Vintage Port 1985
| Vintage | Rating | Broad- bent | Suckling | Declared houses | Known brands | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Outstanding to Classic | 4 | 96 | 46 | 81 |
| House | A. Pinto dos Santos Jr. Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow and mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, herbs, spiciness and some dried fruit in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Balanced with some old and very attractive acidity. Very tasty with cacao, dark chocolate, many herbs and spiciness in the taste. Fresh and quite attractive and long finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Amandio | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Very beautiful, mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, toffee, some cacao and chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. With a little volatile acidity but balance and quite tasty. Easy to drink and like with quite long, elegant and lovely finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 31st December 2022 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Andresen | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Roses, herbs but also some pharmacy and old hospital in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body, mature and peaking with some old round acidity. Completely drinkable but will not be better so drink up. Quite tasty and with a rather long and attractive finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Barros | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Not so impressive in colour but yellow and mature. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Not so impressive nose. Some fudge and toffee in bouquet. | Score range | 14.75 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Quite light. Mature and peaking. Will not be better. Nice acidity. Sweet. Some toffee and fudge in taste. Balanced with a quite nice finish. Very easy to drink indeed. | Average score | 15.08 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Berry Bros | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still quite dark but with a yellow mature rim, quite beautiful colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, toffee, candy, dried fruit and old grocery shop in bouquet. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Sweet and mature almost peaking. Will probably not be much better. Liquorice, toffee and dried fruit in flavour. Rather rich and complex port with a quite nice finish. | Average score | 15.83 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This port is Smith-Woodhouse vintage 1985. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Borges & Irmao | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Zest of a lemon, roses, candy and dried fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and rather sweet. Peaking but with some old very elegant acidity. Completely balanced. Roses and candy in taste. Easy to drink and like with a quite attractive finish. | Average score | 15.63 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Burmester | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature, quite nice in colour. | Number of tastings | 21 |
| Bouquet | Crème caramel, Christmas raisin, ginger bread, figs and Christmas spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak and will probably not be better but is lovely today. Ginger bread, toffee and Christmas spiciness in taste. Balanced with a lovely and quite long finish. Quite attractive, elegant and rather complex port. | Average score | 15.90 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | C. da Silva | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Fudge, crème caramel, candy, some cacao and ginger in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top but still with some very soft and elegant tannin. Balanced, quite complex and rather elegant with a quite decent finish. Easy to drink and enjoy but will not be much better, so drink and enjoy it now. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 27th October 2018 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Calem | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still very dark but yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 15 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, vanilla, toffee, old grocery shop, cream candy, ginger, chocolate and with some spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature but still with some quite soft tannins but is probably peaking. Vanilla, toffee, dark chocolate and much more in flavour. Sweet. Complex and balanced port with an attractive and long, quite intensive finish. Lovely today! Just enjoy it! | Average score | 16.35 |
| Last tasted | 29th February 2024 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted in our Private Wine Club. 2 bottles have been defect. In 2016 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in Germany. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Churchill | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still dark blue in colour. | Number of tastings | 3 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy, old hospital and ether in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Fairly sweet. Fruity flavour. Delicious. Still some tannin. Nice finish. | Average score | 15.45 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This port is defect and the note is from 27/9, 1995 In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Cockburn | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still dark but mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 11 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, sale-ammoniac and alcoholic nose and some volatile acidity also which is not harmonic at all. | Score range | 14.00 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Very tasty with sweet liquorice and sale-ammoniac but also some alcoholic touch and a hint of volatile acidity. Some complexity but a little short finish. This bottled is not okey. | Average score | 14.75 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 14.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. *4 defect bottle including this one. Tasting notes from the 23 August 2008 In 2009 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Confraria do Vinho do Porto | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Rather dark but with a yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Nice bouquet of coffee, tea and dried fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Dry and no fruit left. Elegant and attractive with a rather long and quite good finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 6th April 2011 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Coreira Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark chocolate, cacao, toffee, fudge, raisins and ginger in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced, sweet and very elegant with dark chocolate, toffee, raisin and ginger in the mouth. And with an attractive and quite long finish. Will not be better so drink and enjoy it now | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 11th May 2024 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Croft | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still rather dark ruby but yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Complex with toffee, liquorice, cacao, some menthol and mint in the nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Almost full-body. Rather mature but still with some very soft and attractive tannins. Will probably be better! Roasted nuts, cacao and liquorice in the taste. Elegant and quite complex with a balanced and quite long finish. | Average score | 16.73 |
