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1985 Dow's Vintage Port
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:53 pm
by SEAN C.
The 1985 Dow was a perfect color in the glass, very rich, dark and similar to black raspberries. The taste was smooth with loads of grape and cherries and was a bit of a dry finish. The Dow had a great balance of fruit and sugar versus alcohol and acidity. I imagine it will be a good Port for long term aging and be even better in 15 years. I only have half bottles of this, Moses had the full bottle .. this would be even better in a larger format for extended aging!
Sean C 94/100
Re: 1985 DOW VINTAGE PORT
Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 3:30 pm
by Glenn E.
Thanks for the note... I have two of these, and based on your impressions I think I'll keep them for another 10 years or so.
Re: 1985 DOW VINTAGE PORT
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 9:58 am
by SEAN C.
Glenn E. wrote:Thanks for the note... I have two of these, and based on your impressions I think I'll keep them for another 10 years or so.
Yeah if you don't have to drink them I would wait..they are very good now though!
Re: 1985 DOW VINTAGE PORT
Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 11:40 am
by Roy Hersh
Sean,
I am in full agreement on your assessment of this VP. Not only the 94 points, which I feel is the exact score I typically wind up with, but the natural progression and aging curve of this beauty. Thanks for the TN.
Re: 1985 DOW VINTAGE PORT
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:18 am
by Moses Botbol
This port is still a baby to me. Certainly well balanced. I think may be one of Dow's drier vintages I have tried of recent.