1970 Dow

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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1970 Dow

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Bottled by Courtenay Wines (International) Ltd of NW11. Deep red mahogany, appearing mature; 90% opaque. Bramble fruit and smokey leaves on the attractive nose. Crushed nettles on the palate; the mid palate brings lots of bramble fruit and milk chocolate tannins. A good dose of acidity balances the dry but fruit filled palate. Great layering of flavour and subtlety on the palate with a lively late profile. A touch of heat on the aftertaste from the powerful acidity, followed by a long and warming finish of dried cherries and sour dried cranberry, all infused with a lasting milk chocolate. Delicious, and showing much better than the bottle tasted just 2 weeks ago at the Berry Brothers Port Walk. 93/100. Drunk 11-Dec-15. Decanted 2 days.
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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