1955 Dow

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Alex Bridgeman
Croft 1945
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1955 Dow vintage port

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Mature ruby in colour. Huge amounts of bottle stink on the nose. The bottle stink flavours also dominate in the mouth. Needs a day or two to try and come round. Not rated.
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DRT
Fonseca 1966
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Re: 1955 Dow vintage port

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Stinky, stinky stuff. But I also noted chocolate, nice weight and a long finish.
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uncle tom
Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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Re: 1955 Dow vintage port

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Sadly a rough bottle, not corked, just poor - but the only bottle of the night that failed to meet expectations.

Tom
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