Vintage Port Half Bottle 37.5cl
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Description and Reviews:
Dow’s, 2017 Vintage Port
The 2017 vintage stands among the most remarkable Port declarations of recent decades. Following a dry winter and an exceptionally hot summer in the Douro Valley, the harvest arrived earlier than usual, producing small, intensely concentrated grapes. Despite the heat, the finest vineyards retained excellent freshness, resulting in wines of great power, purity and balance.
Dow’s 2017 Vintage Port is a superb expression of the house’s distinctive style — structured, elegant and slightly drier than many of its counterparts. The nose reveals deep aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and dark plum, complemented by hints of violet, cocoa and subtle spice. On the palate it is full-bodied and muscular, with concentrated dark fruit framed by firm tannins and lively acidity that give the wine remarkable precision and ageing potential.
Still youthful and tightly structured, this Vintage Port will benefit from long cellaring and is expected to evolve beautifully for many decades. If opened young, it should be carefully decanted several hours before serving. A wonderful bottle for marking a 2017 birthday or anniversary, and a classic partner to blue cheeses, dark chocolate desserts or simply enjoyed slowly at the end of a special meal.
