1985 Delaforce
1985 Delaforce
Thirty years after harvest we held a small horizontal of 1985s.
Re: 1985 Delaforce
Df85. Red-orange, 40% opaque. Some liked this. I thought “sour and acidic”.
Re: 1985 Delaforce
Df85 Good fruits on the nose. A slight tawniness to it, possibly dry, but nice balanced heat on the finish. Very enjoyable and a good port from the 1st flight. 89 points
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Re: 1985 Delaforce
Pale in colour, rosy in tone; 20% opaque. Harsh on the nose, sour cranberry. Sweet fruit on entry with a delightful sweet fruit palate. A good structure with attractive acidity; nice flavours on the palate giving a lovely mid-weight wine. A delicious finish with a lovely cranberry dryness to the finish. Nice port. 89/100.
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Re: 1985 Delaforce
25% opacity, orange red. Clean and smooth on the palate, strawberries. Quite fine.