1980 Dow's Vintage Port -- (Imported by Berry Bros and Rudd)

[dom carter]

Well i can see why Roy has this in his top 12 vintages article on the site's home page.

Really young looking for a 30 year old! deep ruby red with a hint of age on the edge, beautiful Plum, cherry and tobacco with a hint of chocolate and nicely structured tannins. Extremely long finish with the lovely Dow's dryness and a hint of alcohol.

A wonder of a port, on a par (in my opinion), with the Taylor's 1970 that won WOTN in Seattle @ Glenn E's house (for the "2 brit's on tour" off-line) - thanks again Glenn!

Will continue to get better over the next 10 years - 96+ Points (i also paid £39.50 ~ $57 , which was a steal!)

[Andy Velebil]

Dom,

Glad you enjoyed the bottle, it is a darn nice one that rarely gets talked about. Then again 1980 as a whole rarely gets talked about except by true Port lovers. I do have one question....Was this a BB&R private label VP that was supplied by Dow's? I ask as 1970 was the last major declared vintage that was shipped abroad in cask and bottled by negotiants outside of Vila Nova de Gaia.

[dom carter]

Andy,

Sorry!! I'm meant to write "imported" by Berry Bros & Rudd, i've edited the title accordingly. label is the std Dow's black and white and at the bottom in a grey/gun metal is "Imported By Berry Bros. & Rudd - London"

[Andy Velebil]

Andy,

Sorry!! I'm meant to write "imported" by Berry Bros & Rudd, i've edited the title accordingly. label is the std Dow's black and white and at the bottom in a grey/gun metal is "Imported By Berry Bros. & Rudd - London"

Ah, that explains thanks

[Glenn E.]

A wonder of a port, on a par (in my opinion), with the Taylor's 1970 that won WOTN in Seattle @ Glenn E's house (for the "2 brit's on tour" off-line) - thanks again Glenn!

It was great having you visit, Dom! That bottle was brought by Kris H, btw - he has a knack for bringing stellar bottles to offlines!

[dom carter]

My merchant said he'd already sold one bottle to a friend who is a "DOW" fanactic before i bought mine, I'm just hoping he has the rest of the case and these weren't single bottles!

[Roy Hersh]

Dom,

I was hoping you would come back to grace the Forum with your presence. It was a true pleasure meeting you at the tasting and a ton of fun that night. Stop by more often!