1970 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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nac
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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1970 Dow

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Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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Re: 1970 Dow (Blenheim Palace)

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Dark red. Full, rich, sweet wine. Nice dry finish. Really good.
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flash_uk
Cálem Quinta da Foz 1970
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Re: 1970 Dow (Blenheim Palace)

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45% opacity, mature dark red.
Nose has rich cranberries.
Smooth, then gentle heat. Full mouthfeel, very slight bitterness, fruit is concentrated though beginning to dry out. Nice big port though.
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