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Dow's Vintage Port(1963)
- Winery:
- Dow's
- Varietal:
- Region:
- Portugal > Douro > Porto
- Type:
- Dessert/Fortified
- Color:
- Red
- User Tags:
- cherry, rich, stone fruits, (tree) fruit, fruit, deep, caramel, magnum, wonderful, smooth
Tasting Notes
Balance and power are important
characteristics of the Dow 1963.
Impressive garnet/ruby colour, with
aromas of blackberries, and hints of honey.
On the palate, opulent fruit flavours,
complex, plenty of rich tannins and a long
finish.
The Viticultural Year
A normal winter with rain and some snow
in the higher vineyards. The weather began
to dry out at the end of April. The vines
showing promise early. It was cold and
wet until the middle of June. Then July
and August were fine, with very dry
weather. read more...Some rain fell, perfectly timed, in
mid September. (hide)
Balance and power are important
characteristics of the Dow 1963.
Impressive garnet/ruby colour, with
aromas of blackberries, and hints of honey.
On the palate, opulent fruit flavours,
complex, plenty of rich tannins and a long
finish.
The Viticultural Year
A normal winter with rain and some snow
in the higher vineyards. The weather began
to dry out at the end of April. The vines
showing promise early. It was cold and
wet until the middle of June. Then July
and August were fine, with very dry
weather. read more...Some rain fell, perfectly timed, in
mid September. (hide)
- Roy Hersh
- For The Love of Port
- Issue 17, September 2006
- 93/100
-
August 2007
- Ruby color with slight bricking on the meniscus. Spicy, cherry, Kirsch and chocolate notes with a good dose of alcohol on the nose. An evolved and seemingly mature bottle that was initially quite cool given the outdoor temperature by the lake this evening. Medium bodied initially but over time it gained weight and rounded out to a fuller body. Beguiling black pepper, butterscotch and brown sugar flavors added some complexity to the mid-palate and dominant dark berry fruit that was very tasty. The finish was extremely long but marred by VA, otherwise a really enjoyable but slightly 'advanced' read more...bottle. Initially at 94 points but the alcohol made me rethink my initial score. (hide)
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June 2007
- This wine has now reached its full maturity and is ready for drinking. As it ages further, it will begin to gently develop into more a tawny style wine.
- Robert Parker
- Wine Buyer's Guide (2nd Edition)
- 11/1/1989
- 92/100
-
August 2007
- Buying Guide, 2nd Edition # B4
- Jan-89
- 92/100
-
April 2008
- James Suckling
- Wine Spectator
- 92/100
-
August 2007
