1980 Dow

[jdaw1]

The Dow Magnum Vertical, Thursday 17th January 2013, at The Bung Hole.

Links:

• Review of evening as a whole;
• 1963 Dow (magnum);
• 1970 Dow (magnum);
• 1977 Dow (magnum);
• 1980 Dow (magnum);
• 1985 Dow (magnum);
• 1994 Dow (magnum);
• 1985 Warre (magnum);
• 1986 Smith Woodhouse LBV (750ml);
• 40Y Quevedo tawny (750ml);
• Two ‘secret’ ports brought by Cynthia;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

D80, decanted 17:30. Lovely red to pink at edge. Nose had dark plum fruits, and was very sweet and full. Taste somewhat closed. Sweetness, ‟hidden”. Strongly dry mid-palate. Big, but needs more time in the cellar. Perhaps another five years.

[Alex Bridgeman]

From magnum. Deep red with a hint of mahogany in the centre and a pale rim; 60% opaque. Fantastic nose, rich and mature, full of attractive fruit. Smooth and carressing on the palate. Dry, slight tinge of birch sap and rhubarb fruit. Mid weight. Big pine-sawdust aftertaste and a very long, dry finish. Great port. 93/100.