| Last tasted | 16th May 2022 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 8th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. Two bottles have been defect. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dalva C. da Silva | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Roasted coffee beans, some cacao, cream candy, zest of lemon and mint in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking, even a little old but quite balanced with some old acidity. Roasted coffee, cacao, mint and cream candy in taste with a quite sweet and even attractive finish. Quite enjoyable port. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Delaforce | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Raisin, crème caramel, candy, a hint of cacao and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 14.25 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking and will not be better. Balanced and silky, sweet and complex with crème caramel, candy and burned sugar in taste. Easy to drink and enjoy. Quite delicious finish. | Average score | 15.51 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2018 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Don Pavral Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge and candy in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Hardly medium body. Mature and peaking. Seem a little tired but with some old quite nice and round acidity. Quite balanced with toffee and candy in taste. The finish is quite good and enjoyable. Drink up. Will absolutely not be better. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Dow | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Beautiful, mature and yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 18 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of nuts, burned candy, fudge, cacao, roasted coffee, old grocery shop but also cinnamon, ginger and toffee in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Butterscotch, burned candy, old grocery shop, nuts and lots of other things in flavour. Quite complex and elegant. Almost mature and peaking. Very dry. Balance with a very attractive, long and lovely finish. | Average score | 16.26 |
| Last tasted | 5th November 2023 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at a Great Tasting with the Wine Society 18% in Malmö, Sweden. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. In 2023 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | F. Martins | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Quite beautiful, yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, toffee, candy and nuts in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Sweet. Nuts, candy and some liquorice in taste. Balanced and elegant with a quite long and rather nice and very elegant finish. | Average score | 15.83 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Feist | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Very mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, crème caramel, cacao and some chocolate in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Balanced and quite elegant with crème caramel and chocolate in taste. The finish is very enjoyable indeed! This is a good mature port. | Average score | 15.77 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ferreira | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Medium dark ruby in colour but yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Menthol, toffee, some chocolate and burned sugar in bouquet. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Some sweetness. Elegant and easy to like and drink. Mature and at its peak. Burned sugar, dark chocolate and some herbs in flavour. Quite attractive and intensive finish. | Average score | 15.88 |
| Last tasted | 26th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At Henrik Lilja's Ferreira tasting in Hørsholm, Denmark. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Feuerheerd | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Fudge, liquorice, some herbs such as ginger and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 14.00 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Fudge, ginger and liquorice in flavour. Balanced and rather sweet with a quite long and seductive finish. | Average score | 15.37 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Fonseca | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still very dark but yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 25 |
| Bouquet | Very complex bouquet of fudge, toffee, old grocery shop, violet, cacao, dark chocolate, some coffee and crème caramel. Excellent nose. | Score range | 16.50 - 17.90 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking but with a long life ahead. Sweet and very tasty with old grocery shop, toffee, cacao, some coffee, crème caramel and lots of other wonderful things. Powerful but elegant and very complex. The finish never seems to end. A great port and will be a long runner. Wonderful indeed! | Average score | 99.99 |
| Last tasted | 23rd November 2023 | Point this date | 17.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the arrival dinner at the Port Wine Messe in Leverkusen, Germany. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Gilberts | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Candy, cream candy cacao, vanilla and mature raspberry in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced with some old but quite attractive acidity. Cream candy, vanilla and cacao in taste. A light and nice finish. Very easy to drink and like. | Average score | 15.50 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Gonzalez | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow and mature quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet of toffee, fudge, candy and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature with toffee in the taste. Peaking and will not be better. Sweet. Balanced and elegant port with a quite long and tasty finish. | Average score | 16.00 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Gould Campbell | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still very dark ruby but yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 23 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, toffee, some orange zest, some cacao, butterscotch and crème caramel in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Almost full-bodied. Toffee, cacao, roasted coffee, crème caramel and much more in flavour. Quite mature and peaking but still some soft and very elegant tannins. Will probably not be much better? Balanced and complex with an elegant, long and quite attractive finish. | Average score | 16.56 |
