1970 Dow

[jdaw1]

The Dow Magnum Vertical, Thursday 17th January 2013, at The Bung Hole.

Links:

• Review of evening as a whole;
• 1963 Dow (magnum);
• 1970 Dow (magnum);
• 1977 Dow (magnum);
• 1980 Dow (magnum);
• 1985 Dow (magnum);
• 1994 Dow (magnum);
• 1985 Warre (magnum);
• 1986 Smith Woodhouse LBV (750ml);
• 40Y Quevedo tawny (750ml);
• Two ‘secret’ ports brought by Cynthia;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

D70: red-red-pink, 40% opaque. Nose had big red plum fruit. taste medium-big with red cherries. Grade-A port. Bigger late-palate. Then my notes degenerated: ‟Fantastic. Smooth. Perfect. ✠“✠“✠“”.

[Alex Bridgeman]

From magnum. Mahogany red in colour, 40% opaque. Restrained nose, mainly showing alcohol and candied fruit. Silky entry with wonderful flavours. A lively, spicy acidity supports beautiful pure fruit giving a stunning palate and aftertaste - a hugely long finish. Very fine port. 94/100.