Chris G bought this from the Crusting Pipe's cellars as his contribution. Al-B knew what it was so Stevie and I went out to guess it. Quickly came to the conclusion that it was either Taylor's or Dow's due to the dryness at the back of the palate. I put a guess on 1985 Quinta da Vargellas as I knew they had it there. Stevie went for Dow 1983, which I disagreed with as I'd had it recently and this was much better. The youthfulness blew it for both of us.
Dark, consistent colour, suggesting youth. Nose, fresh with cherry fruits and herbs. In the mouth sweet but with a dry kick at the back, lots of fruit and very fresh, extremely enjoyable. Drink or hold, it will be around for a good few years but great now.
We'd had this two years ago at Berry Brothers and Rudd, it was excellent then, it is excellent now.
1970 Dow Vintage Port
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1970 Dow Vintage Port
I'm telling you - Port is from Portugal.