| Last tasted | 16th May 2022 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 8th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Graham | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still quite dark with a beautiful, yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 28 |
| Bouquet | Liquorice, ginger, dried fruit, mint, toffee and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.25 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Toffee, fudge, liquorice, mint, candy and much more in taste. Quite mature but will be better. Complex with a very long and very elegant finish. Lovely Port indeed. | Average score | 16.62 |
| Last tasted | 22nd March 2023 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted in our Private Wine Club. One bottle has been defect. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Guedes Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still rather dark ruby in colour but yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy and volatile acidity but also some orange zest and herbs in the nose. | Score range | 13.25 - 13.25 |
| Taste | Medium body Quite hard to enjoy due to the volatile acidity but with sweetness anyhow. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 13.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This bottle was defect. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hooper | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, tea, cacao, beets and butterscotch in the nose. | Score range | 14.75 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite elegant. Cacao, coffee and burned sugar flavour and an interesting and quite attractive finish. Easy to drink and like. | Average score | 15.15 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 14.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Hutcheson | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Lovely nose of coffee, tea and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Rather full-bodied. Complex but still tannins. Lovely long and attractive finish. Quite good indeed. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 2nd October 1994 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen. | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Kopke | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still very dark ruby in colour but mature yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 12 |
| Bouquet | Wonderful nose. Chocolate, tea, cinnamon, ginger, but also some other herbs, old grocery shop, cream candy, marzipan and much more in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature, peaking and elegant. Old grocery shop, cinnamon, ginger and many other lovely things in flavour. Very tasty indeed with a balanced, delicate and excellent finish. A wonderful port indeed port! | Average score | 16.25 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Maia Hutcheson-Feuerheerd | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, fudge burned sugar and butterscotch in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Quite balanced with some round and quite attractive acidity. Toffee, burned sugar and butterscotch in taste. Quite attractive but a little short finish. Will not be better but is very good today so drink up and enjoy. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Martinez | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still rather dark ruby in colour but yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 14 |
| Bouquet | Fudge, red whortleberry, mature raspberry, dark chocolate, some herbs and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and peaking. Balanced and elegant. Taste of mature red berries, cacao and dark chocolate with a quite nice, long and quite complex finish. Easy to drink and like so drink up! | Average score | 16.35 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Messias | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Impressive dark colour with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Pharmacy in the nose. | Score range | 14.50 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Rather mature and easy to like and drink. Quite attractive finish. | Average score | 15.13 |
| Last tasted | 30th October 2003 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | At the Danish Port Wine Club est. 1981 tasting in Copenhagen. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Montanha Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Rather beautiful yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Candy, cream candy, toffee, some cacao and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced with some round and quite attractive acidity. Quite sweet with candy, toffee and creme candy in taste and a very enjoyable finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Morgan | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Very beautiful, yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, cream candy, candy and old grocery shop with tea and roasted coffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.90 - 16.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking with a wonderful balance. Very tasty with candy, cream candy, toffee, roasted coffee beans and a whole old grocery shop in taste. Very elegant and very seductive finish. This is a lovely port indeed. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Niepoort | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Very dark blue with a quite beautiful yellow colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Mint, toffee, fudge candy and liquorice in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Quite mature but elegant and almost peaking. Balanced and with mint, toffee and liquorice in taste. Complex and a long quite exiting finish. | Average score | 16.38 |
