1997 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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Re: 1997 Dow

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D97, decanted 21:15 the previous day. Dark dark red, 85% opaque. Nose dry and dusty. Palate had cherry and plum, lot of fruit. Ending short. Needs much more cellar time. WOTN.
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flash_uk
Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1997 Dow

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Decanted 21 hours, 70% opacity, brick red. Slightly musty nose, little bit of hospital=menthol, and stewed fruit. Smooth entry, plums, very little acidity.
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