The vintage of 1985 was preceded by an exceptionally cold, wet winter. Bud burst took place early in April and flowering around the end of May. The summer was hot throughout, and the harvest started in September. By the close of harvest, it was apparent that the year had produced Port wines of exceptional quality.

Its rich, complete, multi-dimensional nose display elements of both youth and maturity. Contains aromas of ripe berry fruit, liquorice, and butterscotch with scented violet notes. The palate is quite smooth and round, with velvety well-integrated tannins, and masses of rich figgy fruit flavour. Finished with warm mellow, full of rich jammy fruit.