| Last tasted | 5th October 2022 | Point this date | 16.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 9th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. *This bottle was defect. Tasting notes from 19 September 2020. 4 bottles have been defect. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Offley Boa Vista | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Very yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Coffee, some tea, raisin, some dried fruit and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium bodied. Mature and peaking. Balanced but will not be better. Very easy to drink and enjoy today. Sweet. Rather complex with a round finish. | Average score | 15.63 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Osborne | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Candy, burned sugar, toffee and some walnuts and a hint of pharmacy in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite sweet. Easy to drink and like with toffee, butterscotch and candy in taste. Nice and seductive finish. Will not be better so drink and enjoy it. | Average score | 15.33 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Players C. da Silva | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Black in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Alcoholic in the nose. Not a good bottle. | ||
| Taste | Immature. Medium body. Sweetness but not an attractive finish. Not a good bottle. | ||
| Last tasted | 11th November 1988 | Rating this date | Not good |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen. Port so young we evaluate only as : Good – Very good- Impressive – Very Impressive | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still dark ruby in colour but yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Roasted coffee, fudge, toffee, sweet liquorice, roasted almond and cacao in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Sweet. Mature and almost peaking even if some very soft tannin still remains. Elegant and balanced. Long and very attractive finish. A wonderful port from Pocas and very easy to drink and enjoy. | Average score | 16.13 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Pousada Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature, quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Old grocery shop, herbs coffee, tea and figs in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Balanced. Quite elegant and complex with a generous, complex and balanced finish. This port is very easy to drink and enjoy. | Average score | 15.71 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Presidential C. Da Silva | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Candy, toffee, burned sugar, some roasted coffee beans and butterscotch in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 15.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced with some attractive acidity. Candy, toffee and butterscotch in taste with a quite long and rather tasty finish. Quite attractive port! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quarles Harris | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Quite dark blue with yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 5 |
| Bouquet | Lovely nose of coffee, violet and cacao | Score range | 15.90 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Full bodied. Still some integrated tannins. Complex and balanced with an enormous finish. Just wonderful. | Average score | 16.60 |
| Last tasted | 16th May 2022 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 8th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta da Romaneira | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 8 |
| Bouquet | Dried fruit, mature berry, some herbs and burned sugar in the nose with a hint of pharmacy. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Rather light in body. Quite mature and at its peak. Balanced with dried fruit in taste. Easy to drink and like. Nice and quite attractive finish. | Average score | 15.84 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 1 bottle has been defect In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta de Val da Figueira Calem | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature and quite nice in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet with toffee, ginger, zest of lemon, roasted coffee and citrus in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking with some old balanced acidity. Complex and with ginger and toffee in taste. Easy to drink and like with a long and attractive finish. | Average score | 16.63 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Cachao Messias | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Zest of lemon, some flowers but also pharmacy and old hospital. | Score range | 14.50 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature but with some volatile acidity. Zest of lemon, some flowers but also pharmacy in taste. Drinkable and quite easy to enjoy with a quite attractive and anyhow acceptable finish. | Average score | 15.24 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 14.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Crasto | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Quite dark blue with a yellow rim. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Dark cherry, black berry and fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Sweet. Rather mature and easy to drink and like. Balanced and good finish but no long runner. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 3rd October 1994 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. | Tasters | SAI |
| House | Quinta do Infantado | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature in colour.. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, coffee cinnamon and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Easy to drink and like. Balanced and elegant with an attractive finish. Will not be better so drink up. | Average score | 15.46 |
| Last tasted | 2nd November 2015 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | At the Port Wine Festival in Copenhagen. This dealer (Laudrup vin) was very generous and let us taste this wonderful port free of charge! Honour to him! 2 bottles have been defect. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Noval | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour and still quite dark. | Number of tastings | 14 |
| Bouquet | Cream candy, figs, fudge, butterscotch, some cacao and dried fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Attractive taste with figs, candy butterscotch and fudge in taste. Balanced and elegant with a long, rather complex and very attractive finish. Just enjoy it! | Average score | 15.92 |
| Last tasted | 3rd May 2024 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with friends. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta do Noval Nacional | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, crème caramel, coffee, cacao, butterscotch and old grocery shop in the nose. | Score range | 16.90 - 17.50 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Almost mature and peaking. Balanced and quite elegant with toffee, crème caramel cacao and butterscotch in taste, Lovely, seductive and long finish. | Average score | 17.20 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.90 |
