1985 Fonseca

[jdaw1]

As organised by Neil C., some regulars and at least one first-timer gathered at the Boot and Flogger to taste 1985s at Forty.

Links:

• Review thread;
• Tasting notes:
  • Fonseca 1985;
  • Taylor 1985;
  • Croft 1985;
  • Quinta do Noval 1985;
  • Sandeman 1985;
  • Graham 1985;
  • Dow 1985;
  • Warre 1985;
  • Martinez 1985;
  • Smith Woodhouse 1985;
  • Niepoort 1985;
  • Churchill 1985;
  • † = Fonseca 1985 number two;
• The placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

F85, dark dark red, 70% opaque. Just like my stock of F85: silky soft with dark plums. Lovely. As was written of Cockburn 1896, “You know, it slithers down!”.

[flash_uk]

60% opacity, full red. Nose didn't offer much. Full, powerful entry, rich bramble fruit, gentle heat mid palate, pepper late and into the finish which had a slight dryness. Lovely port.