NV Dow Christmas ruby reserve

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NV Dow Christmas ruby reserve

Post by AHB » 23:12 Wed 07 Jan 2015

A ruby port, which the back label states has been made from a blend specially selected to provide "Christmas notes" of nutmeg and fruit.

Rather lightweight and disappointing. Perfectly decent ruby port with a nice soft fruitiness and gentle tannins, a touch short on the finish. Nothing wrong with the port, but never going to be a memorable drinking experience. 82/100.
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