1985 Fonseca Vintage Port, Portugal (375ml) Moscato d'Asti the Giuseppe & Luisa is

the Giuseppe & Luisa is flat-out gorgeous

This finishes long and straining yet remarkably fresh

Merlot (63%) takes the lead on this blend followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (23%) and Cabernet Franc

All of the wines grown here provide a natural sweetness necessary to stress this vineyard's character

This hot vintage feels very smooth and silky ultimately

1985 Fonseca Vintage Port, Portugal (375ml) Moscato d'Asti the Giuseppe & Luisa isTASTING NOTES: The 1985 Fonseca is still youthful in appearance with hardly any ageing on the rim. The nose offers kirsch, sloes and Christmas cake. With time, there are subtle notes of dried fig and dates beginning to emerge and add to the complexity. The palate is medium bodied and beautifully balanced on the supple, rounded entry. It is not quite as complex as the aromatics, with dates and dried fig, the finish mellow and refined. It is very