Dow's

Vintage Porto

9.223 ratings

9.35 pro ratings

Porto, Douro, Portugal

Port Blend

Blue Cheese, Chocolate & Caramel, Vanilla & Caramel, Salami & Prosciutto, Fruit & Berries, Baking Spices, Pungent Cheese, Fruit Desserts, Soft Cheese, Chocolate & Coffee

Top Notes For

9.7

Eric had this 10 years ago

Eric had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulDec 23rd, 2014

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

8.6

A bit lollipop, tart lollipop, if truth be told. Provenance? I didn't buy it when I graduated from high school this year, so who knows? Still enjoy it.

A bit lollipop, tart lollipop, if truth be told. Provenance? I didn't buy it when I graduated from high school this year, so who knows? Still enjoy it.

Jun 6th, 2015

9.5

This is what aged port should taste like. Velvety black fruit. Vanilla. Full mouthfeel and long finish. Not over the hill one bit. A real treat.

This is what aged port should taste like. Velvety black fruit. Vanilla. Full mouthfeel and long finish. Not over the hill one bit. A real treat.

May 25th, 2015

9.6

Greg and Anthony dinner

Greg and Anthony dinner

Jun 10th, 2018

9.2

Will savor when Baltimore Orioles next win the World Series, or on my deathbed, whichever comes first.

Will savor when Baltimore Orioles next win the World Series, or on my deathbed, whichever comes first.

Dec 16th, 2016

8.1

Felt a little "watered down." Might have just been the bottle (a 375) but the palate just seemed mild and weak. doesn't seem to be holding up to well.

Felt a little "watered down." Might have just been the bottle (a 375) but the palate just seemed mild and weak. doesn't seem to be holding up to well.

Jul 27th, 2016

7.9

Very strong for me, goosebumps for every sip

Very strong for me, goosebumps for every sip

Mar 27th, 2016

9.5

Birthday/anniversary/Christmas present from Larry Malmgren. Very Nice and a great way to end a night!

Birthday/anniversary/Christmas present from Larry Malmgren. Very Nice and a great way to end a night!

Jan 6th, 2015

9.2

Über elegant.

Über elegant.

Dec 26th, 2014

9.0

Lovely, still youngish, darkest '83 we've had, long finish, dry in the house style, wonderful, long finish!!

Lovely, still youngish, darkest '83 we've had, long finish, dry in the house style, wonderful, long finish!!

Dec 25th, 2013