Dow's, 2024
Vintage Port
Case of 6 x 75cl
In Bond | UK VAT, Duty payable on release
En Primeur for delivery Autumn 2026
Description and Reviews:
Dow’s 2024 Vintage Port
A Classic and Structured Vintage from One of the Douro’s Great Estates
After seven years, Dow’s returns with a classic Vintage Port declaration that perfectly captures the house’s legendary style of power, structure, and restraint. Produced primarily from the renowned Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira estates, the 2024 vintage combines immense concentration, firm structure, and remarkable freshness with the distinctive dry finish that has defined Dow’s for generations.
Deep opaque purple-black in colour, the nose is brooding and intensely aromatic, revealing layers of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, and dark woodland fruit alongside notes of bitter chocolate, powdered schist, liquorice, and black pepper. Subtle floral and herbal nuances emerge beneath the wine’s dark fruit profile, adding further complexity and elegance.
On the palate, the wine is compact, tightly structured, and beautifully focused, with concentrated black fruit flavours framed by Dow’s hallmark peppery tannins and vibrant acidity. Despite its considerable power and depth, the wine maintains exceptional purity and balance, with a firm mineral backbone leading to a long, persistent, and characteristically drier finish. The combination of muscular structure and freshness gives the 2024 Dow’s remarkable ageing potential while already displaying impressive precision and definition in youth.
The 2024 growing season delivered balanced conditions and gradual ripening, allowing the vineyards to achieve excellent phenolic maturity while preserving freshness and aromatic clarity. Cool nights during September contributed to steady, even ripening, while traditional foot treading in granite lagares enhanced the wine’s texture, complexity, and structural definition.
Product Specifications
Producer: Dow’s Port
Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
Wine Type: Vintage Port
Vintage: 2024
Alcohol: 20% ABV
Production: 5,535 cases
Principal Quintas: Quinta do Bomfim, Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira, Quinta do Santinho
Grape Varieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, old vine field blends, Alicante Bouschet
Vinification: Traditional granite lagares with foot treading
Bottling: May 2026, unfiltered
Cellaring Potential: 40+ years
Serving Recommendation: Decant before serving at 16–18°C
Food Pairing: Stilton, mature hard cheeses, dark chocolate desserts, walnuts, or enjoyed on its own after dinner
Dow’s was founded in 1798 and is regarded as one of the great classic Vintage Port houses. Renowned for its firm structure, mineral character, and distinctive drier finish, Dow’s produces wines of exceptional longevity and definition. The backbone of the house style comes from the iconic Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira estates, whose low-yielding vineyards consistently produce Vintage Ports of concentration, purity, and remarkable ageing potential.
Condition Report:
This wine is offered En Primeur, meaning you are purchasing it early, before it is released for general sale. By securing your allocation now, you guarantee access to the vintage, with delivery at a later date once the wine has been bottled and shipped to the UK.
The price shown is In Bond, which means it excludes UK alcohol duty and VAT. These taxes will become payable when the wine is withdrawn from bond, or if it is delivered for home consumption.
Please note that we do not offer in-bond storage. You will need to have an approved bonded storage facility in place, and the wine will be transferred to your nominated account upon arrival (transfer fees apply).
En Primeur wines are typically intended for long-term ageing and may not be ready for immediate drinking upon arrival.
Bottle size:
6 x 75cl
ABV:
20
Drink Type:
Vintage Port, Port
Stock:
11 In Stock
Price:
£348.00 inc UK VAT (where applicable) *
* excludes delivery (free standard UK delivery on orders over £100)