| Comment | At the Wine Society 18% tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta Dona Matilde Barros Sainsbury | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Rather beautiful yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Candy, some toffee, ginger and some herbs in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Will not be better. Balanced and quite elegant with candy, toffee and ginger in taste. The finish is quite complex and lovely. This port is very easy to enjoy and drink. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Quinta Sao Luiz Kopke | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still quite dark blue but yellow mature rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Lovely old grocery shop, candy, cacao and ginger bread in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature but still some very soft and rounded tannins. Is almost peaking and will not be much better. Very easy to appreciate already now. Elegant and balanced with a lovely and rather long finish. | Average score | 15.58 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Ramos Pinto | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still dark but with a yellow mature edge in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Lovely bouquet. Dark cherries, coffee, cacao, toffee and cream candy but also with some curry and violet in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and almost peaking but still with some soft, very elegant tannins and will improve. Toffee, candy liquorice and much more in taste. Quite dry but balanced and with a complex and elegant, long finish. | Average score | 16.21 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Real Velha | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 7 |
| Bouquet | Chocolate, sweet liquorice, French plums, cacao and some cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 15.40 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and still elegant with cacao, chocolate, sweet liquorice and toffee in taste. Easy to drink and like with a quite long and attractive finish. | Average score | 15.56 |
| Last tasted | 25th December 2023 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Real Vinicola Real Companhia Velha | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Mature yellow almost tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 9 |
| Bouquet | Red berries, candy and a hint of pharmacy in the nose. | Score range | 14.25 - 15.00 |
| Taste | Hardly medium body. Mature and at least peaking even a bit tired but almost balanced and quite drinkable. Rather easy to drink with sweetness and a nice but rather short finish. | Average score | 14.58 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 14.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. *5 bottles have been defect. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rebello Valente Robertson | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Minty, old grocery shop, toffee, coffee, ginger and cinnamon in the nose. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking but still with some very soft and delicate tannin. Balanced and very complex with ginger and spiciness in taste and a long, lovely finish. Really easy to appreciate this port | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 9th June 2018 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | At the Rebello Valente tasting in Hørsholm, Denmark. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rei Manuel Real Comp. Velha | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Mature light yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Butterscotch, herbs and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 15.25 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced but with some old quite nice acidity. Butterscotch and burned sugar in taste. Quite enjoyable with an acceptable and quite nice finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Romariz | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature very beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 18 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, candy, cream candy, coffee and some spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.25 - 16.50 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak. Balanced and quite elegant and attractive. Will not be better. Easy to drink and like with cacao, candy, cream candy and dark chocolate in taste and with a quite long finish. Quite attractive port indeed. | Average score | 16.01 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 1 bottle has been defect. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Royal Oporto Real Companhia Velha | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Mature yellow in colour. | Number of tastings | 11 |
| Bouquet | Some cacao, burned sugar and beetroots but also some pharmacy in the nose. | Score range | 14.25 - 16.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and at its peak but also some old not quite harmonious acidity. Burned sugar and some cacao in flavour. Seem a bit tired but rather nice finish. Still quite enjoyable but drink up. | Average score | 15.15 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 14.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 4 bottles have not been so good including this one. They have been a little unbalanced and old. 1 bottle defect In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Rozes | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still quite dark ruby in colour but with a yellow, mature rim. | Number of tastings | 14 |
| Bouquet | Still some mulberry, liquorice, fudge, cacao, marzipan, roasted coffee and old grocery shop in the nose. Quite elegant bouquet. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature almost peaking but will maybe be a little better. Balanced, quite sweet and complex. Fudge, cacao and roasted coffee in flavour. Quite long and attractive finish. This is indeed a lovely port. | Average score | 16.20 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Sainsbury’s | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Rather beautiful yellow, mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Candy, some toffee, ginger and some herbs in the nose. | Score range | 15.90 - 15.90 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Will not be better. Balanced and quite elegant with candy, toffee and ginger in taste. The finish is quite complex and lovely. This port is very easy to enjoy and drink. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.90 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. This port was Barros’ Quinta Dona Matilde. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Sandeman | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still rather dark ruby in colour but yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 6 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, cacao and some fudge in the nose. | Score range | 14.75 - 15.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and even a bit old with some acidity in the taste. Still rather balanced and interesting. Easy to enjoy with a quite nice finish but Sandman’s 1985 have never been convincing. | Average score | 15.25 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. 4 out of 6 bottles have been defect including this one. Tasting notes from 26/9, 2015 In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Seguro Pocas Jr | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Mature and yellow and quite beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Some roasted coffee, cacao, chocolate, liquorice, and lots of toffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.25 - 16.25 |
