1963 Dow

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Alex Bridgeman
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1963 Dow vintage port

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D63: dark red, 60% opaque. Medium to light weight. Lots of early palate, but not mid palate. Plum like several others ports at the table. Though delicious, this was the lightest port at the table. JDAW, January 2013

Mature red colour, deep centre; 80% opaque. Hot spiced compote on the nose, very open and very attractive. Concentrated acidity on the palate with a burnt raisin and sharp cranberry. Lovely fruit finish of terrific length with distinct strawberries. 92/100. 10 hour decant.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.

2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
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