1983 Dow

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Alex Bridgeman
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1983 Dow

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Deep red, mature; 90% opaque. Sweet black fruit spiced up with ground black pepper. Lovely black fruit on the palate and some dark chocolate, some gentle menthol heat, bold and mouth-filling; a little VA adds a touch of complexity but is not excessive. Black fruit gums aftertaste, menthol heat, a little dark chocolate and black cherry. Good length finish. 90/100. Drunk 30-Apr-22. Decanted 3 hours.
Top Ports in 2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.

2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!
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