fine and balanced indeed. The SWC not far behind but just not as balanced as the Ramos Pinto. Also do agree with Tom that the wine is probably now at its best (most approachable)

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