1983 Dow VP

[Eric Menchen]

Fairly brown in color on the red-brown spectrum, with some cloudiness and suspended sediment. Totally different than the previously tasted wine (1983 Quarels Harris), with aromas of sweet fruits, cotton candy, caramel, and crème brûlée. (Yes, those aromas came out of a VP!) There was also an aroma like artificial peach. Tasted almost malty beer-like, sweet and oxidized, with raspberry jam and more caramel to match the aroma. 91-92 points. This bottle was not very Dow-like and probably overly aged. (18 Nov 23)