NV Dow Crusted 1978

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uncle tom
Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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1978 Dow Crusted

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An odd bottle with Dow on capsule and cork, but Fells name on the label.

A very nice quaff, very much in the nature of a VP of similar age, although more in the 'Portuguese' style than that of Dow.

Some time back I doubted the ability of Crusted ports to perform much beyond their 20th year, but Alex B begged to differ.

From the experiance of this bottle I'm inclined to agree with him!

Tom
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Quinta do Vesuvio 1994
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Post by Andy Velebil »

I've had a 1964 Noval Crusted that was still drinking quite well. So Alex is right, they can hold up.
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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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Post by Alex Bridgeman »

:D

I'm delighted to see you continuing to experiment to gain the evidence of your own tastebuds.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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