1985 Dow

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Doggett
Morgan 1991
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Re: 1985 Dow

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D85 An impressive perfect cork pull by CPR. Lovely dense strong fruits. First tasting to me still appeared closed, but with more air, a later tasting was much nicer. I think this wine still has time to go before showing its best and I hope to have a nicer example in the future. 90 points
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1985 Dow

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Red, but with tones of mid-maturity; 60% opaque. Lovely fruit on the nose, soft and gentle. Nice balance on entry with delightful balance and freshness although the acidity quickly builds up to searing levels. The acidity fades to allow a rich and flavoursome focused fruit palate to show. A lovely finish, full of sweetened cranberry. Very fine port. 92/100.
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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flash_uk
Graham’s 1977
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Re: 1985 Dow

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40% opacity, red. Dusty, tobacco nose. Good balance, syrupy, tobacco.
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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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Re: 1985 Dow

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D85. Bright red, 50% opaque. Light and soft, and very dry. But lovely.

Later I added “Too dry.”
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