| Taste | Lovely body. Mature and peaking and will not be better. Balanced and quite sweet. Very easy to drink and like with a quite long, attractive and very enjoyable finish. A quite astonishing port indeed! | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 11th May 2024 | Point this date | 16.25 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Skeffington | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow mature quite nice colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Complex nose of candy, crème caramel, toffee and old grocery shop. | Score range | 16.40 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Elegant and balanced port with toffee, cream candy, crème caramel in taste. Long, lovely and very attractive finish. | Average score | 16.58 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 16.40 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Smith Woodhouse | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Pale mature ruby with mature yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 26 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, old grocery shop, cinnamon, toffee, Christmas spiciness, candy and ginger bread in the nose. | Score range | 15.50 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Quite full-bodied. Mature and almost peaking. Will probably be better. Gingerbread, cinnamon and a lot of other things in flavour. Complex and balanced with an attractive and rather long finish. | Average score | 16.25 |
| Last tasted | 16th May 2022 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 8th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Taylor | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Beautiful, medium dark ruby colour with a yellow mature rim. | Number of tastings | 27 |
| Bouquet | Wonderful bouquet of roses, violets, crème caramel, nuts, cinnamon, ginger, orange zest, chocolate and roasted coffee in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.75 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Almost mature and peaking but still some soft and lovely tannins and will be better and on top many years ahead. Violets, crème caramel, Christmas spiciness and much more in flavour. Complex and attractive port with an extremely long finish which never seem to end. What a lovely port! | Average score | 16.77 |
| Last tasted | 27th September 2023 | Point this date | 17.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at Taylor’s lodge at Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | van Zellers | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow beautiful mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Dark chocolate, cacao, toffee, herbs, mint, eucalyptus and some candy and spiciness in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 17.00 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and on top. Cacao, dark chocolate, toffee, herbs, some spiciness and eucalyptus in taste. Quite sweet and balanced port with an elegant, long and very attractive finish. A lovely port indeed and very easy to enjoy and drink today. | Average score | 16.44 |
| Last tasted | 21st April 2021 | Point this date | 17.00 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in Second International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Vasconcellos | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Quite beautiful, yellow and mature in colour. | Number of tastings | 1 |
| Bouquet | Cacao, chocolate, spiciness and herbs in the nose. | Score range | 16.75 - 16.75 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and will not be better, but wonderful today with chocolate, cacao, spiciness and different herbs in the mouth and with a quite complex and quite lovely finish. | Average score | |
| Last tasted | 11th May 2024 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home with the family. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Vieira de Sousa | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow, mature, quite dark and beautiful in colour. | Number of tastings | 2 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, crème caramel, candy, butterscotch, vanilla and burned sugar in the nose. | Score range | 15.75 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking with some delicious old acidity. Balanced and quite elegant with taste of burned sugar, burned candy, vanilla and crème caramel. The finish is rather long and quite nice. Will not be better so drink up as soon as you can! The port is very enjoyable now! | Average score | 16.08 |
| Last tasted | 19th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Warre | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Still dark ruby but mature yellow rim in colour. | Number of tastings | 15 |
| Bouquet | Violet, ginger, old grocery shop and cinnamon but also toffee, fudge, butterscotch and a lot more in the nose. | Score range | 16.00 - 17.40 |
| Taste | Full-bodied. Mature and peaking but still with some very elegant and soft tannins. Balanced and very complex and attractive port. Spiciness, toffee, fudge and much more in the taste. Quite sweet with a wonderful, very long and very attractive finish. Lovely and generous port indeed. | Average score | 16.74 |
| Last tasted | 16th May 2022 | Point this date | 16.75 |
| Comment | Tasted at home in 8th International Online Vintage Tasting with our German Port Friends from World of Port. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |
| House | Wiese & Krohn | Vintage | 1985 |
| Colour | Yellow very mature almost tawny in colour. | Number of tastings | 4 |
| Bouquet | Toffee, zest of an orange, cacao, dark chocolate, raisin and dried fruit in the nose. | Score range | 15.00 - 16.40 |
| Taste | Medium body. Mature and peaking. Balanced and quite complex. Burned sugar, sweet liquorice and some dark chocolate in flavour with a nice, quite attractive and lovely sweet finish. | Average score | 15.63 |
| Last tasted | 17th September 2020 | Point this date | 15.50 |
| Comment | Tasted at the Wine Society 18% Great Tasting in Malmö. In 2020 this vintage took part in a Great Tasting in the Wine Society 18%. For points and ranking see Great Tastings. | Tasters | SAI, JB, SS |