Dow's Vintage Port 2017
Portugal·Douro·Porto·Red fortified wine·750ml
6
3-5 business day shipping to California
Voss Expert
4.3
Very Good
Customer
4.4
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Critic
96
6 scores
GRAPES (5)
Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
AROMAS (8)
Dark Chocolate
Pear
Prune
Sour Cherry
Plum
Vanilla
Blueberry
Jam
Taste Profile
Luscious
DrySweetnessSweet
Very high
LowAlcoholHigh
Intense
SubtleIntensityPowerful
WINE DESCRIPTION
Dow's Vintage Port is a fortified wine produced by the iconic Dow's Port house in Portugal. Aged for two years in oak casks, Dow's Vintage Port offers a complex and full-bodied flavor profile, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and cocoa. On the palate, it is smooth and velvety, with flavors of dark cherry, blackberry, and plum. The finish is long and lingering, with hints of sweet dark chocolate.
RATINGS & REVIEWS
4.4
Customer Review AI Summary
Dow's Vintage Port is celebrated for its rich, complex flavors of dark fruits, chocolate, and spices, with a smooth, opulent finish. While many appreciate its depth and aging potential, some find the alcohol content pronounced. The wine's full-bodied nature and nuanced aromas make it a favorite among connoisseurs, though opinions vary on its balance and sweetness.
Generally customer's sentiment on this wine is positive
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Dow's Vintage Port 2017
Portugal·Douro·Porto·Red fortified wine·750ml
6
3-5 business day shipping to California
Critic 96/100 and 4.4/5 from reviews
Flavor: Dark Chocolate, Pear, Prune...
To California: on your doorstep in about 3-5 business days
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