Dow's Vintage Port 1997
PortugalSingle Price:
£77.00
Mixed 6 Price:
£70.00
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Description
In a nutshell:
A classically refined and harmonious vintage port from the last vintage year of the 20th century.
The lowdown:
1997 was the last year of the century in which most producers declared a vintage and has given rise to some well structured wines which have just about reached maturity now. Dow's 1997 is made slighlty drier than some in the classic Dow tradition, which due to its superb structure is evolving into a classic vintage. It has a dark opaque purple colour, with a typically spicy nose and intense underlying aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants. On the palate there's plenty of weight and structure with a wealth of dense black fruit flavours wrapped up in a ripe and smooth tannic cloak.
When to drink:
It's now reaching its peak drinking window which will last well into the 2030s.
Vintage port is likely to contain sediment so should be decanted prior to drinking.
A classically refined and harmonious vintage port from the last vintage year of the 20th century.
The lowdown:
1997 was the last year of the century in which most producers declared a vintage and has given rise to some well structured wines which have just about reached maturity now. Dow's 1997 is made slighlty drier than some in the classic Dow tradition, which due to its superb structure is evolving into a classic vintage. It has a dark opaque purple colour, with a typically spicy nose and intense underlying aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants. On the palate there's plenty of weight and structure with a wealth of dense black fruit flavours wrapped up in a ripe and smooth tannic cloak.
When to drink:
It's now reaching its peak drinking window which will last well into the 2030s.
Vintage port is likely to contain sediment so should be decanted prior to drinking.
Details
Categories | Wine / Fortified Wine / Port |
Country | Portugal |
Grape Variety | |
Vintage | 1997 |
Volume | 75cl |
ABV | 20% |
SKU | DOB297FN |