1985 Dow

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Alex Bridgeman
Croft 1945
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1985 Dow vintage port

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Lively and vigorous. Very tasty and enjoyable with many years ahead of it. But sadly guessed blind to be Taylor 1966! Many years of life ahead of it. 91/100. 14-Jun-12. Decanted approximately 2 hours.
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!

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Alex Bridgeman
Croft 1945
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Joined: 12:41 Mon 25 Jun 2007
Location: Berkshire, UK

Re: 1985 Dow vintage port

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D85: served blind. Dark red, 70% opaque. Red cherries on the nose. Quite hot, red fruit, mid weight. I mis-guessed Dow 1980; a man near me correctly guessed Dow 1985, and there were a range of 1983-like guesses within earshot. JDAW.
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!

2026: Quinta das Carvalhas 80YO Tawny
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