1977 Dow

[Alex Bridgeman]

No trace of TCA reveals a beautifully mature port. Burnt ochre in colour, 30% opaque, with a delicious nose of mace and warm raisins with 2 hours in the glass. When a sample taken on the evening was tasted the following day the nose had moved to less spice and more sweet redcurrant cordial. Smooth on the palate, slightly thicker in texture than water but so full of intense flavour and powerful acidity. Dry, slightly bitter with quince and grapefruit oil. Very complex and almost overwhelming in power. A huge aftertaste, a little fiery but incredibly long lasting and huge in volume - I swallowed a sip and had time to wash up after dinner before the finish faded. Such a fabulous port it is devastating that it is so badly affected by TCA. 95/100. Opened 26-Apr-17 as part of a charity Port Tasting I delivered. Decanted 1 day.

[Andy Velebil]

A good bottle!!!!! When this is good it's really good.


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