1985 Dow

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Alex Bridgeman
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1985 Dow

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Almost a grey shade of red, definitely mature; 40% opaque. Soft fruit on the nose full of sweet blueberries. Elegant on entry with lovely poise and delightful texture. Great impact, great mid-palate but an unexpected hollowness to the late palate. Pleasant port with gentle tannins which will easily last another couple of decades. 88/100. Drunk at the BBR Port Walk on 28 Nov 2013.
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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