Dow's, Vintage Port 1985 sold at auction 31 times in the last five years, at a median of $72 per 750ml; half of those sales fell between $63 and $89. The most recent sale was on September 2, 2026. The lowest retail price today is $100, across 11 retail offers.
Auction median, last 5 yrs
$72
31 sales · $63–89 middle half
Lowest retail now
$100
11 retail offers
Last auction sale
Sep 2
2026
Critic scores
93
Vinous
93
James Suckling
Dow's, Vintage Port, neighbouring vintages
Live auction lots for 1985 (3)
$96per 750ml incl. premium4% below retail
Weekly Wine Auction (BWG ~ Napa)
1985 · Lot 275
$96per 750ml incl. premium4% below retail
Weekly Wine Auction (BWG ~ Napa)
1985 · Lot 277
$96per 750ml incl. premium4% below retail
Weekly Wine Auction (BWG ~ Napa)
1985 · Lot 276
Wine facts
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Porto
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