1972 Dow

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1972 Dow

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Part of a vertical of Dow, and two bottles of Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira, on Tuesday 7th September 2010, at The Crusting Pipe. Links:
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From memory (left the tasting notes at the table again): The surprise of the night, very good indeed.
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Yes, I agree, an unexpected delight. Well worth seeking out.
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Surprisingly good colour, but lighter than the immediately adjacent years. Slightly funky nose, showing stewed fruit and a hint of mint. Sweet in the mouth, fruit generally gone but replaced by a pleasant honey and lemon acidity. Surprisingly there is still a bit of tannin. Later in the palate some soft floral tones. Sweet and cloying honey aftertaste; with a soft finish with tannins showing clearly but dominated by sticky honey. Surprising and enjoyable. No discernable sign of the industrial alcohol that was used for the fortification. 86/100. Drunk 7 September 2010.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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