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1955 Dow
Posted: 11:00 Sat 01 Apr 2017
by jdaw1
On Thursday 6th April 2017 we gathered at
The Boot & Flogger to taste 1955s, partly for the 55th birthday of James Maitland of
Seckford Wines.
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Re: 1955 Dow
Posted: 20:39 Sun 09 Apr 2017
by jdaw1
D55. Dark-red, 50% opaque. Palate dry, and a hint-toned mint. Interesting. Big, and long, and fascinating, and big.
Though dry, not quite drying out.
Re: 1955 Dow
Posted: 15:17 Mon 10 Apr 2017
by flash_uk
30% opacity, mature red-brown, amber rim. Hints of treacle on the nose. Smooth, sweet entry, great structure, thick port. Treacle, slightly spicy. Typical Dow dryness.
Re: 1955 Dow
Posted: 15:21 Sun 22 Oct 2017
by Alex Bridgeman
Bottled in the UK by an unknown bottler. Deep brick red colour, 60% opaque. Initially rather dirty on the nose but this cleared up with some patience to reveal a dark, sweet fruit syrup. Thick and concentrated on the palate with great levels of acidity and a huge, concentrated flavour. The acidity keeps the wine fresh and in balance across the whole range of the palate and into the big burnt sugar and hot black peppercorn aftertaste. Great length on the hot and slightly sticky finish. Not as dry as expected from the Dow; joint best wine of this 1955 horizontal. 95/100. Drunk 06-Apr-17. Decanted 2½ hours.