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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Robert Parker, Jan 1989

My experience with this house is limited. One rarely sees this brand stateside. The 1985 is one of the surprises of the vintage. It has an intense nose of chocolate, berry fruit, and tar. On the palate, the wine is concentrated, powerful, and full-bodied with layers of fruit. It finishes sweeter than some of the other ports with a great deal of tannin.

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

85
85/100

Wine Spectator

89
89/100

Robert Parker

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85 points
Wine Spectator
Score 85/100 · Wine Spectator

A good, standard '85, quite lean and angular. Deep purple, with very grapy raspberry aromas, full-bodied, with medium tannins, sweet fruit and a slightly short finish. – James Suckling , Wine Spectator 1989

89 points
Robert Parker
Score 89/100 · Robert Parker

My experience with this house is limited. One rarely sees this brand stateside. The 1985 is one of the surprises of the vintage. It has an intense nose of chocolate, berry fruit, and tar. On the palate, the wine is concentrated, powerful, and full-bodied with layers of fruit. It finishes sweeter than some of the other ports with a great deal of tannin. Robert Parker, jan 1989

About the producer

Symington Family Estates
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Colour

Red

Taste

Sweet

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