2011 Dow

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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PhilW
Dalva Golden White Colheita 1952
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2011 Dow

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It had been a long, long time since I tried this wine, and I was quite surprised to see it available by the glass at 67 Pall Mall, as my expectation was that it would currently be in its closed/awkward teenage phase, but not so. Admittedly I don't know how long the bottle may have been opened, but on tasting this was superb. Still very young, of course, but the depth and vibrancy is seriously impressive, with silky smooth tannins; if this is "closed" then it will be stunning when mature.
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 2011 Dow

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The wine is preserved using Coravin, so won't be exposed to air and developing in the normal manner, but it certainly smelt fabulous.

(It's on my list to try next time I'm in 67 Pall Mall - but so is the Taylor 1994 also available by the glass!)
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
MigSU
Warre’s Otima 10 year old Tawny
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Re: 2011 Dow

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It's very surprising to me that a wine of that price range (at least for a wine of that age bracket) is available by the glass. Good stuff.
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