Classificatie | Cru Classe |
Wijnsoort | Versterkt |
Producent | Dow's |
Jaar | 2007 |
Land | Portugal |
Regio | Douro |
Druif | Port Blend |
Alcohol % | 20% |
Inhoud | 0,75 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Perfect |
Drinkbaar | -2050 |
Voorraad | 10 |
Picked at a lower Baume than the Grahams (3.4) with the backbone sourced from Touriga Nacional in Bomfim this has a more austere nose, introverted with blackberry, cigar box, raspberry leaf, a touch of cold stones and blueberry. Complex but you have to come to it – it does not come to you. The palate is masculine, aloof, beautifully balanced, spicy and earthy. Very structured on the mid-palate, almost foursquare but I find the focus and the sense of symmetry bewitching. Not a port that will please everyone, but one that Dow-lovers will adore. That includes me by the way. Aristocratic!
Amazing aromas of lilac, violet, crushed blueberry and mineral that turn to black pepper and spices follow through to a full-bodied, medium-sweet palate, with a long, chewy finish. Evolves to tar and asphalt. Really held back, yet powerful grip slaps you -- and makes you happy. This is mind-blowing in texture. The greatest Dow ever made.
The is a phenomenal young port that showcases flowers, stones, black olives and dried mushrooms on the nose. The polished and finesse are second to none. Full yet so refined and dense with a compact and gorgeous mouthfeel. Goes on for minutes. Hard not to drink now, but this will seemingly live forever.
Particularly dark and youthful-looking. Rich, round and approachable on the palate. Inky and polished. Racy too. Fun and vibrant. Liquorice notes. (JR)
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